stage concerts in Frog Lane Field.

A huge tent, capable of holding more than a thousand people, will be used to stage music, youth and church events during the summer, the sports club said.

Miss Teen Bermuda will be the first event under the canvas on Saturday evening.

Colts executive members and residents united during a press conference at the field to show their support for the tent venue.

The club has been dealing directly with the owners of the tent and they, in turn, will discuss events with promoters.

Executive member Mr. Glenn Blakeney said: "Colts executive has for many years, and still continues, to discuss with Government ways in which we would like to improve on our programme at Frog Lane.

"We feel encouraged as a result of these discussions and are optimistic about our future as we strive to achieve our goals to the mutual benefit of the immediate neighbourhood and, indeed, the community at large.

"Our focus will continue to be on youth development through football but with a broader emphasis on family participation.'' Plans to stage the Mad Cobra concert at Frog Lane Field were cancelled when the promoter heard of complaints.

But Colts members say that they have petitioned local residents and found only two people against their plans.

Treasurer, Mr. Sandy Thomas said: "We keep hearing of someone called John Simmons. I would like him to come forward and tell us who he is.'' President of the Frog Lane Condominium Residents Association, Mr. John McHarg said that he also had no idea who Mr. Simmons was.

Mr. Blakeney said: "We believe we are in a position, with the understanding and co-operation of the majority of our immediate neighbours, to allow this tent to be erected on a temporary basis at the Frog Lane field.

"Devonshire Colts and the proprietors of the tent have noted concerns raised by certain members of the community.

"As a result we will advise prospective promoters of events with a view to working together in minimising any inconvenience to our neighbours and indeed the public at large.'' Mr. Blakeney said that he had personal experience of problems caused by concerts, having heard the Shabba Ranks Concert, held at the BAA Stadium, from his home in Spanish Point.

He said: "As there were 4,000 people there and the concert went on for only two or three hours I was willing to tolerate that. That is all we are asking for, in our own interests but also for the community around here.'' Mr. McHarg said his own discussions had uncovered little opposition in the community to the concerts, although there were concerns over how long they would go on and how loud they would be.

The music involved could cover a vast range and there would be room for youth events, church events, rallies and even wedding receptions.

He stressed events would go on no later that midnight but said he could do little about the noise, but Colts would speak to residents to hold regular "post-mortems'' about possible improvements.