Kings Heath's sunday-night free open mic at **Hare And Hounds** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 4:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Kings Heath's sunday-night free open mic at **Hare And Hounds** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 4:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Hare And Hounds
Hare And Hounds is a grassroots music venue in Kings Heath, Birmingham with a standing capacity of approximately 200. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
Hare And Hounds books Jazz, Indie, Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop, Soul acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Birmingham venue directory.
The Hare & Hounds is a Grade II-listed Victorian pub and one of Birmingham's most important independent music venues, in the Kings Heath suburb (B14). The building dates to 1820 (present form 1907) and famously hosted UB40's first-ever gig in 1979; since 2007 it has become a cornerstone of the city's music scene. Its two upstairs rooms (capacity around 200) run live music and club nights spanning jazz, indie, funk, reggae, hip hop, soul, house, techno and drum & bass, plus a regular H&H Open Mic on Sundays (typically 4–8pm). Downstairs there are two bars, weekly pub quizzes (Wed & Sun) and a popular Saturday-afternoon Blues Club. Full PA and in-house sound.
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Find Hare And Hounds
106 High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Birmingham venues and filter by backline.
Hare And Hounds books Jazz, Indie, Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Hare And Hounds has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Birmingham venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Hare And Hounds hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Birmingham Open Mic Finder.
106 High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Birmingham venues nearby.
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