WELL DESERVED: C.ex Coffs claimed the prestigious Venue Award for Excellence and Commitment to Entertainment at the Australian Club Entertainment Awards. Picture: Mark Morawitz

C.EX Coffs claimed the Venue Award for Excellence and Commitment to Entertainment at the Australian Club Entertainment Awards held at Bankstown Sports Club this week.

C.ex Coffs has been a finalist for three consecutive years and took out the accolade after hosting an impressive line-up of artists, including The Living End, Bay City Rollers, Peking Duk, Kitty Flanagan, Pete Murray, Meg Mag and Lee Kernaghan.

The award was judged on the club’s diverse range of acts, including its free live entertainment played in the Vista Lounge each week, school holiday kids’ activities and commitment to Australian and international touring acts.

The award recognises venues in the club industry that support Australian variety entertainers and provide members with a regular supply of quality shows, while recognising the quality of the facilities provided to entertainers including sound and lighting, green room amenities, ticketing systems, capacity and room presentation.

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