Barry - I'm trying desperately to think of a venue into which we can blag our way - if I go ahead and put anything together, I am not prepared to pay for room, bar or anything - all the money must go to the tsunami relief operation. The Green Man is too small - we need somewhere where we can fit a lot of people.

The other big problem with a venue is that it needs a bar - we don't have time to mess around applying for a licence. So far, I have a couple of thoughts - maybe the Venture Theatre in Ashby de la Zouch, or DM's in Donisthorpe. Otherwise, we could try the Church Hall with a raffle for the bar - buy a ticket and every one wins something.

If we can get a venue, there are several bands we can approach - depends on their commitments. If you have any thoughts I would be delighted to hear them - get some life out of the NW Leics desert!

epn