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About Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar
Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar is a grassroots music venue in Boscombe, Bournemouth with a standing capacity of approximately 90. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar books Acoustic, Rock, Blues, Folk, Indie acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bournemouth venue directory.
Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar is a much-loved independent live-music venue at 529 Christchurch Road in Boscombe, Bournemouth (BH1 4AG). It puts live music on its stage seven nights a week alongside theatre, poetry, comedy and film. The weekly calendar is anchored by a Wednesday open mic from 9pm, a free 'Rubber Soul' Thursday showcase hosted by Conrad Barr for up-and-coming acts of all genres (onstage 9.30pm), fortnightly Danny Peacock-hosted Sunday Sessions, and 'Poetry on The Spot' on the second Tuesday of each month. With a roughly 90-capacity room and an in-house PA, it's a genuine grassroots hub for emerging Dorset talent.
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Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar books Acoustic, Rock, Blues, Folk, Indie. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar has a standing capacity of approximately 90, classed as a small venue. See all Bournemouth venues for size comparisons.
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529 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4AG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bournemouth venues nearby.
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