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About Ye Olde Murenger House
Ye Olde Murenger House is a grassroots music venue in Newport, Newport. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Ye Olde Murenger House books Spoken word, Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Newport venue directory.
Ye Olde Murenger House is Newport's oldest pub, a striking 16th-century half-timbered building on the High Street with original wooden beams, real ales and a warm, characterful atmosphere. It hosts a long-running monthly Open Mic Spoken Word Extravaganza on a Wednesday evening at 7.30pm, with each edition headlined by a different Welsh writer and an open floor for poetry and music, run as a fundraiser for the Cwtsh Community and Arts Centre on Stow Hill. Now more than 120 editions in, it's a friendly, relaxed night where you're welcome whether you come to read, play or simply listen.
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53 High Street, Newport, Newport, NP20 1GA
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Ye Olde Murenger House books Spoken word, Acoustic, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — Ye Olde Murenger House hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Newport Open Mic Finder.
53 High Street, Newport, Newport, NP20 1GA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newport venues nearby.
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