Port Fairy offers new band venue

Warrnambool Standard 9th Dec. 1999 - ©Copyright Warrnambool Standard 1999. All rights reserved.

In a town where's there's no shortage of musical talent, bands will now have an extra venue in Port Fairy to showcase their skills. The newly developed Victoria Hotel will offer bands and performers two potential playing areas, in the cafe and in the bar, and will open for business next Wednesday. Bands already in on the action are Paddy Lie Back, Old Spice, Flint and Broderick Smith on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Managers Min and Michael Myers intend to have bands playing every Saturday during January. "We're hoping to continue on during the year, but we'll certainly have bands on during  summer", Min said. She said she would welcome any band wishing to play at the venue and added they were also looking for younger or new performers. "We're encouraging local talent, we intend to support the local musicians", she said. The Victoria Hotel will be officially opened on December 15 and Paddy Lie Back will be playing in the cafe from 7.30 pm.