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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 Maidens Head
The Maidens Head is a grassroots music venue in Wincheap, Canterbury. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Maidens Head books Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Canterbury venue directory.
The Maiden's Head is a historic Wincheap pub dating to 1446, recently refurbished, that runs a weekly Thursday open mic alongside regular live band nights for everything from energetic rock trios upward. Two minutes from Canterbury East station and five from the city centre, it pairs a wide beer and wine range with a welcoming, locals-friendly stage. Free customer parking makes it an easy spot for gigging artists to load in.
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28 Wincheap, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3QZ
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Canterbury venues by backline.
The Maidens Head books Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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