A social club attached to St Edward the Confessor Roman Catholic Church in Pound Hill, on the east side of Crawley. It is a small community club room rather than a pub, and hosts booked live bands as well as a monthly Friday open mic.
Crawley · Dates vary · No fee listed
The Hillcrest Club Open Mic
Pound Hill's friday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 30 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Dates vary |
| 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
Dates varyHow the night runs
This night is irregular
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20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Hillcrest Club
Pound HillGetting there
Hillcrest Close,
Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7EQ
Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7EQ
The nearest station is Three Bridges (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
Pound Hill, CrawleyAbout the night
A monthly Friday evening open mic hosted by Ken Birch, starting at 8pm. The exact recurrence pattern is not published, so it is listed as irregular monthly rather than a fixed week of the month. Nothing is published about signup, entry fee, slot length or PA provision, so contact the club before travelling.
A social club attached to St Edward the Confessor Roman Catholic Church in Pound Hill, on the east side of Crawley. It is a small community club room rather than a pub, and hosts booked live bands as well as a monthly Friday open mic.
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Pound Hill · Dates vary
The Hillcrest Club Open Mic
Pound Hill's friday open mic.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 30 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Hillcrest Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Hillcrest Club Open Mic runs on dates that vary at The Hillcrest Club in Crawley, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 30 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night Dates vary
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
A monthly Friday evening open mic hosted by Ken Birch, starting at 8pm. The exact recurrence pattern is not published, so it is listed as irregular monthly rather than a fixed week of the month. Nothing is published about signup, entry fee, slot length or PA provision, so contact the club before travelling.
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 Hillcrest Club’s Friday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Dates vary
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EQ - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Hillcrest Club
Hillcrest Close, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7EQ
AddressHillcrest Close
AreaPound Hill, Crawley
PostcodeRH10 7EQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Three Bridges (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Hillcrest Club is in Pound Hill, Crawley — use RH10 7EQ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Goffs Park Social Club, The Brolly Fermentarium, The Jolly Tanners and The Normandy Centre
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive 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 Crawley's The Hillcrest Club open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Crawley open mic nights for alternatives.
The Hillcrest Club has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Hillcrest Club's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Crawley open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Hillcrest Close, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7EQ.
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The nearest station is Three Bridges (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RH10 7EQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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