Village pub in Hyde Heath near Amersham, hosting a monthly Thursday open mic where performers get a free drink.
Hyde Heath · Every 2nd Thursday of the month · Free
The Plough Open Mic
Hyde Heath's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Plough · Amersham
Thursday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
30 Sept
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 30 September 2026
The Plough Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The PloughHyde Heath Road
Hyde Heath
Amersham HP6 5RW
Hyde Heath, Amersham — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Musicians welcome
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About The Plough
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About This Open Mic
Every 2nd Thursday of the month in Hyde Heath, Amersham
Kicks off at 19:30
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 Amersham open mic directory
The Night
Open mic on the second Thursday of each month at The Plough in Hyde Heath, Amersham, from 7.30pm to 11pm. Free entry and performers get a free drink. Acoustic, rock, pop, blues, folk, country and sea shanty acts are welcome.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Plough’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Kick-off
Every 2nd Thursday of the month Free entry
Find The Plough
Hyde Heath Road, Hyde Heath, Amersham HP6 5RW
Planning Your Thursday 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 Amersham live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Amersham 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 Amersham mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Hyde Heath Road, Hyde Heath, Amersham HP6 5RW.
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