Free Guide for venues & events of all genres with 3 simple criteria 1) Closing times advertised for gigs & events (not full schedules) giving ability to arrange safe return transport 2) Seating provision at any ‘all standing’ performances where needed & 3) Clean, safe, welcoming spaces for the local community. Aim of ‘Play 2 All’ is to prevent venue closures securing the future for our world envied & much loved UK Live Music Scene.
Invite for inclusion – Free Play 2 All Directory
Please download, screen shot or share page link. Your assistance is highly appreciated. Target is for Play 2 All ethos to be the UK live music industry standard by Xmas 2024. Intention is not for exclusivity, but for everywhere to get on board.
PLAY 2 ALL UK DIRECTORY LISTING
The following venues/events portray Play 2 All ethos & engagement. For full information regarding access & individual facilities, please contact them directly
100 CLUB London W1D 1LL www.the100club.co.uk ruby@the100club.co.uk Station 300 mtrs
ACTRESS AND BISHOP Birmingham B3 1EH www.theactressandbishop.co.uk info@theactressandbishop.co.uk Station 200 mtrs
THE ATKINSON Southport PR8 1DB www.theatkinson.co.uk info@theatkinson.co.uk Station 200 mtrs
BOOM BOOM CLUB Sutton SM1 2EY www.facebook.com/p/Boom-Boom-Club-100029971883865 suttonboomboomclub@gmail.com Station 100 mtrs
BROADCAST Glasgow G2 3LG www.broadcastglasgow.com bar@broadcastglasgow.com Station 200 mtrs
THE CAVERN Liverpool L2 6RE www.cavernclub.com cavmmt@gmail.com Station 200 mtrs
CHAPEL ARTS CENTRE Bath BA1 1QR www.chapelarts.org info@chapelarts.org Station 300 mtrs
THE COBBLESTONES Bridgwater TA6 5AP www.thecobblestones.co.uk bands@thecobblestonesmusic.co.uk Station 400 mtrs
THE DOROTHY PAX Sheffield S2 5SY www.dorothypax.com dorothypax@gmail.com Station 300 mtrs
EAGLE INN Salford M3 7DW www.eagleinn.co.uk eagleinnsalford@gmail.com Station 500 mtrs
ELYSIUM GALLERY & STUDIO Swansea SA1 1PE www.elysiumgallery.com info@elysiumgallery.com Station 150 mtrs
EMPIRE MUSIC HALL Belfast BT7 1JQ www.thebelfastempire.com info@thebelfastempire.com Station 20 mtrs
FROG & FIDDLE Cheltenham GL50 3HW www.frogandfiddle.butcombe.com frogandfiddle@butcombepubs.com Station 1400 mtrs
THE GLOBE Cardiff CF24 3NS www.globecardiff.co.uk theglobe@tegvenues.com Station 1500 mtrs
GRANARY ARTS CAFE Nantwich CW5 5ED www.thegranaryartscafe.com contact@thegranaryartscafe.com Station 500 mtrs
LIBRARY THEATRE Darwen BB3 3BU www.bwdvenues.com bwdvenuesboxoffice@blackburn.gov.uk Station 200 mtrs
LOGIN LOUNGE Camberley GU15 3PL www.loginlounge.co.uk hello@loginlounge.co.uk Station 400 mtrs
MATT & PHREDS Manchester M4 1LW www.mattandphreds.com club@mattandphreds.com Station 800 mtrs
THE MEMO Newbridge NP11 4FH www.tiwnmedia.co.uk info@twinmedia.co.uk Station 200 mtrs
THE MOON Cardiff CF10 1BR www.themooncardiff.com info@themooncardiff.com Station 600 mtrs
NEW CONTINENTAL Preston PR1 8JP www.newcontinental.net info@newcontinental.net Station 700 mtrs
PEER HAT Manchester M1 1BE www.thepeerhat.com nick@thepeerhat.com Station 800 mtrs
RAILWAY Winchester SO22 5AE www.railwayinn.pub info@railwayinn.pub Station 300 mtrs
REDGRAVE THEATRE Bristol BS8 3LE www.redgravetheatre.com info@redgravetheatre.com Station 1000 mtrs
ROPETACKLE ARTS Shoreham BN43 5EG www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk admin@ropetacklecentre.co.uk Station 700 mtrs
THE TOLBOOTH Stirling FK8 1DE www.stirlingevents.org tollbooth@stirling.gov.uk Station 900 mtrs
WEST END CENTRE Aldershot GU11 3JD www.westendcentre.co.uk west.end.centre@hampshireculturaltrust.co.uk Station 800 mtrs
FEATURED EVENT SEPTEMBER 2024
Rail Ale & Blues Festival – CCLR – N.E.Lincs
PLAY 2 ALL featured event for September 2024 – 19.00 pm Friday 13 – 17.00 pm Sunday 15 at Cleethorpes Coastal Light Railway, N.E. Lincs, DN35 0AG.
Acts include Bluesman Mike Francis, Rambling Preachers, Michael Woods, Robin Bibbi, Raising Sand, Bowevil Bros, Lightning Threads, Kier/Tom Kilner & Lucy & the Hopefuls.
Entry Free – Full bar & food facilities on site. Own seating welcome & disabled access on site. Play 2 All UK representation will be on site throughout Friday Evening & Saturday lunchtime if anyone has any questions about the scheme.
For all event information please see CCLR.CO.UK Festival info live link. Look forward to seeing you all there!
FEATURED EVENT AUGUST 2024
The Great British R&B Festival Colne – Lancashire
Play 2 All final Featured Event in lead up to the Directory Launch on September 1st is the iconic long established Colne Blues Festival which runs from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th of August. It was while the project founder was covering this very event for the national press in 2023 that the idea & concept for the scheme first came about.
The Festival has evolved from a 2 stage beginning in 1990 to a huge event that now spreads throughout whole town of Colne with an array of Fringe venue activities as well as some of finest Main Stage acts on today’s Blues scene. It is organised by the Colne Blues Society along with Colne Town Council and all information can be found at Bluesfestival.co.uk & Play 2 All representatives will be in attendance throughout the weekend who look forward to meeting you all.
Delighted to have the Festival on board as such a wonderful example of the Play 2 All model, facilities & whole community ethos.
FEATURED EVENT JULY 2024
Gloucester Blues Festival 2024
Gloucester Blues Festival runs from Friday 19th July to Sunday 28th inclusive & features a whole host of acts including Will Killeen, James Oliver Band, Innes Siburn & one of UK’s most prolific troubadours, Mr Big Joe Bone (pictured) on 3 occasions.
For the 7 Venues & specific performance times please see gloucesterbid.uk/blues-festival
All venues listed have seating facilities (outdoor shows own seating welcome) & are part of the City’s vibrant entertainment & hospitality network. The festival has run for as long as most can remember.
Importantly the individual venue finish times are clearly indicated on the online programme (link above) so transport or collection can be easily arranged in advance as necessary.
Play 2 All UK representatives will be in attendance during the event so please get in touch to meet up!
FEATURED EVENT JUNE 2024
AFRICA OYE FESTIVAL
(UK’s Largest Celebration of African Music & Culture)
SEFTON PARK, LIVERPOOL
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June 12-30 pm – 9-30 pm daily
Free Event with Accessible Viewing Tent & Own Seating Welcome
(*) For purposes of ‘Play 2 All’ Directory, a venue is defined as a space or event that has PA facilities. Naturally there will be exceptions.
