The Associates Private Club in Low Fell, Gateshead runs a twice-monthly open-stage night (first and third Thursdays) hosted by Mark Iveson.
Low Fell · Every other Thursday · Free
Associates Private Club Open Mic
Low Fell's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Associates Private Club · Gateshead
Thursday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
22 Jun
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 22 June 2026
Associates Private Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Associates Private Club528 Durham Road
Low Fell
Gateshead NE9 6HU
Low Fell, Gateshead — 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
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About Associates Private Club
About This Open Mic
Every other Thursday in Low Fell, Gateshead
Kicks off at 20:00
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 Gateshead open mic directory
The Night
The Associates Private Club in Low Fell, Gateshead runs an open-stage night on the first and third Thursday of each month, hosted by Mark Iveson.
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 Associates Private Club’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Every other Thursday Free entry
Find Associates Private Club
528 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HU
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 Gateshead live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Gateshead 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 Gateshead mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
528 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HU.
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