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The Hold The Shipping Forecast

Q: What genres does The Hold The Shipping Forecast book?

The Hold The Shipping Forecast books Indie, Rock, Electronic, Hip-hop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Ropewalks bar with 'The Hold' basement for live music and club nights

Venue at a glance The Hold The Shipping Forecast · Liverpool

~150

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Indie

Books

originals+3 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Hold The Shipping Forecast — Quick Facts

Ropewalks bar with 'The Hold' basement for live music and club nights

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Capacity~150 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Hold The Shipping Forecast 15 Slater Street
Ropewalks
Liverpool L1 4BW

Genres

Indie Rock Electronic Hip-hop

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About The Hold The Shipping Forecast

The Hold The Shipping Forecast is a grassroots music venue in Ropewalks, Liverpool with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Hold The Shipping Forecast books Indie, Rock, Electronic, Hip-hop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Liverpool venue directory.

The Shipping Forecast sits at 15 Slater Street in the heart of Liverpool's Ropewalks, combining food, craft beer and live music across two floors. Its basement space, 'The Hold', is the gig room — a roughly 150-capacity cellar that hosts live bands, club nights, private events and album launches, with art exhibitions and quizzes filling the upstairs bar. It's a long-standing grassroots fixture of the Ropewalks nightlife strip, equally at home with emerging local acts and touring DJs.

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15 Slater Street, Ropewalks, Liverpool, L1 4BW

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What equipment does The Hold The Shipping Forecast provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Liverpool venue directory.

What genres does The Hold The Shipping Forecast book?

The Hold The Shipping Forecast books Indie, Rock, Electronic, Hip-hop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Hold The Shipping Forecast?

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What is the capacity of The Hold The Shipping Forecast?

The Hold The Shipping Forecast has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Liverpool venues for size comparisons.

Does The Hold The Shipping Forecast have open mic nights?

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Where is The Hold The Shipping Forecast?

15 Slater Street, Ropewalks, Liverpool, L1 4BW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Liverpool venues nearby.

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