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PA system
Drum kit
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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About New Continental
New Continental is a grassroots music venue in Riverside, Preston with a standing capacity of approximately 200. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
New Continental books Indie, Folk, Jazz, World acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Preston venue directory.
The Continental is a CAMRA award-winning pub, restaurant and live-music venue in an idyllic riverside spot on South Meadow Lane, Preston (PR1 8JP), just out of the town centre with a garden by the river. It serves British food and real ales and is home to live music and arts space The Boatyard, with an 'all genres' policy programmed by Rob Talbot — frequently drawing sell-out crowds. The events space, fitted with a fifteen-foot cinema screen, hosts gigs, films, plays, comedy, world music and improvised jazz, plus the now-legendary Continental Beer Festival. Capacity around 200.
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S Meadow Ln, Riverside, Preston, PR1 8JP
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New Continental books Indie, Folk, Jazz, World. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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New Continental has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Preston venues for size comparisons.
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S Meadow Ln, Riverside, Preston, PR1 8JP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Preston venues nearby.
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