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Station East Open Mic
Newcastle's tba open mic.
Open mic at a glance Station East · Newcastle
TBA
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Station East Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTBA
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry · Comedy
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Station EastNewcastle
Newcastle — 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, Poetry, Comedy 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
Station East is a characterful Hadrian Border Brewery pub set in the historic railway arches near Newcastle, with a cosy main bar, a mezzanine and an atmospheric back room. Its 'Pure Class' open mic is a pop-up rather than a fixed weekly fixture — a warm, anything-goes night hosted by performer and spoken-word artist Mwelwa Chilekwa that welcomes poetry, comedy and music, newcomers and seasoned acts alike. Keep an eye on the venue's socials for the next date.
About Station East
Station East is Gateshead's quirkiest real-ale bar — the first pub opened by Hadrian Border Brewery — tucked into the 'Railway Quarter' by the Tyne and High-Level Bridges, with natural stonework and railway arches giving it an unpretentious industrial feel. It's grown into one of the best cultural venues on the south bank of the Tyne, with regular live music ranging from folk to contemporary, plus crafts, poetry and fairs, and a Tuesday quiz at 7pm. Live music runs on various evenings (check the chalkboard). A characterful, community-minded grassroots room on Hills Street suited to folk and acoustic acts.
Planning Your TBA Night
Arrive early 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 Newcastle live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Newcastle's Station East open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newcastle open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Newcastle mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Newcastle regulars across the Newcastle open mic scene. Newcastle open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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