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Drum kit
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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Blacksmiths Lounge
Blacksmiths Lounge is a grassroots music venue in Derby, Derby. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Blacksmiths Lounge books Acoustic, Jazz, Soul, Mixed acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Derby venue directory.
Blacksmiths Lounge is an award-winning cocktail bar and live-music venue at 19-20 Sadler Gate in Derby's Cathedral Quarter (DE1 3NH). The interior pairs exposed brick and wood floors with ambient lighting, sofas and rustic furniture. It runs live music right across the weekend — Friday from 9pm, Saturday from 4pm and Sunday from 4pm — alongside regular 'Live at the Lounge' acoustic evenings. The drinks list spans freshly made cocktails, world wines, bottled and draught world beers and local real ales, with an antipasto and charcuterie board menu. A reliable PA supports both original acts and covers, making it a popular intimate stage for grassroots performers in the city.
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19-20 Sadler Gate, Derby, Derby, DE1 3NH
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Derby
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FreePA
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EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
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FreePA
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EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
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FreePA
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EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
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FreePA
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EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYThu
Open Mic — Thursdays
Derby
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Derby venues by backline.
Blacksmiths Lounge books Acoustic, Jazz, Soul, Mixed. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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19-20 Sadler Gate, Derby, Derby, DE1 3NH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Derby venues nearby.
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