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 Old England
The Old England is a grassroots music venue in Montpelier, Bristol. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Old England books Indie, Punk, Jazz, DJ / Electronic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
The Old England is a Guerrilla Pubs live-music venue in Bristol's Montpelier (43 Bath Buildings, BS6 5PT), distilling the area's indie spirit. It packs a full week of gigs — live indie, punk, art-punk, experimental jazz, open mics, jam sessions and the odd late-night DJ set — in shows that tend to be sweaty and raucous. A house PA backs performers and both originals and covers are welcome. Beyond the stage there's a big beer garden, pool, board games and, reputedly, the only pub cricket practice nets in the country.
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The Old England books Indie, Punk, Jazz, DJ / Electronic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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43 Bath Buildings, Montpelier, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5PT. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
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