Here is West Nic Records in Southside, Edinburgh at a glance. It books jazz, funk and acoustic acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Backline
TBC
Books
Jazz · Funk · Acoustic
01 — Inside the room
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4 photos show the inside of West Nic Records. It books jazz, funk and acoustic acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Everything about West Nic Records that matters before you book is set out below. It books jazz, funk and acoustic acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
You will find West Nic Records at 32b West Nicolson Street, Southside, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 118 rooms in our Edinburgh venue directory.
32b West Nicolson Street, Southside, Edinburgh EH8 9DD
Nobody from West Nic Records is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books jazz, funk and acoustic acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
West Nic Records publishes its opening times for 6 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
MonToday
Not listed
Tue
17:00–01:00
Wed
17:00–01:00
Thu
17:00–01:00
Fri
17:00–01:00
Sat
17:00–01:00
Sun
17:00–01:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at West Nic Records is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Southside, Edinburgh
About West Nic Records
Here is the story of West Nic Records in Southside, Edinburgh so far. It books jazz, funk and acoustic acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
West Nic Records is a grassroots music venue in Southside, Edinburgh. It books Jazz, Funk, Acoustic; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
West Nic Records has free live music every weekend from 9pm, in a basement bar at 32b West Nicolson Street.
The bar was known as 32 Below until it reopened under the new name in May 2025. Despite the name it is a bar, not a record shop, and it is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm until 1am.
Gigs here have leaned towards jazz, funk and acoustic sets from local bands, alongside jam nights, a pub quiz and beer pong.
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08 — What's on
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Last updated: 30 October 2026
West Nic Records — Quick Facts
Southside basement bar with free live music every weekend from 9pm. Here are the key facts on West Nic Records at a glance. It books jazz, funk and acoustic acts.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksJazz+2 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get West Nic Records on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
West Nic Records hasn’t claimed its page yet, so nobody from the venue is on GigXchange to message. Vote to bring it on - free account, no card, 30 seconds.
The stage kit at West Nic Records is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About West Nic Records
West Nic Records is a grassroots music venue in Southside, Edinburgh. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
West Nic Records books Jazz, Funk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.
Listing notes
West Nic Records has free live music every weekend from 9pm, in a basement bar at 32b West Nicolson Street.
The bar was known as 32 Below until it reopened under the new name in May 2025. Despite the name it is a bar, not a record shop, and it is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm until 1am.
Gigs here have leaned towards jazz, funk and acoustic sets from local bands, alongside jam nights, a pub quiz and beer pong.
Playing West Nic Records: what to know
West Nic Records doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Its listed genres start with jazz. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. West Nic Records isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Edinburgh.
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Find West Nic Records
You will find West Nic Records at 32b West Nicolson Street, Southside, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 118 rooms in our Edinburgh venue directory.
The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. West Nic Records is in Southside, Edinburgh — use EH8 9DD for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Edinburgh this week, or see which Edinburgh bands are free this weekend if you book the music.
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting West Nic Records. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting West Nic Records. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
West Nic Records has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Edinburgh venue directory.
West Nic Records books Jazz, Funk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Capacity data is pending for West Nic Records. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for West Nic Records. Browse the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
32b West Nicolson Street, Southside, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Edinburgh (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH8 9DD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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