is about the inconsiderateness of some performers, and perhaps about the lack of skill of some MCs.

I (mostly as an observer but have stood in as MC a couple of times in the past. and it's all been a while back now - mostly I go to Irish tune sessions these days) think it can be difficult.

Some will try to time their arrival with their spot. At 9pm, you are filling in time because there are only 2 floor singers who will only do 3 each. Come 9:30, you find several who will tell you the reason you are now pushed for time is that you went on for too long. The ability to see into the future to know which of the possibles will turn up would be useful.

Having explained that regardless of reason, you are still pushed for time and ask to drop to 2 songs each, you come across the stage occupancy ones. These seem to have the minimum length of time they should be up there worked out. One way or other they will get 3 "normal length" song worth of time in.

Then there is the guest night. Everyone might arrive early this time but this is the night where even those you have not seen in a few weeks turn up with guitars and express surprise that it is a guest night.

Of course the club wants and needs floor singers and is grateful for them but at times, it can get frustrating.