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Nice N Sleazy books Metal. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Nice N Sleazy?

Nice N Sleazy has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons.

Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 421 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.

Venue at a glance Nice N Sleazy · Glasgow

c. 150

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standingmedium

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Live music

flexibleper week

19:30

Start time

doorsnightly

Full

Backline

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Metal

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Nice N Sleazy — Quick Facts

Glasgow's Sunday-night free open mic at 421 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.

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Capacityc. 150 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Websitenicensleazy.com

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Nice N Sleazy 421 Sauchiehall Street
City Centre
Glasgow G2 3LG

Genres

Metal

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About Nice N Sleazy

Nice N Sleazy is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Glasgow 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.

Nice N Sleazy books Metal acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.

Nice ‌‌‍N Sleazy is a Glasgow institution at 421 Sauchiehall Street (G2 3LG), open since 1991 in the heart of the city's nightlife strip. The upstairs bar runs noon-3am seven days a week (food until 9pm); the downstairs basement venue opens at 7:30pm nightly with a busy schedule of gigs and club nights spanning local and touring acts — a key stop on the city's indie, rock, punk and alternative circuit. Standing capacity around 150, with a full backline and in-house engineer. A beloved late-night Sauchiehall Street mainstay.

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421 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre, Glasgow, G2 3LG

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What equipment does Nice N Sleazy provide?

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 Glasgow venues and filter by backline.

What genres does Nice N Sleazy book?

Nice N Sleazy books Metal. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of Nice N Sleazy?

Nice N Sleazy has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons.

Does Nice N Sleazy have open mic nights?

Yes — Nice N Sleazy hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Glasgow Open Mic Finder.

Where is Nice N Sleazy?

421 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre, Glasgow, G2 3LG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.

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