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Yorkshire Folk Arts has now completed two rounds of consultation meetings in Beverley, Brigg, Carleton in Craven (Skipton area), Leeds, Ripon, Wentworth, Whitby, and York. There have also been a number of informal sessions at festivals across the region.
The meetings have been open to all interested people, and various opinions have been expressed and suggestions made. The following is a summary of the major issues raised:
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Communication
- Issues about Yorkshire wide information
- Sharing of advertising
- Becoming part of wider music scene advertising
- Conflict calendar - preferably web based
— now online
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Image
- Raising the image of Folk music - particularly countering negative stereotypes in the media
- Contact with the broader based media generally to raise profile and image
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Young people & education work
- Work in and with school age young people
- Contact with Higher Education establishments
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Funding
- Information about funding possibilities
- Funding for specific events
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Liaison with local authorities
- Planning advice on open dance spaces
- Health & Safety advice on facilities in general
- Advice on licensing (and its implications)
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Broadening participation
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Venues
- Identifying "Folk Friendly" venues - especially for young people
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Standards
- Concerns about standards of performance
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Advocacy
- The role of YFA as a advocate for folk music in many of the above situations with strategic bodies such as ACE Yorkshire, Yorkshire Forward and the media
Thanks to everyone who turned up at meetings so far, and to those who phoned or emailed suggestions. Yorkshire Folk Arts is working for all folk enthusiasts in the region and we welcome and value your contributions. Please let us know what you think!
Paul Hudson
Chairman
Telephone: 01282 868040
Email: paul@yorkshire-folk-arts.com
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