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Gorilla

Whitworth Street bar and live room.

Gorilla — Quick Facts

Whitworth Street bar and live room.

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The Details

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Capacity~500 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Photo: GoogleGorilla photo
Photo: GoogleGorilla photo
Photo: GoogleGorilla photo

Where

Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St
Deansgate
Manchester M1 5WW

Genres

Grime

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What's on Stage

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

About Gorilla

Gorilla is a grassroots music venue in Deansgate, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 500. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Gorilla books Grime acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.

Gorilla in Deansgate is a vibrant bar and live room that champions both original music and covers, making it a versatile space for emerging artists. With a standing capacity of around 500, it hosts a variety of genres, with a particular focus on grime. The venue's BYO PA policy encourages creative flexibility, allowing performers to tailor their sound in an intimate setting.

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54-56 Whitworth St, Deansgate, Manchester, M1 5WW

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Common Questions

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Manchester venue directory.
Gorilla books Grime. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Gorilla has a standing capacity of approximately 500, classed as a large venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.
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54-56 Whitworth St, Deansgate, Manchester, M1 5WW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
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