I guess you meant that no-one has the automatic right to sing at a folk club, did you Howard? (Except the 'owner' of the club of course!) The meaning seemed reasonably clear to me but you do have to be careful here. Things do have a way of getting distorted;-)

Anyhow, if I have read it correctly you are confirming my views, and those of a few others here, that the organiser has the right to say no. I would add that in certain cases they would be within their rights to refuse admission. Serial crisp munchers and phone users beware:-)

A good synopsis of how to deal with difficult ones as well. Pretty much what I have done and advocated in the past. If anyone does have a valid alternative I would like to hear it though. Just a thought - for those who know the White Lion (Pip, Spleen and Nick please take note:-) ) How about having two types of singers nights. One in the bar, where we need to ensure good quality for the public, an 'open mic' perhaps. The other one in the club room where 'anything goes'. That way we would at least be showing people that if they do improve they can 'come out'. Not sure what other problems that may cause though. Ideas?

Cheers

Dave