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About The Brook
The Brook is a live music venue in Portswood, Southampton with a standing capacity of approximately 600. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Brook books Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Southampton venue directory.
The Brook is Southampton's premier independent live-music venue, a roughly 600-capacity room at 466 Portswood Road in Portswood (SO17 3SD). It hosts original artists alongside some of the country's best-known tribute acts — rock is the house favourite, with reggae, metal and blues bands thrown into the mix — plus the occasional comedy night. Fully accessible and professionally equipped with a large PA and in-house sound, it's a fixture on the national touring circuit and a major rung for Southampton's grassroots and tribute scene.
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The Brook books Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Brook has a standing capacity of approximately 600, classed as a large venue. See all Southampton venues for size comparisons.
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466 Portswood Road, Portswood, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 3SD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Southampton venues nearby.
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