This is the third part in our occasional series of guides to live music venues in London. Previously we covered music venues in Camden Town and Brixton.
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In part 3, we head to London’s trendy east to explore live music venues in and around Shoreditch.
SHOREDITCH, EAST LONDON
The list is in no particular order…
Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, E1 6LA
Rich Mix is a cultural centre which as well as hosting an ecclectic array of live gigs also houses three cinemas and an arts centre. All profits raised by the venue support education, arts and community activities which nurture local and new talent. Rich Mix is the flagship at the heart of what is going on in this vibrant part of London.
More info: richmix.org.uk
The Old Blue Last
38 Great Eastern St, EC2A 3ES
With a reputation for showcasing the next big Indie bands and finding forward-thinking new music, The Old Blue Last is in some people’s books one of London’s best music venues. The majority of gigs are free entry or usually worth the small entry fee for a great night out.
More info: theoldbluelast.com
Troy Bar
10 Hoxton Street, N1 6NG
Troy Bar’s infamous open mic night on Tuesdays is an open mic night like no other, with a high calibre band on hand to back up the singers. On other nights watch out for Jazz, Funk and Blues gigs at the Tory Bar.
More info: troybar.co.uk
The Macbeth
70 Hoxton Street, N1 6LP
The Macbeth is a haggard old party pub that has been host to some of the most exciting artists, DJs and club nights in town. The likes of Florence and the Machine, Gallows, Annie Mac, Pete Doherty, Toddla T, Gang Of Four, Roots Manuva, Fucked Up, IS TROPICAL, Drums Of Death, Saves The Day, Rolo Tomassi, Dan le Sac and Scrubious PiP, The XX, The Count & Sinden, Fake Blood and Franz Ferdinand have graced the stage over the years.
More info: www.themacbeth.co.uk
Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen
2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
Prime location with space for 450 amongst its three bars, and a busy gig venue that occasionally plays host to the odd secret big-name guest. Free entry on some nights, and the Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen has the dubious attraction of seeing cars driving towards the back window which is slightly below street level before turning at the last minute.
More info: mamacolive.com/hoxton/
The Bedroom Bar
62-68 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY
The Bedroom Bar plays host to a range of music from around the world. The venue calls itself “the home of genre crossing, bliss inducing, nights of musical mayhem”. There’s something of a festival feeling with a cross-over blend of genres on offer on live music nights at the Bedroom Bar.
More info: bedroom-bar.co.uk
Map
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