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Drum kit
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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The John Hewitt
The John Hewitt is a grassroots music venue in Belfast, Belfast with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The John Hewitt books Folk, Trad, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
The John Hewitt at 51 Donegall Street, Belfast (BT1 2FH) is a much-loved social-enterprise bar — owned by the Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre and run by the Boundary Brewing Co-operative — that's one of the best spots in the city for live folk and traditional music. Its snug, traditional interior hosts an eclectic weekly programme: trad sessions plus jazz-funk fusion, blues, a regular jazz band, acoustic acts and the Belfast Groove Collective. Music sessions run Thursdays 8–10:30pm, Saturdays 6–10pm and Sundays 4–6:30pm, with the kitchen handled by Franky's Lasagneria.
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51 Donegall St, Belfast, Belfast, BT1 2FH
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The John Hewitt books Folk, Trad, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The John Hewitt has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Belfast venues for size comparisons.
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51 Donegall St, Belfast, Belfast, BT1 2FH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Belfast venues nearby.
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