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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 The Continental
The Continental is a grassroots music venue in Preston, London with a standing capacity of approximately 100. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Continental books Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
The Continental is Preston's indie-culture destination — a riverside pub on South Meadow Lane (PR1 8JP), just out of the town centre, that draws visitors from across Lancashire. Alongside its bar, restaurant and beer garden by the river it runs a busy year-round events programme through the adjoining venue 'The Boatyard', which stages live music, theatre, literature, comedy, arts, festivals and fortnightly film screenings. The venue also hosts open-mic and poetry nights, book clubs and creative-writing classes, and offers step-free access throughout. Programming spans indie, folk, rock, acoustic and tribute acts.
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South Meadow Lane, Preston, London, PR1 8JP
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the London venue directory.
The Continental books Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Continental has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
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South Meadow Lane, Preston, London, PR1 8JP. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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