Open Mike nights grow in popularity

Hardys Bay RSL and Citizens Club has received increased community support for its Open Mike nights, held on the last Saturday evening of each month.

The next event is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, at 7.30pm.

"The club has recently made concerted efforts to revive its sagging fortunes, following its glory days of the past," according to Hardys Bay Residents Group publicity officer Mr Allan Wilson.

"The overall upgrading of the premises combined with a focus on the entertainment factor is showing remarkable results.

"People are encouraged to bring their friends, have fun and make use of the PA and sound tech systems which are provided," said Mr Wilson.

A variety of acts of all ages have been performed with genres ranging from Acapella groups to "rock god" guitarists.

"Towards the end of the evening there is an all-in jam session which is spontaneous and unique," said Mr Wilson.

"Groups of musicians who have formed during Open Mike nights have gone on to perform together at other venues.

"Artists who have performed at the RSL Club during these introductory evenings have admitted that they have been inspired by the warm reception they have been accorded by the ever-increasing audiences," said Mr Wilson.

Media Release, 17 July 2012

Allan Wilson, Hardys Bay Residents Group