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Paper Dress Vintage

Hackney's Sunday-night free open mic at 352a Mare Street, E8 1HR — vintage shop / music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

Paper Dress Vintage — Quick Facts

Hackney's Sunday-night free open mic at 352a Mare Street, E8 1HR — vintage shop / music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

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Capacity~120 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Photo: GooglePaper Dress Vintage photo
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Where

Paper Dress Vintage 352a Mare Street
Hackney
London E8 1HR

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Paper Dress Vintage

Paper Dress Vintage is a grassroots music venue in Hackney, London with a standing capacity of approximately 120. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the London venue directory.

Paper Dress Vintage stands out in Hackney as a vibrant hub for original music and covers, with a cosy standing capacity of around 120. This unique venue combines a vintage shop atmosphere with a commitment to nurturing local talent, offering a full backline and an in-house sound engineer for seamless performances. Regular events, including a popular Sunday-night open mic, invite musicians of all genres to showcase their creativity.

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352a Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HR

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter London venues by backline.
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Paper Dress Vintage has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Paper Dress Vintage hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the London Open Mic Finder.
352a Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HR. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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