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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 Newgate Social
The Newgate Social is a grassroots music venue in The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle with a standing capacity of approximately 180. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Newgate Social books Metal, Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Newcastle venue directory.
The Newgate Social is a live-music venue in the heart of Newcastle city centre, on the upper floor of The Gate complex on Newgate Street (NE1 5TG), above The WonderBar and a stone's throw from the historic Mayfair Ballroom. Launched in late summer 2024 and built 'by musicians for musicians', it runs a ~450-capacity room programming everything from grassroots local talent and underground bands to established touring acts and metal/rock tribute shows (recent bills include a Rammstein tribute and a Mötley Crüe tribute). A modern, ambitious home for live music across the North East. Contact: 0191 222 1113, enquiries@newgatesocial.co.uk.
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Find The Newgate Social
The Gate, Newgate Street, The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Newcastle venue directory.
The Newgate Social books Metal, Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Newgate Social has a standing capacity of approximately 180, classed as a medium venue. See all Newcastle venues for size comparisons.
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The Gate, Newgate Street, The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newcastle venues nearby.
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