Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
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In-house engineer
About The Champ
The Champ is a grassroots music venue in Meeting Street, Bideford. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Champ books Acoustic, Folk, Blues acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bideford venue directory.
The Champ is a small, historic pub on Meeting Street in the village of Appledore, near Bideford in North Devon. Despite its modest size it hosts live music most nights of the week, including a Tuesday acoustic folk session, a Wednesday blues night and Richard Malfaits Thursday open mic.
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The Champ books Acoustic, Folk, Blues. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Champ hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Bideford Open Mic Finder.
5 Meeting Street, Meeting Street, Bideford, EX39 1RJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bideford venues nearby.
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