Posted by Not a thing.
Patches is an 'Open Genre' night, sometimes with loose themes for each night but often a deliberately eclectic mix. The night features mostly new bands and performers. It takes place monthly on Fridays. We have two main slots each month plus a low tech opener, and play mostly brand new music in between to fit the line up. The night generally runs from 8pm-10pm, with a hard curfew at 11pm. We have a Bass Amp and house Drum Kit. Performers need to bring breakables and all other equipment. We have no guitar amp. The solo opener gets a flat £40, guaranteed. The rest of the door (£6 advance, £8 on the door) is split equally between the two full bands.
Doors 8pm · Curfew 11pm · Step-free stage: no
Apply by Wed 30 Sept 2026
You will hear by Fri 2 Oct 2026
Looking for a band to play any slot. Genre: any. Suits acts gigging regularly, playing originals or covers, based anywhere.
Share of tickets: Half the door, after the opener's £40. £6 advance, £8 on the door · Nothing to pay, no tickets to sell
Looking for a band to play any slot. Genre: any. Suits new acts, playing originals or covers, based anywhere.
Share of tickets: Half the door, after the opener's £40. £6 advance, £8 on the door · Nothing to pay, no tickets to sell
Looking for a solo artist to play opener. Genre: any. Suits any level, playing originals or covers, based anywhere.
Set fee: A flat £40, guaranteed · Nothing to pay, no tickets to sell
What Not a thing. asks of whoever takes part
- Always do your best to be nice, respectful and not rude - to Not a thing. and to all other people working on the night. - Understand that Not a thing. is a non-profit voluntary promotion, and not a paid day job - we can't always respond immediately. - Take part in the shared job of 'promotion' by sharing the provided assets in as many places as possible. - Turn up on or before the agreed time - or communicate as far in advance as you can if this isn't possible. - Provide a clear tech spec, agree what you are/aren't bringing, and then bring it on the night. - Watch as much of the other bands on the line up as you can, and ask others to do the same. - Do your best on the night to make it a good night.
