Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Tin Music & Arts
The Tin Music & Arts is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Coventry 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.
The Tin Music & Arts books Folk, Rock, Alternative, Punk, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Coventry venue directory.
The Tin Music & Arts is an independent live-music venue and arts centre at Coventry Canal Basin (CV1 4LY), a short walk from the city centre. With a standing capacity of around 150, the room hosts a busy, genuinely eclectic programme — Turkish alternative rock, shoegaze and modern psychedelia, folk, punk and showcase nights for Coventry's youngest musicians, with ticket prices typically in the £7–£15 range. A long-running free folk open mic runs on Thursdays, and the venue actively books both original acts and covers. House PA, guitar amp and piano are provided for performers.
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Coventry Canal Basin, City Centre, Coventry, CV1 4LY
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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 Coventry venues and filter by backline.
The Tin Music & Arts books Folk, Rock, Alternative, Punk, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Tin Music & Arts has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Coventry venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Tin Music & Arts hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Coventry Open Mic Finder.
Coventry Canal Basin, City Centre, Coventry, CV1 4LY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Coventry venues nearby.
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