A Glebe bookshop with a courtyard bar where emerging local artists play free sets of their own songs, usually 7 to 9pm on bar nights. The second Wednesday of each month is Open Stage, with ten 8-minute slots and sign-up from 6.30pm. To play, email [email protected] with a link to your music.
Solo, duo and small-group original acoustic acts (singer-songwriters, indie-folk, jazz, roots), plus poets. Emerging local artists playing free 7 to 9pm sets.
Music is in the back courtyard, reached through the bookshop or down the side alley when the bar is open. Bar open Wed to Fri 5 to 10pm, Sat 4 to 10pm, closed Sun to Tue. Gigs typically 7 to 9pm, free entry. Poetry Night first Wednesday 6.30 to 9pm, $10, with open mic. Open Stage second Wednesday 7 to 9pm, free, ten 8-minute slots, sign-up 6.30pm. Ask about PA, stage and piano.
[email protected] - the general address, and also the one they publish for gig pitches. They ask for an email with a link to your music.
Partial. The ground floor of the shop, the cafe counter and the deck are accessible, though the counter is high and there is a small step to the deck. Upper floors are not. Single steps down to the side passage, the garden and the bathrooms. Staff will place a portable ramp on request. The alley entrance is accessible but uneven.
Original music, overwhelmingly local and emerging, across 168 past gigs. No covers or touring acts. Pitch to the shop staff. Da Capo second-hand sheet music shop is upstairs, plus a music studio for hire. 51 Glebe Point Rd.
3 gigs listed here since the guide started keeping count.