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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Sands Centre
The Sands Centre is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Carlisle with a standing capacity of approximately 1800. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Sands Centre books Rock, Indie, Comedy, Theatre acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Carlisle venue directory.
The Sands Centre is a large venue in Carlisle. Hosts rock, indie, comedy and theatre. PA and engineer provided.
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Find The Sands Centre
The Sands Centre, Town Centre, Carlisle, CA1 1JQ
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Common Questions
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Carlisle venue directory.
The Sands Centre books Rock, Indie, Comedy, Theatre. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Sands Centre has a standing capacity of approximately 1800, classed as a large venue. See all Carlisle venues for size comparisons.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Sands Centre. Browse the Carlisle Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
The Sands Centre, Town Centre, Carlisle, CA1 1JQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Carlisle venues nearby.
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