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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 Drill
The Drill is a grassroots music venue in Lincoln, London with a standing capacity of approximately 500. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Drill books Rock, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
The Drill is a versatile arts and community venue in Lincoln, housed in the historic Drill Hall originally built in 1890, on Free School Lane (LN2 1EY). With a capacity of around 500 - mostly standing, with loose seating available for access needs - it hosts a wide range of live music, theatre, comedy and community events. It is a completely cashless venue, ticketed via Gigantic, and has welcomed touring acts such as China Crisis. (Note: imported as 'london' but the venue is firmly in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.)
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Free School Lane, Lincoln, London, LN2 1EY
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The Drill books Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Drill has a standing capacity of approximately 500, classed as a large venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
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Free School Lane, Lincoln, London, LN2 1EY. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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