Hey Gurney, I've just GOT to get along to that Sing, sounds right up my street despite being the other side of the planet *grin*

Lots of good points raised here - I've been to all types myself but mostly avoid the 'jump-in Sings' as I don't feel confident enough for those, others usually jump in before I get the nerve to!

There are several extremely large Singarounds that I really enjoy where you might get one song every two hours or during an evening. For instance the Middle Bar at Sidmouth, the Whittlebury Sing or Travelling Folk Song & Ale. These may sound a bit too long, but these Sings are normally frequented by very experienced and excellent Singers who are a pleasure to listen to and 'find' songs from. Also, they usually know when to change the mood or start a rousing Chorus song during the Sing. Believe me, being a part of those long Singarounds is pure pleasure for me!!!