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What's on Stage
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Rumsey Wells
The Rumsey Wells is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Norwich with a standing capacity of approximately 100. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
The Rumsey Wells stands out in Norwich's City Centre with its vibrant back-room music pub atmosphere, hosting a Thursday-night free open mic that invites both original works and covers. With a capacity of around 100, the venue features a full backline and an in-house sound engineer, creating an inviting space for emerging talent to showcase their skills. Located at 8 St Andrews Street, it fosters a diverse range of genres in an intimate setting.
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8 St Andrews Street, City Centre, Norwich, NR2 4AF
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Three things people ask about booking The Rumsey Wells.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Norwich venues and filter by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Norwich grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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The Rumsey Wells has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Norwich venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Rumsey Wells hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Norwich Open Mic Finder.
8 St Andrews Street, City Centre, Norwich, NR2 4AF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Norwich venues nearby.
