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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 Zed Alley
Zed Alley is a grassroots music venue in Bristol BS1, Bristol with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Zed Alley books Alternative, Indie, Rock, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
Zed Alley is an underground basement live-music venue and bar in central Bristol (BS1), tucked off Host Street away from the busy city-centre nightlife. With an 80-person capacity it feels intimate even at full tilt, and the basement runs free live music several nights a week alongside open mics, student evenings and a free comedy night twice a month. They welcome up-and-coming local and touring bands, acoustic acts and solo artists, and host some of Bristol's best alternative club nights including Electric Barbarella, No Alternative and Tyranny. An 18+, LGBTQ+-friendly room with a house PA for performers — bring your own backline.
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Zed Alley, Bristol BS1, Bristol, BS1 4UA
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Zed Alley books Alternative, Indie, Rock, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Zed Alley has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons.
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