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Kingston’s Comedy Club and Juke Joint venue behind the Grey Horse Pub is incredibly accessible to new performers, with their RJR Presents events and weekly open mic.
A stone's throw away from London Bridge Station, Katzpace is an intimate venue nestled beneath Borough Market’s Bierkeller Katzenjammers. Family run and dedicated to platforming exclusively independent acts.
This colorful establishment on Hackney’s Mare Street is a funky fusion of pub and club. Run by the JAGUARSHOESCOLLECTIVE, every night here is unique and beautiful.
Surbition’s hidden gem, this public house has it all - cats, community events and even its own annual music festival Lambstock. A stable in its community and a haven for young performers.
Born in the coffeeshop era of the early 1950s, this Earl’s Court location has long since been an icon in the Rock and Folk Scene. With its state of the art live room its history is as evident as its significance.
‘Omen Fest’ kicks off at The Old Blue Last with performances by The Pill & Tough Cookie. Tough Cookie delivers powerful riffs, while headliners The Pill mix punk and new wave with their bold, edgy sound.
At The Finsbury, a minimalistic venue that puts pressure on performers to command the space, George David and Porteous delivered contrasting but complementary sets. From the catchy “Fake ID” to the heartfelt piano tribute to his wife, their set turned the night into a danceable celebration of emotions, capping off an unforgettable Sunday.
Authentic live music is an under-appraciated gem, Jack O'Sullivan brings us a commentary on community, and the fire still burning in the pub scene, as inspired by Nic Bennet.

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