Acoustic afternoons at bowling club

The Troubadour Central Coast folk club has begun operating "Open Acoustic Mic" afternoons at the Woy Woy Bowling Club on the last Sunday of each month, from 1pm to 5pm.

Performances can include acoustic, blues, roots, world, folk, alternative, singer-songwriter, spoken word and comedy, with other suggestions considered.

"The Troubadour Central Coast wants to provide performing artists with an opportunity to perform in front of live audiences and to provide the audience with a taste of things they might not be used to enjoying," Troubadour publicity officer Ms Leila Desborough said.

"We feel it is important to provide a local venue for all types of performing artists to grow so music can be accessed by everyone."

The afternoons will provide new and experienced artists including musicians, poets, comedians and storytellers an opportunity to perform in front of a live audience.

Performers will have up to 15 minutes each.

"It may be your first time in front of an audience, or maybe you're a seasoned veteran trying out some new material," Ms Desborough said.

"This is a great chance to get experience with your performance as well as a way to share your talents.

"We want to have a friendly nurturing environment to encourage everyone and positive feedback will be welcomed.

"If you just want to watch, you are more than welcome."

Entry to the event is free.

For more information, contact 4344 1810 or mail.web@troubadour.org.au.

Press release, May 8 Leila Desborough, Troubadour Acoustic Music Club