Musically happening places

[ChunkyMunky]

I'm thinking of moving somewhere completely different in England when I finish university. Somewhere with a great music scene that isn't London would be best! What can you fine lot recommend? How is your area for live music?

[ambient]

Bristol and the southwest seem to be pretty good for the non-normal or more interesting type of music.

I have a couple of solo gigs in Bath and Bristol coming up.

[Cato]

There's a lot going on in Birmingham, also excellent transport links to Wolverhampton and Coventry which are also pretty decent.

Edited February 12, 2017 by Cato

[Guest Jecklin]

Interested to see the replies here.

[LayDownThaFunk]

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There's a lot going on in Birmingham, also excellent transport links to Wolverhampton and Coventry which are also pretty decent.
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Coventry is dead! For original bands at least. Far too many pay to play venues.

[BrunoBass]

Banbury has a brilliant, thriving music scene, we have great transport links and one of the highest employment rates in the UK!

Edited February 11, 2017 by PaulGibsonBass

[ambient]

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There's a lot going on in Birmingham, also excellent transport links to Wolverhampton and Coventry which are also pretty decent.
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Birmingham ?

[josie]

Stockport is pretty lively, with a good community of musicians. And 10 minutes from Manchester on the train if you want the bright lights and bigger venues.

[Cathode_Follower]

+1 for Bristol. Loads of stuff happening across all different spheres, massive audience of music lovers, good pay, great busking scene if that's what you're into. Can't recommend it enough.

[Woodinblack]

There was a great guy playing the guitar and singing / rapping today just outside Cabot Circus in Bristol today. Actually gave him some money. Don't do that often.