CONSTANT tapping of feet was only interrupted by applause at Inglewood Town Hall on Saturday night.
They were the outward signs of a warm welcome to folk and acoustic musicians taking the stage when the Festival of Small Halls rolled into town on its tour  of country Victoria.
The 11th stop of the 2025 roadshow had music fans and locals mingling on the town hall lawns before the first musical notes were projected from the stage that is still flanked by a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth, King Charles yet to grace the 1883 building.
Flavours of Loddon devotees were indulging in servings of paella from Little Sangria or fairy floss from Crazy Floss before heading inside to sip on Black Wallaby wines on their way to seats in the hall and the balcony.
Hall committee president Enzo Scafati said the historic hall was a wonderful venue for music performances and the festival’s arrival great for the town.
“We’re bringing people together,” he said.
His introduction had the crowd of more than 100 people primed for the first round of applause when local artists Justin Lewis and Christopher Dane opened the night’s music.
Justin and Christopher had only minutes earlier, been among those relaxing outside on the lawns.
UK-born, Canada-based folk singer Lucy Farrell showed why she is at the forefront of contemporary English folk music.
And the warm vibe of Inglewood was stoked when Aussie duo Hat Fitz and Cara capped off a night celebrating music and small halls.