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Drum kit
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Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Dark Horse
The Dark Horse is a grassroots music venue in Moseley, Birmingham with a standing capacity of approximately 200. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Dark Horse books Indie, Rock, Alternative, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Birmingham venue directory.
The Dark Horse is a stalwart of Moseley's independent scene at 145 Alcester Road, Birmingham (B13 8JP), a sister venue to the Prince of Wales. Downstairs is a craft-beer pub with around 15 rotating lines and a menu of British pub classics with an American dive-bar twist; upstairs is a roughly 200-capacity venue that hosts live bands (local and national), stand-up comedy and club nights all week, plus open-mic and folk sessions. The mix of original acts and covers, a dedicated stage and an established events programme make it one of south Birmingham's most reliable grassroots music rooms.
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The Dark Horse books Indie, Rock, Alternative, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Dark Horse has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Birmingham venues for size comparisons.
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145 Alcester Rd, Moseley, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Birmingham venues nearby.
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