The Brickmakers — Quick Facts
Sprowston Rd's thursday-night free open mic at **The Brickmakers** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
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The Brickmakers
496 Sprowston Road
Sprowston Rd
Norwich NR3 4DY
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About The Brickmakers
The Brickmakers is a grassroots music venue in Sprowston Rd, Norwich. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
This listing is part of the Norwich venue directory.
The Brickmakers runs an open mic every Thursday in Sprowston Rd, Norwich, starting at **7:30pm** with free entry for performers and audience. Known for **2nd & last thu**. It's one of Norwich's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://brickmakersnorwich.co.uk/home/brickmakers/brickmakers-gigs/). Sign-up opens at **7pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **10-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. Full backline is set up: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, and an in-house sound engineer at the desk. Bring your own instrument and pedals. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **7pm** at the venue. Popular thursdays 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 Norwich open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Full bands are welcome and the backline is set up for it — most weeks see a mix of solo songwriters, duos and 4-piece bands. The "2nd & last Thu" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
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496 Sprowston Road, Sprowston Rd, Norwich, NR3 4DY