We run one or two sing arounds at Fylde and yes you do get the floorsingers that bob in and out, (especially at the mount session where two sessions are run at the same time) this tends not to be a problem as a "running order" is kept to so everyone gets a fair crack of the whip.

Although we usually start off the session we'll drop out of the circle if their are plenty of people wanting to sing (we're happy of the rest and time to enjoy others making music).

It's easy if someone comes in mid session (NOT mid song) to get their name invite them into the circle and add their name to the list so you can get back to them "in turn".

Never had a problem with Artists wanting to "queue jump" in fact they will often "Pass" if asked to do something and have never asked or would ask them to do more songs than anyone else.

One thing that's nice at Fylde is that most years you have a regular band of singers who come year after year so it's just like a gathering of old friends suplimented by some new friends who will hopefully come back in following years.

I hope we never get too picky though at sing arounds and have to limit everyone to a set time so some performers don't sing longer songs and grab more floor time it is after all supose to be a fun thing to do and we should all enjoy making music together whether singing, playing or listening.

P.S if anyone who enjoys sessions is across in Blackpool, there's a new regular session at The Princess a great venue and the Landlord enjoys the music as well.

and (plug plug) we're at The Steamer in Fleetwood every Tuesday lunch 11.30am to 2.30pm an would love Artists to come along and do the odd set and help raise some cash for ARC. you'll have an audience of 150-300.

PB