Bristol's Open Mic Nights
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Bristol is home to some great open mic nights, both in the centre, along Gloucester road and in the Bristolian suburbs. As in most citys, open mic nights in Bristol are most commonly found on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in live music pubs. Like quiz nights, open mic gigs provide a cheap way for venues to entertain on the quieter nights of the week. True or not, it's a pleasant surprise to find some of Bristol's best live music at the smallest open mic night. Whats on at open mics is of course hit and miss however it's rare to go to an open mic in Bristol and find a high crap to quality ratio. Even if acoustic music and singer-songwriters aren't your thing some open mics can still be worth a look.
So that's the run-down of weekly open mic nights in Bristol. As you can see there's an open mic night pretty much every weeknight somewhere on Gloucester road, making this a great place to start. If you want to play at an open mic night click the name of the Bristol venue above for contact details. It's also worth mentioning that it's a rarity to find an open mic that isn't free entry so it's always a tempting option if you need some free live music in Bristol! If you think we're missing an open mic event or our information is out-of-date, please contact us with correct whats on info.
Are open mic nights a way to get signed?
Bristol’s vast range of music-focused pubs (the Old England, Stag and Hounds, The Rope Walk) has given rise to a thriving open mic ‘scene’. Maybe the most democratic of gigs, these anything-goes events could be in danger of moving off into directionless jazz noodlings. But they foster an open attitude that feeds into Bristol’s loose jam band scene and encourage the mentality of ‘playing well with others’ And who knows, Bristol’s eager eyed talent scouts or PRS for music representatives might be at the next open mic night.
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What our editors say
“From early open mic nights in Glasgow to sold-out headline shows at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, his reputation as a must-see live performer has grown rapidly, and a sold-out UK headline tour arrived last year, cementing him as one of Scotland’s most promising new artists.”From: Kerr Mercer
“Presence is one of Bristol's longest running open mic nights and all are welcome - musicians, poets and performers of every experience and ability, and people who just want to listen and be part of this supportive community of creative folks.”
From: Presence Unplugged Open Mic
“This event is an open mic/live jam hybrid celebrating all forms of vocal skills. Expect hip hop, rnb, reggae, garage, trap, dnb, grime, drill and just about anything else. Involving solo showcases, collaborations, freestyle games & of course a massive cypher at the finale!”
From: Cypher Space
“El open mic Con Acento vuelve a Bristol. ¡Tercera edición tras dos show con aforo completo! ¡ESPECIAL ELECCIONES! El mismo día que se decide en Spain si volvemos a los años 50, nosotros decidiremos que cómico es más gracioso y merece abrir para Alex Ayres en el estreno de su show el 11 de diciembre en Bristol. Contra el miedo, nuestra risa, maldita sea.”
From: CON ACENTO COMEDIA
“For the second set, the stage opens up in true Cuban style with a Descarga (jam session) and is an opportunity for other musicians to express themselves and become part of the vibe and energy of the music.”
From: Canteen Latin Descarga Sessions - Gravity Tuesdays Jam Night
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