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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale is a grassroots music venue in Rochdale, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 80. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Empire Rochdale books Rock, Pop, Indie, Tribute acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.
The Empire is Rochdale's oldest live music hall, established in 1904 — a former theatre, cinema and bingo hall on Packer Street now reborn as the town's largest late-night live-music and events venue. It runs everything from high-energy tribute acts and local bands to professional touring artists across a spread of genres, with multiple bars, a sizeable sound system and stage lighting. A monthly open-mic night (second Tuesday) gives newer performers a slot too.
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Find Empire Rochdale
7 Packer Street, Rochdale, Manchester, OL16 1NJ
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Manchester venue directory.
Empire Rochdale books Rock, Pop, Indie, Tribute. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Empire Rochdale has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.
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7 Packer Street, Rochdale, Manchester, OL16 1NJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
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