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 The Hairy Dog
The Hairy Dog is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Derby 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 Hairy Dog books Rock, Punk, Metal, Alternative acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Derby venue directory.
The Hairy Dog is Derby's premier alternative live-music venue, a loud and proud independent room that has been shaking walls in the city centre since 2012. Upstairs is a 150-capacity live room with a full professional PA, stage lighting and crew, programming rock, punk, metal and alternative bands; the downstairs bar runs booked DJs every weekend taking requests. It is a true grassroots music den that welcomes original acts and touring bands alike. (NB: directory slug 'gv-mecca-bingo-derby' is a legacy identifier — the active business at this listing is The Hairy Dog at 1 Becket Street, DE1 1HT.)
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257 Becket Street, City Centre, Derby, DE1 1HT
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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 Derby venues and filter by backline.
The Hairy Dog books Rock, Punk, Metal, Alternative. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Hairy Dog has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Derby venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Hairy Dog hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Derby Open Mic Finder.
257 Becket Street, City Centre, Derby, DE1 1HT. See the map below for directions. Browse more Derby venues nearby.
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