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What's on Stage
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale is a grassroots music venue in Central Rochdale, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 80. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Empire Rochdale stands out in Central Rochdale for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to grassroots music. With a focus on original compositions and covers alike, this venue invites diverse genres to take the stage. Musicians bring their own PA systems, fostering a DIY spirit that resonates throughout the creative community.
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Find Empire Rochdale
7 Packer Street, Central Rochdale, Manchester, OL16 1NJ
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Three things people ask about booking Empire Rochdale.
BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Manchester venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Manchester grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view Empire Rochdale’s booking contact, fee range, and submission process. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Empire Rochdale has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.
Open mic information is not currently listed for Empire Rochdale. Browse the Manchester Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
7 Packer Street, Central Rochdale, Manchester, OL16 1NJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.