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Drum kit
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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Acorn Penzance
The Acorn Penzance is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Penzance with a standing capacity of approximately 100. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Acorn Penzance books Folk, Indie, Acoustic, World acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Penzance venue directory.
The Acorn is Penzance's independent live-arts centre on Parade Street, a roughly 100-cap room with a long-standing reputation for innovative programming across West Cornwall. Its calendar runs from folk and acoustic touring names (Tannahill Weavers, Nick Harper, Richard Durrant) through indie, jazz and tribute shows, plus comedy and theatre. A PA is provided, making it the go-to small stage for original and touring acts at the far western end of Cornwall.
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Parade Street, Town Centre, Penzance, TR18 4BU
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The Acorn Penzance books Folk, Indie, Acoustic, World. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Acorn Penzance has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Penzance venues for size comparisons.
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Parade Street, Town Centre, Penzance, TR18 4BU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Penzance venues nearby.
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