The Champ is a small, historic pub on Meeting Street in the village of Appledore, near Bideford in North Devon. Despite its modest size it hosts live music most nights of the week, including a Tuesday acoustic folk session, a Wednesday blues night and Richard Malfaits Thursday open mic.
Bideford · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Champ Open Mic
Meeting Street's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 31 Oct 202620:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians · Spoken word artists |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Champ
Meeting StreetGetting there
5 Meeting Street,
Bideford EX39 1RJ
Bideford EX39 1RJ
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
Meeting Street, BidefordAbout the night
Richard Malfait's open mic night runs every Thursday from 8.30pm at The Champ in Appledore, a few miles from Bideford. Covers, originals, any style and spoken word are all welcome, and complete beginners are encouraged alongside regulars. The same pub also runs a Tuesday night acoustic folk session from 8pm and Jim Crawford's blues night on Wednesdays.
The Champ is a small, historic pub on Meeting Street in the village of Appledore, near Bideford in North Devon. Despite its modest size it hosts live music most nights of the week, including a Tuesday acoustic folk session, a Wednesday blues night and Richard Malfaits Thursday open mic.
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Meeting Street · Every Thursday
The Champ Open Mic
Meeting Street's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:30.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 31 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Champ Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Champ Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Champ in Bideford, starting at 20:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 31 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:30Starts in 6d 12h 39m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Spoken word artists
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Starts20:30start time
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About This Open Mic
Richard Malfait's open mic night runs every Thursday from 8.30pm at The Champ in Appledore, a few miles from Bideford. Covers, originals, any style and spoken word are all welcome, and complete beginners are encouraged alongside regulars. The same pub also runs a Tuesday night acoustic folk session from 8pm and Jim Crawford's blues night on Wednesdays.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Champ’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:30Starts in 6d 12h 39m
Kick-off20:30Every Thursday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
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Find The Champ
5 Meeting Street, Bideford EX39 1RJ
Address5 Meeting Street
AreaMeeting Street, Bideford
PostcodeEX39 1RJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The Champ is in Meeting Street, Bideford — use EX39 1RJ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Thursday 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
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bideford open mic nights for alternatives.
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5 Meeting Street, Bideford EX39 1RJ.
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