Future Yard — Quick Facts
Birkenhead's tuesday-night free open mic at **Future Yard** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
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Future Yard
75 Argyle St
Birkenhead
Birkenhead CH41 6AB
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About Future Yard
Future Yard is a grassroots music venue in Birkenhead, Birkenhead with a standing capacity of approximately 200. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
This listing is part of the Birkenhead venue directory.
Future Yard runs an open mic every Tuesday in Birkenhead, Liverpool, starting at **8pm** with free entry for performers and audience. Known for **hosted by katie mac**. It's one of Liverpool's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.icmp.ac.uk/blog/liverpools-best-open-mic-nights). Sign-up opens at **7:30pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **10-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. Full backline is set up: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, and an in-house sound engineer at the desk. Bring your own instrument and pedals. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **7:30pm** at the venue. Popular tuesdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in. ### What to expect Liverpool's music heritage shows up in its open-mic crowds — friendly, supportive, used to hearing original songs. Full bands are welcome and the backline is set up for it — most weeks see a mix of solo songwriters, duos and 4-piece bands. The "Hosted by Katie Mac" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
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75 Argyle St, Birkenhead, Birkenhead, CH41 6AB