Every Sunday in Nottingham
Kicks off at 19:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Nottingham open mic directory
Nottingham · Every Sunday · Free
Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) · Nottingham
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) Open Mic — Quick Facts
Nottingham open mic at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)13-15 Weekday Cross
Nottingham NG1 2GB
Nottingham — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Billy Bootleggers (formerly Percy Picklebackers) runs The Kind of Open Mic Show every Sunday in its American-style dive bar on Weekday Cross. Doors open from 4pm and the show kicks off at 7pm, hosted by Myles Knight — get up and have a go, or just relax with a drink and enjoy the stage. Entry is free, there's a PA on the stage, and the place stays open late into the early hours.
About Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)
Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) is a live music venue in Nottingham, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Nottingham live music scene.
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13-15 Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Nottingham's Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Nottingham open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Nottingham mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
13-15 Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Nottingham regulars across the Nottingham open mic scene. Nottingham open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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