Big Team Open Mic Sessions: Showcase

Open Mic Sessions is a new talent development programme for emerging original music creators across Bristol & Gloucestershire, who have experienced barriers to accessing live performance opportunities.

This showcase event brings together the artists taking part in the programme, who’ll perform their original music live, some for the first time in Gloucester.

Expect a mix of emerging solo artists, singers, rappers and MC’s, with a special guest joining us on the night. Come along, support new talent and hear some of the artists shaping the region’s next generation of new music.

About Big Team

Big Team is a community dedicated to expanding access and creating options for individuals who face barriers within the live events industry. We achieve this through community engagement, data-driven projects, equity provision, connection-building opportunities, and sustained, long-term engagement.

Originally established in 2019 by Team Love Productions as a proactive response to the lack of representation within their own workforce and the festival industry as a whole, Big Team has now grown and developed into its own entity, and is driven by members of the communities that it serves.

This event is part of Creative Futures Week, check out other events you can attend in Gloucestershire.

Getting here

Address:

The Music Works – Gloucester Hub,

2nd Floor Kings House,

27 St Aldate Street,

Gloucester,

GL1 1RP

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By train: Gloucester Railway Station is a five minute walk from the Hub. Exit the station, cross the main road towards the transport hub, walk through it, turn right into Kings Square, and continue straight ahead, The Music Works Hub entrance is on your right. Train times and tickets can be found via GWR.

By bus: Gloucester's main bus station is a two minute walk from the Hub, with regular services across the city and from surrounding towns including Tewkesbury. Exit through the transport hub, turn right into Kings Square, and continue straight ahead, the Hub entrance is on your right. Bus times can be found Stagecoach.

By car: There's no official drop off point, but a turning point on St Aldate Street sits around 50 feet from the entrance. The nearest car park is Kings Walk Car Park, two minute's walk away, with 12 blue badge bays and payment by cash, phone, online or app. Current charges via Gloucester City Council.

By bike: Racks are available in Kings Square, around 10 metres from the building.

Accessibility at the Hub

The Music Works - Gloucester Hub is built to welcome everyone. It includes:

A lift to the second floor and step-free access throughout

A Space for Change accessible toilet with winch and changing bed

An accessible stage and powered doors

A sensory room with vibroacoustic equipment which will be used as a quiet space during the evening

Adjustable lighting for sensory sensitivities in every studio

A range of instruments and interfaces for those who can't access standard equipment

Hearing loop

If there's anything else we can do to help you feel comfortable on the night, just let us know.

The Music Works - Gloucester Hub