As well as running 'Shake 'n' Sing', a free makaton music, movement & percussion workshop (currently on-hold whilst strict Covid social-distanced rules are in place) for pre-schoolers and their carers we are proudly family-friendly at all times.

Unlike most other licensed premises, we do not have a curfew for children or under 18's. We love to see families out socialising together (much like they do in so many other countries in Europe and across the world). As long as everyone is respectful whilst there is a performance taking place, we are happy you are here.

For young people under 24years, we run Youth Music Sessions which are meet-ups for those who don't have access to instruments and/or music lessons. During these sessions you can hear other young people jamming, pick up tips from others and try some collaborations. It may be possible to take home an instrument if one is available for you.

We run a number of programs, workshops and drop-in sessions for the community. They include:

* AQA accredited barista and sound engineering training 

* Shake 'n' Sing - song and percussion session for pre-schoolers & their carers

* Friendship Coffee - (free hot-drink and stay) for any person suffering from social isolation. No referral required. Simply come in during Friendship Coffee Hour & ask for a friendship coffee (hot drink of your choice)

* Youth Music - meet-up for young people without access to instruments or music lessons

* Fair Frets - access to instruments at low to no cost for those without access. A 'Sound Lounge' guitar-making project which is usually part of the Fair Frets scheme is currently onhold due to pressures of Covid19.

We support independent artists because it is not true that in losing the greats like David Bowie, Prince & Leonard Cohen we are losing all our great artists. They still exist and they are still creating! It’s simply that the industry has changed and major labels are more inaccessible than ever, so we don't get to hear the great music like we used to.

The artists we are working with are incredible musicians, creative writers, poets and activists. They are experimental and controversial. They are touching and expressive. 

Incredible artists may not be getting signed; but they are doing it anyway! They are setting up their own labels, working with small, independent management companies & booking agents. For us consumers of great music, it means we get to hear artists like Cohen and Bowie… at just a fraction of the price. 

The challenge this leaves us music fans with, is finding who these artists are. This is why venues like ours are so important. We are a platform and we are spreading the word. If we post that an artist is something special, please believe us. Buy a ticket and come and hear them. Art feeds our souls just as food feeds our bodies. You will leave the gig nourished and inspired.