Every Friday in Hambridge Road, Newbury
Kicks off at 20:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Newbury open mic directory
Hambridge Road · Monthly on Fridays · Free
The Old London Apprentice Open Mic
Hambridge Road's friday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Old London Apprentice · Newbury
Friday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 17 Jun 2026
The Old London Apprentice Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start20:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Old London ApprenticeHambridge Road
Newbury
Hambridge Road, Newbury — 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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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
A friendly Newbury pub on Hambridge Road, the Old London Apprentice hosts a monthly open mic run by Amanda's Music Events on the second Friday from 8:30pm. The night welcomes acts from across wider Berkshire and is well known for encouraging younger performers onto the stage. Free entry, all standards welcome.
About The Old London Apprentice
The Old London Apprentice is a traditional Newbury pub near the racecourse with lots of outdoor seating and a friendly local crowd. It runs a second-Friday open mic hosted by Amanda's Music Events — known for welcoming acts from across Berkshire and fostering young performers onto the stage — alongside a monthly folk night and regular weekend live music.
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Newbury live music scene.
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Hambridge Road, Newbury
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Newbury's The Old London Apprentice open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newbury open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Newbury mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Hambridge Road, Newbury.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Newbury regulars across the Newbury open mic scene. Newbury open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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