THEY say if you fall off a horse, you’ve just got to get back on, and that’s exactly what’s happened in Stanhope with the opening of a new country music venue.
Initially slated to open in April, plans for Neon Horse to become a country music destination were scuttled by the State Government’s Coronavirus restrictions. However, manager Clare Jones reopened on Saturday, breathing some weekend life into the picturesque town.
There are few bars around the state purely dedicated to live country music, and Clare is hoping the venue can attract a wide following among the genre’s fans.
“Hopefully in the new year we’ll get live music in and support the local music scene,” Clare said.
“Neon Horse is for country music fans, but for all people who love live music, too.”
It takes some courage to open a bar and live music venue in the current atmosphere but Clare said she had been keen to open as soon as possible after spending months renovating the inside of the venue herself, and the final result is impressive.
“Stanhope is a beautiful town and there’s great development around the area. It ticked all the boxes,” she said.
“We really want a great atmosphere and to bring everyone a good time.”
