Dave, i would hope for improvement in some areas. I am of the opinion that seperate rooms are important.
I do not believe in imposing on people who do not wish to hear a specific genre of music or any music, people go primarily to pubs to drink alcohol, not necessarily to hear music
I am not particularly keen on open mics that i have seen or heard about either, i am of the opinion that the music is as deserving of respect as classical music.
i understand the argument of taking music to the public in pubs and under certain circumstances it can be successful.