Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Marr's Bar
Marr's Bar is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Worcester with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
Marr's Bar books Rock, Metal, Indie / Alternative, Blues, DJ / Electronic, R&B, Mixed / Variety acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Worcester venue directory.
The Marr's Bar is Worcester's premier independent live music venue, in the heart of the city centre at 12 Pierpoint Street (WR1 1TA) — a former 1958 dance studio that still has its original sprung dance floor. It runs live music seven nights a week catering for every genre, from rock, metal and indie tribute acts (recent bills include Metallica tribute Moretallica) to blues, R&B and DJ nights, plus a regular Wednesday Jam Night where local players can get up and join in. An over-18s room with a full backline and in-house sound, doors are typically from 8pm (late licence to 4am on Fri/Sat). A cornerstone of the Worcester scene and Worcester Music Festival.
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12 Pierpoint Street, City Centre, Worcester, WR1 1TA
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Worcester venues and filter by backline.
Marr's Bar books Rock, Metal, Indie / Alternative, Blues, DJ / Electronic, R&B, Mixed / Variety. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Marr's Bar has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Worcester venues for size comparisons.
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12 Pierpoint Street, City Centre, Worcester, WR1 1TA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Worcester venues nearby.
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