it claims would have benefited Bermuda.

And the club's executive committee says it is amazed at the controversy that has erupted over the proposed performance of Mad Cobra at Frog Lane Field.

The dancehall reggae artist was due to appear under the huge concert tent tonight but promoter Mr. Choy Aming decided to move the concert to Number One Shed on Front Street.

Mr. Aming said he was responding to reports of complaints by local residents, in the form of the Frog Lane Condominium Residents' Association, organised by Mr. John Simmons.

But Colts' executive committee member Mr. Glenn Blakeney said that he had found overwhelming support for the concert and most residents he had spoken to had not heard of Mr. Simmons. Mr. Blakeney said five members of the committee canvassed 40 local homes and received only two complaints.

"The proprietors of the tent were looking for somewhere where it could be put up and left up on a temporary basis, probably a couple of months,'' he said.

"Putting it up and taking it down every time there is an event takes a lot of hours and causes a lot of inconvenience.'' Mr. Blakeney claimed that residents canvassed said they did not mind three or four hours of noise on the odd occasion. And he said parking problems would have been marshalled by club members.

"It would not just be reggae music but would be available for concerts of gospel, jazz and some church rallies. If we get the tent now the first show is likely to be Miss Teen Bermuda.

"Having this tent could benefit the club by raising money for facilities, like changing rooms, and developing our youth programme. It would also benefit the community by providing somewhere for young people to go. That affects the whole Island.

"Most of the residents we have canvassed do not know Mr. Simmons. Those who do, think he lives in the Dock Hill area and not in Frog Lane.'' The Colts' executive member said he felt that only a minority of people had stopped an event most people agreed with. He also denied that the club had offered free tickets to local residents.

Mr. Blakeney added: "We are just asking people to have a degree of tolerance.

We have always had a good relationship with the community and we want it to continue. We do not intend to disturb the neighbours.'' A press conference is scheduled for next week involving Colts, Mr. Aming, the tent owners and residents.