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The Imperial

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The Imperial books Acoustic, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Grassroots Filey venue with a regular open mic night

Venue at a glance The Imperial · Filey

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2 nights

Live music

Wed · Thuper week

20:00

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BYO

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Acoustic

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originals+1 more

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Grassroots Filey venue with a regular open mic night

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Live nightsWed, Thu

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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The Imperial 24 Hope Street
Town Centre
Filey YO14 9DL

Genres

Acoustic

Folk

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About The Imperial

The Imperial is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Filey. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Imperial books Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Filey venue directory.

Traditional ‌‌‍real ale pub on Hope Street in Filey. Besides the Thursday open mic it holds a monthly folk night.

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24 Hope Street, Town Centre, Filey, YO14 9DL

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What equipment does The Imperial provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Filey venue directory.

What genres does The Imperial book?

The Imperial books Acoustic, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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Does The Imperial have open mic nights?

Yes — The Imperial hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Filey Open Mic Finder.

Where is The Imperial?

24 Hope Street, Town Centre, Filey, YO14 9DL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Filey venues nearby.

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