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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Head of Steam
The Head of Steam is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Newcastle with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Head of Steam books Rock, Punk Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Newcastle venue directory.
The Head of Steam Newcastle has been a city-centre institution since 1996, sitting directly opposite Newcastle Central Station at 2 Neville Street (NE1 5EN). Unusually the ground floor is given over entirely to its cask and continental-beer offer, while the basement is one of the busiest live and recorded music rooms in the city — a renowned breeding ground for new talent that programmes indie gigs, punk and rock bands, stand-up comedy and DJ nights. The roughly 80-capacity basement is PA-equipped with a guitar amp on hand, welcoming both originals acts and covers.
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2 Neville Street, City Centre, Newcastle, NE1 5EN
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The Head of Steam books Rock, Punk Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Head of Steam has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Newcastle venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Head of Steam hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Newcastle Open Mic Finder.
2 Neville Street, City Centre, Newcastle, NE1 5EN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newcastle venues nearby.
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