The Old London Apprentice is a traditional Newbury pub near the racecourse with lots of outdoor seating and a friendly local crowd. It runs a second-Friday open mic hosted by Amanda's Music Events — known for welcoming acts from across Berkshire and fostering young performers onto the stage — alongside a monthly folk night and regular weekend live music.
Newbury · Monthly on Fridays · No fee listed
The Old London Apprentice Open Mic
Hambridge Road's friday open mic.
Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Oct 202620:30
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Monthly on Fridays |
| 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
Monthly on FridaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Fridays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Old London Apprentice
Hambridge RoadGetting there
Hambridge Road, Newbury
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
Hambridge Road, NewburyAbout the night
A friendly Newbury pub on Hambridge Road, the Old London Apprentice hosts a monthly open mic run by Amanda's Music Events on the second Friday from 8:30pm. The night welcomes acts from across wider Berkshire and is well known for encouraging younger performers onto the stage. Free entry, all standards welcome.
The Old London Apprentice is a traditional Newbury pub near the racecourse with lots of outdoor seating and a friendly local crowd. It runs a second-Friday open mic hosted by Amanda's Music Events — known for welcoming acts from across Berkshire and fostering young performers onto the stage — alongside a monthly folk night and regular weekend live music.
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Hambridge Road · Monthly on Fridays
The Old London Apprentice Open Mic
Hambridge Road's friday open mic. Starts at 20:30.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 10 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Old London Apprentice Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Old London Apprentice Open Mic runs on Fridays (monthly) at The Old London Apprentice in Newbury, starting at 20:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 10 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night Monthly on Fridays
The night starts at 20:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there 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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NightFridayMonthly on Fridays
Starts20:30start time
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About This Open Mic
A friendly Newbury pub on Hambridge Road, the Old London Apprentice hosts a monthly open mic run by Amanda's Music Events on the second Friday from 8:30pm. The night welcomes acts from across wider Berkshire and is well known for encouraging younger performers onto the stage. Free entry, all standards welcome.
What's 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 Old London Apprentice’s Friday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:30Monthly on Fridays
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Monthly on Fridays
Getting there
Hambridge Road, Newbury - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Old London Apprentice
Hambridge Road, Newbury
AreaHambridge Road, Newbury
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Getting there
The Old London Apprentice is in Hambridge Road, Newbury. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Newbury's The Old London Apprentice open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newbury open mic nights for alternatives.
The Old London Apprentice 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 Old London Apprentice's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Newbury open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Old London Apprentice is in Hambridge Road, Newbury. Get directions, or see the other Reading open mics.
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