Musicians and music fans in the Cockermouth area will soon have another live venue to enjoy.
The town’s Kirkgate Centre is launching a monthly Sunday Session on the heels of its Open Mic nights that used to take place on a Friday.
The first of the new Sunday Sessions takes place on Sunday, September 8 at 2pm (doors open 1.45pm, free entry) with the second scheduled to follow on Sunday, October 13.
Kirkgate General Manager Emma Heys said: “Are you a musician, looking for a place to test out your tunes? Do you sing/play and would love to meet up with other musicians to have a bit of a jam?
“Our open mic night has evolved! We’re starting a new approach, to cater for all, with our Sunday Sessions.
“Come down for a listen, or bring an instrument (including your voice!) and show us what you’ve got!
“We will offer slots for those who would like to perform on their own. However, if you’re up for some jamming along, let us know and maybe we can get the whole place joining in.
“We have a basic PA and a couple of mics ready and waiting for you, but if you prefer acoustic our bar has a wonderful natural reverb.”
For details of all Kirkgate Centre events, check out Events Archive – Kirkgate Arts and Heritage
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Kirkgate is a charity based in Cockermouth, Cumbria. It operates an arts and heritage centre as well as working with towns and villages in West Cumbria to encourage a diverse programme of arts, culture and entertainment. Its vision is to ensure that creative talent is valued, developed and supported with opportunities for all to engage actively with, and enjoy, the arts, local heritage and community life.
The Kirkgate Centre brings the best cultural, theatrical and entertainment events to Cumbria. From the best feature and documentary films to live streaming of top London shows, to local talent, heritage exhibitions, music, theatre, comedy and more, there is something for everyone.
In the historic Kirkgate Quarter of the Gem Town of Cockermouth, sitting on the edge of the Lake District National Park, the Kirkgate Centre is the perfect venue for special occasions, conferences, meetings, courses, exhibitions or private film screenings.
Kirkgate manages Arts Out West which stages performances in community venues from Furness to the Solway, ranging from nationally-recognised theatre companies to international musicians with events that are as much a social occasion as a performance. It is a member of the National Rural Touring Forum supported by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation.
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For more information:
Emma Heys 01900 829966
www.kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk
The Kirkgate Centre, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, CA13 9PJ