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About The White Horse Derby
The White Horse Derby is a grassroots music venue in Morledge, City Centre, Derby. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The White Horse Derby books Ska, Reggae, Mod, Indie acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Derby venue directory.
The White Horse is a vibrant 1960s/70s music- and mod-themed pub at 25 Morledge in Derby city centre, opposite the bus station. Refurbished in 2016 with scooters, music memorabilia and a strong ska, reggae, mod and indie identity, it has live music every Friday and Saturday — typically ska bands kicking off around 4pm — plus karaoke and disco, and stages all-day events such as the Derby Reggae & Ska Day. A private rear garden offers shelter, screens and its own speakers. A genuine grassroots gig pub with excellent transport links.
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25 Morledge, Morledge, City Centre, Derby, DE1 2AW
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The White Horse Derby books Ska, Reggae, Mod, Indie. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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25 Morledge, Morledge, City Centre, Derby, DE1 2AW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Derby venues nearby.
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