Bongo players rejoice.
Nelson city council is preparing to do some legislative cleanup this fall, and the noise control bylaw could be facing changes.
Councillor Donna Macdonald asked that council and city staff look at having a few sections removed from the bylaw.
The sections address musical instruments being played in the downtown core without a permit.
Macdonald said they were introduced in the 1990s when there was a lot of bongo drumming in the downtown core.
But she added the bylaw should not deter musicians from playing for enjoyment.
Macdonald did joke that there may have to be a distinction made for new bagpipe players.
She and Mayor John Dooley both joked that they enjoy bagpipes when played well.