Nice N Sleazy Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at Nice N Sleazy
Location: Nice N Sleazy

Nice N Sleazy Open Mic — Quick Facts

Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 421 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DaySunday

Start9pm

Sign-up8:30pm walk-in

Slot length10 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~150 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

Nice N Sleazy 421 Sauchiehall Street
City Centre
Glasgow G2 3LG

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

Nice N Sleazy is a Sauchiehall Street institution — paid bills most nights, Sunday open mic. Late licence, basement stage, full kit.

~3.5 hours, 20 acts at 10 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 8:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

421 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG. 6 minutes from Charing Cross Rail.

The venue

Basement gig venue. 18+. Capacity ~150. Late licence.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Nice N Sleazy open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 8:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Glasgow open mics the same week.

What backline does Nice N Sleazy provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at Nice N Sleazy open mic?

10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is Nice N Sleazy open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Glasgow mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to Nice N Sleazy open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in Glasgow.

Where is Nice N Sleazy?

421 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre, Glasgow G2 3LG.

What's the audience like on a Sunday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Glasgow regulars who turn up across the Glasgow live music scene. Glasgow open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.