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The Basement

City Screen basement venue.

The Basement — Quick Facts

City Screen basement venue.

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The Details

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Capacity~100 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Photo: GoogleThe Basement photo
Photo: GoogleThe Basement photo
Photo: GoogleThe Basement photo

Where

The Basement City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St
St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St
York YO1 9QL

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What's on Stage

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

About The Basement

The Basement is a grassroots music venue in St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York with a standing capacity of approximately 100. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the York venue directory.

The Basement in York is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, offering a welcoming space for both original and cover performances. Nestled within St Martins Courtyard, this grassroots venue features a solid PA system and frequently hosts open mic nights, inviting diverse musical expressions from the local community. With its relaxed atmosphere, The Basement fosters creativity and connection among artists and audiences alike.

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City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York, YO1 9QL

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter York venues by backline.
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The Basement has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all York venues for size comparisons.
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