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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 Sportsman
The Sportsman is a grassroots music venue in Huddersfield, Huddersfield with a standing capacity of approximately 80. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Sportsman in Huddersfield is a vibrant hub for local talent, hosting a range of mixed genres with an open mic policy that encourages both original works and covers. Musicians bring their own equipment, fostering an intimate and DIY atmosphere that highlights grassroots creativity. This venue invites performers and audiences alike to engage with the thriving local music scene.
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Find The Sportsman
1 St John's Rd, Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY
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Three things people ask about booking The Sportsman.
BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Huddersfield venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Huddersfield grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view The Sportsman’s booking contact, fee range, and submission process. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
The Sportsman has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Huddersfield venues for size comparisons.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Sportsman. Browse the Huddersfield Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
1 St John's Rd, Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Huddersfield venues nearby.
