Club captain Rob Deacon and a band of fellow volunteers have opened out the deck at the club to create what they've called the Bombie Bar with live music every second week.

"It started this year as a bit of a get-together for people in the area and the line-up of talent has been amazing," says Deacon.

"So far we've had one of the world's leading Spanish guitarists Victor Martinez, blues guitarist Ray Beadle and reggae singer Declan Kelly.

"It's an interesting community around here and there always seems to be somebody who knows somebody in the music industry which has been a great way of finding talented acts."

Deacon says the afternoons have been dubbed Coalcliff magic with the views, the mood and the depth of talent.

"It's such a beautiful spot so we we are trying to make use of the building," Deacon says.

"It can be a bit limited up this way so we also wanted to prove there is life beyond Thirroul," he adds with a laugh.

"The great thing about it is the musicians really enjoy it because they are not competing with poker machines and sports events on television screens like they have at so many of the club venues," Deacon says.

The space holds about 110 people and looks straight out to the beach and ocean.

"We have a limited liquor licence which means we can serve liquor at 52 events a year and you can buy beer, wine, soft drinks and cruises.

"With limited resources we can't really offer meals but there are nibbles like chips and nuts you can buy."

The shows are rarely cancelled but if it's bad weather chairs are moved inside.