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Metrocola

Smithdown's tuesday-night free open mic at **Metrocola** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

Metrocola — Quick Facts

Smithdown's tuesday-night free open mic at **Metrocola** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

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Where

Metrocola 2 Leece Street
Smithdown
Liverpool L1 2TR

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Metrocola

Metrocola is a grassroots music venue in Smithdown, Liverpool. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Liverpool venue directory.

Metrocola runs an open mic every Tuesday in Smithdown, Liverpool, starting at **8pm** with free entry for performers and audience. 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. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any 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. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.

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2 Leece Street, Smithdown, Liverpool, L1 2TR

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Liverpool venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Liverpool grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Yes — Metrocola hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Liverpool Open Mic Finder.
2 Leece Street, Smithdown, Liverpool, L1 2TR. See the map below for directions. Browse more Liverpool venues nearby.
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