The Brickmakers Open Mic — Quick Facts
Sprowston Rd's thursday-night free open mic at **The Brickmakers** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Brickmakers
Sprowston Rd
Norwich
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
The Brickmakers runs an open mic every Thursday in Sprowston Rd, Norwich, starting at 7:30pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for 2nd & last thu. It's one of Norwich's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://brickmakersnorwich.co.uk/home/brickmakers/brickmakers-gigs/).
Sign-up opens at 7pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. Full backline is set up: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, and an in-house sound engineer at the desk. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7pm at the venue. Popular thursdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Norwich open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Full bands are welcome and the backline is set up for it — most weeks see a mix of solo songwriters, duos and 4-piece bands. The "2nd & last Thu" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
Find The Brickmakers
Sprowston Rd, Norwich