The Old Volunteer in Lowdham, Nottingham, is a vibrant hub for local musicians, hosting a weekly free folk club that invites original compositions and covers alike. With a cosy standing capacity of around 50, it fosters an intimate atmosphere perfect for discovering emerging talent. Equipped with a PA system and a guitar amp, the venue offers a welcoming space for diverse musical expressions every Sunday evening.
Lowdham · Every Sunday · Free
The Old Volunteer Open Mic
Lowdham (Nottingham)'s Sunday-evening free folk club at Main Street, NG14 7AB — village folk session, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Old Volunteer · Nottingham
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
12 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Old Volunteer Open Mic — Quick Facts
Lowdham (Nottingham)'s Sunday-evening free folk club at Main Street, NG14 7AB — village folk session, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacityc. 50 standing
Performer typesMusic · Folk
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Old VolunteerMain Street
Lowdham
Nottingham NG14 7AB
Lowdham, Nottingham — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Folk welcome
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About The Old Volunteer
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Lowdham, Nottingham
Kicks off at 19:30, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Nottingham open mic directory
The Night
The Old Volunteer hosts a Sunday folk session — traditional, mostly acoustic, all-welcome format.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
Main Street, NG14 7AB. Bus 100 from Nottingham city centre.
The venue
Village pub, single small room. All ages. Capacity c. 50.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Old Volunteer’s Sunday night runs.
19:00Sign-up
19:30Kick-off
22:30Last songs
Every Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Old Volunteer
Main Street, Lowdham, Nottingham NG14 7AB
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Nottingham live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Nottingham open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Nottingham mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Main Street, Lowdham, Nottingham NG14 7AB.
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