The United Brethren — known locally as the UB — is one of Chelmsford's best-loved grassroots music pubs, named best Essex live venue at the 2019 Panic Awards. It puts on free live music at least three nights a week, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and often midweek too, spanning folk, rock, blues, soul, jazz, Americana and bluegrass, with plenty of original material. A spacious, dog-friendly pub with a big garden, a giant tepee and a rear function room, it's a genuine home for performing musicians.
Chelmsford · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The United Brethren Open Mic
New Writtle Street's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 21:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Oct 202621:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The United Brethren
New Writtle StreetGetting there
New Writtle Street, Chelmsford CM2 0LF
The nearest station is Chelmsford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
New Writtle Street, ChelmsfordAbout the night
A traditional, music-led pub on New Writtle Street, The United Brethren puts on live music most nights and hosts a regular Tuesday folk session — acoustic practice from 8pm in the back room (all welcome), then playing in the main bar from 9pm. Expect a broad, original-friendly mix from folk and blues to rock, soul and Americana. Always free to enter.
The United Brethren — known locally as the UB — is one of Chelmsford's best-loved grassroots music pubs, named best Essex live venue at the 2019 Panic Awards. It puts on free live music at least three nights a week, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and often midweek too, spanning folk, rock, blues, soul, jazz, Americana and bluegrass, with plenty of original material. A spacious, dog-friendly pub with a big garden, a giant tepee and a rear function room, it's a genuine home for performing musicians.
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New Writtle Street · Every Tuesday
The United Brethren Open Mic
New Writtle Street's tuesday open mic. Starts at 21:00.
- Tuesday
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- Jun 2026
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- No fee
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The United Brethren Open Mic — Quick Facts
The United Brethren Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The United Brethren in Chelmsford, starting at 21:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 10 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 21:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 13h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
A traditional, music-led pub on New Writtle Street, The United Brethren puts on live music most nights and hosts a regular Tuesday folk session — acoustic practice from 8pm in the back room (all welcome), then playing in the main bar from 9pm. Expect a broad, original-friendly mix from folk and blues to rock, soul and Americana. Always free to enter.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The United Brethren’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 13h 21m
Kick-off21:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
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Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The United Brethren
New Writtle Street, Chelmsford CM2 0LF
AreaNew Writtle Street, Chelmsford
PostcodeCM2 0LF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Chelmsford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The United Brethren in New Writtle Street, Chelmsford; CM2 0LF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Chelmsford's The United Brethren open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Chelmsford open mic nights for alternatives.
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The United Brethren is in New Writtle Street, Chelmsford CM2 0LF. Get directions, or see the other Chelmsford open mics.
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The nearest station is Chelmsford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CM2 0LF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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