"This will make transport a particular difficulty because music tends to get going around 9pm, peak around 11pm and often finish near 1am."

Blimey, that's late! The (evening) ones I go to finish officially at 11 and nearly always by about 11.15.

Anyway, good idea, Simon. Justin: I live near Sittingbourne in Kent. I could provide you with very basic accommodation and decent grub for a few days, as well as taking you to some clubs/sessions. As above, PM me if you're interested.

Kevin