The Intimate Venues Hosting The Next Big Thing South West
Posted on Wednesday 24th April 2024 at 16:00
Written by
Jimi Arundell
Join us for another instalment in our series of blogs looking at the intimate venues hosting the next big thing. Today, we’re focusing on the exciting spaces found in the South West, including popular spots from right across the region. Keep scrolling to discover our top choices of where to check out bands and performing acts.
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Weymouth Pavilion
The popular venue found on the South West coast
Weymouth Pavilion is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company boasting a 1,000-capacity theatre, a large ballroom with a fully sprung dance floor plus two additional rooms. Their upcoming shows include such awesome tribute acts as Jonny 2 Bad dedicated to recreating the music of UB40, glam-rock pretenders Slade UK and Dirty DC – the UK's best AC/DC cover band.
CLICK HERE for full listings at Weymouth Pavilion.
Old Fire Station
The exciting venue ran by students in Bournemouth
Old Fire Station is an iconic gig spot found on the south coast. The multipurpose venue includes a 1200-capacity nightclub and 550-capacity space for live music which is operated by the Students' Union at Bournemouth University. Grab tickets with Gigantic to see soul and funk band Smoove & Turrell plus premiere tribute acts La Villa Strangiato and Fleetwood Bac.
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Crofters Rights
Enjoy pizza and great nights out in Bristol
A wide range of excellent beers, tasty pizza and great music all await you at Crofters Rights. The hot Bristol gig spot found in the heart of Stokes Croft is passionate about music, hosting a huge range of essential artists like innovative multi-instrumentalist songwriter CJ Pandit, indie-folk musician Conchur White and Australian metal septet Battlesnake.
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Cheese & Grain
The first choice for grassroots gigs in Somerset
Cheese & Grain is Somerset’s favourite gig venue. The 850-capacity space found in Frome is a non-profit charity which has staged secret shows featuring Foo Fighters and Paul McCartney with further headline appearances from Fat Boy Slim, Frank Turner, and Robert Plant. Book your tickets with Gigantic for Charlie Simpson DJ Set, Toyah & Robert, and The Beat Ft. Ranking JNR.
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Strange Brew
Bristol’s lively music scene just got even more exciting
Strange Brew is an exciting new addition to Bristol’s vibrant nightlife scene. The DIY live music venue with a 330-cap, bar and exhibition space has previously played such crucial artists as Dream Wife, Black Country New Road, and The Last Dinner Party. This year sees Knives, Big Special, Madison McFerrin all play the vital venue.
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Phoenix
See big bands plus rising stars in Exeter
Phoenix is a vibrant multi-arts venue complete with a film and gig auditorium, gallery spaces, a recording studio, and a cafe-bar. Home to creativity in Exeter, guests can attend courses, enjoy poetry/spoken word events, and see awesome music gigs. The Meteors, Showhawk Duo, Stone Foundation all play Phoenix in the coming months.
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Princess Pavilion
A jewel in the crown for Falmouth’s music scene
Princess Pavilion is a 600-capacity concert hall accompanied by the stunning Gyllyngdune Gardens and café used for weddings, art fairs and community events. The Falmouth venue also offers live music and theatre all year round, with both shoegaze legends RIDE and Welsh blues-rock greats Cardinal Black playing there later this year.
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MECA
The historic venue hosting the future stars you need to see
MECA Swindon has undergone many incarnations since it first opened doors as The Regent Theatre in 1929. Its striking Art Deco style and large 600-capacity space make it the perfect place to enjoy music of all genres. Coming shows include Trevor Nelson's Soul Nation, Charlie Simpson DJ Set, and Martin Kemp.
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