Esperance is a grassroots collective of people who wish to discuss and address gender equality issues in the English folk scene. 

 

We aim to increase awareness and understanding of gender-related barriers, support people who experience gender-based discrimination, and facilitate conversations that lead to positive change. 

 

Our vision is for a change in culture in order to create a safer, more inclusive community and an equal, sustainable future for the folk scene in England.  

 

We are proud to be affiliated with The BIT Collective in Scotland and we fully support their #TradStandsWithHer campaign.