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About Counting House
Counting House is a grassroots music venue in Wakefield, Wakefield with a standing capacity of approximately 120. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Counting House books Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Blues acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Wakefield venue directory.
The Counting House at 40 Westgate, Wakefield occupies the former Yorkshire Penny Bank, a Victorian banking hall with high ceilings and brass fittings converted into a two-floor bar and 120-capacity gig room. Cover bands play Fridays and Saturdays, original acts midweek. Reopened in December 2018, one of the few regular live-music spots in Wakefield city centre after several nightclub closures.
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40 Westgate, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 1JY
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Counting House books Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Blues. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Counting House has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all Wakefield venues for size comparisons.
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40 Westgate, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 1JY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Wakefield venues nearby.
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