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About Bassment
Bassment is a grassroots music venue in Chelmsford, Chelmsford with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Bassment books Indie, Electronic, Hip-hop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Chelmsford venue directory.
Bassment is a low-ceilinged basement venue at 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford — a one-minute walk from the bus and rail stations — with a 150-capacity live room where bands play at the same level as the audience and DJs spin from an old cell in the corner. The programme spans indie, rock, punk, hip-hop, folk and electronic club nights, and it bills itself as a creative and social hub for the city. Chelmsford's main dedicated small live room.
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16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 1HZ
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Chelmsford venue directory.
Bassment books Indie, Electronic, Hip-hop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Bassment has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Chelmsford venues for size comparisons.
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16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 1HZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chelmsford venues nearby.
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