The Open Mic Night takes place every Wednesday evening at The Bull from 9.00pm.

It is an opportunity for all musicians to come along and showcase their talent to an intimate but knowledgable audience.

The night allows for all styles, whether you wish to try out new original material; team up with some local musicians who maybe looking to form a new band or just wanting to come along and play.

Hosted by Leigh Cooper, it’s a great way to enjoy a sociable Wednesday evening.

As that famouse wiki says…

These shows provide an opportunity for people to gain experience performing to a live audience without having to go through the process of getting normal music gigs, which is very difficult to do without experience of live performance.

Open mikes have been gaining in popularity in recent times, providing a much-needed outlet for singer-songwriters. Prior to their popularity, the only outlet generally were folk clubs, which were not always friendly towards creators of new music, preferring traditional music.

They also suggested that music performed by acoustic musicians or solo artists in this manner would necessarily be folk music, a misconception that still commonly exists today. Some organizers have chosen the title “acoustic night” or “acoustic club” in an attempt to indicate an event run broadly on the lines of a folk club, but with a much wider range of musical styles.

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