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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Bootlegger
The Bootlegger is a grassroots music venue in Brighton and Hove, Brighton. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Bootlegger books Jazz, Swing, Blues, Rock and Roll acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Brighton venue directory.
The Bootlegger Brighton is a 1920s speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar tucked away on Middle Street, steps from the seafront (78 Middle Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1AL). Behind the exposed brick, Edison bulbs and Moonshine Bar downstairs, it runs a busy live-music programme — Jazz, Swing, Blues and Rock 'n' Roll bands and solo artists playing every week, plus regular open mic nights and jam sessions that even invite the audience up. With over 80 cocktails and a dance floor below, it's a lively, vintage-flavoured live room in the heart of Brighton.
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78 Middle Street, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 1AL
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Brighton venues by backline.
The Bootlegger books Jazz, Swing, Blues, Rock and Roll. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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78 Middle Street, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 1AL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Brighton venues nearby.
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