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Telford Venues — Updated 08 Jul 2026

Grassroots Venues in Telford

16 grassroots music venues across Telford. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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16 Venues in Telford

16 Venues 9 With PA 1 Full Backline 0 In-House Engineer Updated

Telford has 16 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 9 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 0 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

16
grassroots venues hosting live music in Telford
  • 9 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
  • 0 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Telford Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 16 grassroots venues across Telford. Updated daily.

16
Total Venues
Across Telford
56%
PA Provided
9 venues provide a PA system
6%
Full Backline
1 venues offer full backline
0%
In-House Engineer
0 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
8
80%
Medium
1
10%
Large
1
10%
Equipment Provision
BYO
7
44%
PA Only
8
50%
Full BL
1
6%

How many grassroots music venues are in Telford? GigXchange lists 16 grassroots music venues across Telford. 56% provide a PA system and 6% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Telford venues provide equipment? The majority of Telford venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Telford venue directory, updated daily.

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Albert's Shed
ShrewsburyBe first to review
PA Backline
Independent grassroots venue, full backline provided.
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550
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Albert's Shed Southwater
Telford Southwater WayBe first to review
PA
Cocktail bar with live bands and DJs all weekend.
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80
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Crown Inn
Telford OakengatesBe first to review
PA
Traditional pub with live music.
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60
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Miners Arms
Telford MadeleyBe first to review
PA
Madeley pub with beer garden and live music.
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OIL
ShrewsburyBe first to review
Live music every week, always free, on Castle Street
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100
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Shrewsbury Town FC
Shrewsbury Meole BraceBe first to review
Football club with swing entertainment.
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The Bull Inn
ShrewsburyBe first to review
 
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400
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The Buttermarket
ShrewsburyBe first to review
Shrewsbury venue with rock and pop live acts.
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The Lion Inn
TelfordBe first to review
PA
Telford pub with live entertainment.
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80
The Loft Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth Town CentreBe first to review
PA
Intimate folk venue in Bridgnorth
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The Loggerheads
Shrewsbury Town CentreBe first to review
Dog-friendly Shrewsbury pub with live music.
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80
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The Old Post Office
Shrewsbury Milk StreetBe first to review
PA
Intimate indie and live music venue in Shrewsbury
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The Wheatsheaf
ShrewsburyBe first to review
High Street Shrewsbury pub with live music.
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80
The Wickets Inn
Telford WellingtonBe first to review
PA
Telford pub with live entertainment.
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60
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Tilley Raven
ShrewsburyBe first to review
Rural craft and jam venue near Shrewsbury.
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80
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Wrekin Inn
Telford WellingtonBe first to review
PA
Wellington real-ale pub with live music, blues and a Tuesday open mic.
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Telford Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 16 grassroots music venues in Telford, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
1 of 16 Telford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 9 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 10 Telford venues with known capacity: 8 are small (under 150), 1 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Telford’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Telford venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Telford, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
The most commonly booked genres across Telford’s 16 grassroots venues are acoustic, rock, covers, Rock, folk. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Telford by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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