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About Real Time Live
Real Time Live is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Chesterfield with a standing capacity of approximately 200. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Real Time Live books Indie, Metal, Punk, Rock, Tribute act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Chesterfield venue directory.
Real Time Live is Chesterfield's only dedicated live music venue — a purpose-built 200-capacity room at 13 Marsden Street (S40 1JY), sitting above the Real Time music shop in the town centre. It's billed as the premier music venue in the East Midlands, with a state-of-the-art sound stage, professional lighting, a private performer dressing room and a licensed bar, plus easy access to town-centre transport and parking. The programme spans rock, metal, blues, indie and tribute acts, having hosted the likes of the Kris Barras Band, Toby Lee and James Emmanuel alongside touring tributes. Contact: 01246 277702 (option 2).
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Beetwell Street, Town Centre, Chesterfield, S40 1JY
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Chesterfield venue directory.
Real Time Live books Indie, Metal, Punk, Rock, Tribute act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Real Time Live has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Chesterfield venues for size comparisons.
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Beetwell Street, Town Centre, Chesterfield, S40 1JY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chesterfield venues nearby.
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