Thanks for the post Pip, it has opened an interesting debate I think.

One thing that has not been mentioned over-much is that fact that this club always starts quite late, at around 9:45 normally. Surely a very simple way of getting more people on, or not going into the small hours, is to start at a more sensible time. OK, 8pm might be a little early for some, but 8:30, or even 9:00 would give quite a bit more time to get more music in.

One of the reasons I have stopped going regularly to this club is because it always goes on so late and I have work to get up for in the morning.

As far as people singing songs which have been specifically 'banned', I would take the view that that person would not get the opportunity to sing again for the next couple of club nights. Ok, might seem harsh but what's the point in asking people not to do a particular song if they just ignore you.

cheers
Ged