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Chelmsford · Medium

Bassment

Intimate basement bar near the train station.

Venue at a glance Bassment · Chelmsford
~150
Capacity
standingmedium
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Indie
Books
originals+2 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

Bassment — Quick Facts

Intimate basement bar near the train station.

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Capacity~150 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Bassment 16 Wells Street
Chelmsford
Chelmsford CM1 1HZ

Genres

Indie Electronic Hip-hop

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Bassment

Bassment is a grassroots music venue in Chelmsford, Chelmsford with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Bassment books Indie, Electronic, Hip-hop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Chelmsford venue directory.

Bassment is a low-ceilinged basement venue at 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford — a one-minute walk from the bus and rail stations — with a 150-capacity live room where bands play at the same level as the audience and DJs spin from an old cell in the corner. The programme spans indie, rock, punk, hip-hop, folk and electronic club nights, and it bills itself as a creative and social hub for the city. Chelmsford's main dedicated small live room.

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16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 1HZ

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Chelmsford venue directory.
Bassment books Indie, Electronic, Hip-hop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Bassment has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Chelmsford venues for size comparisons.
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16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 1HZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chelmsford venues nearby.
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