KARAOKE AND POP MUSIC IN LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE

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Karaoke nights

You can often hear very good singers at the many Karaoke sessions that are help in pubs and bars around the city and county. This is a popular passtime and many people love to go out and have a go at singing their favourite songs.

Karaoke nights are often not easy to find out about - so if you know of one in your area, please let us know so we can list it.

Monday Nights

Karaoke for eveyone takes place in the Dover Castle, Dover Street, Leicester (just up from the Little Theatre). Starts around 8.30 p.m. and goes on till about 11.30 ish. The oldest gay bar in the UK!.

Wednesday Nights

The Village, Braunstone Gate, Leicester (opposite Quebec Club) From about 9 p.m. Free entry.

Friday Nights

Shakespeares Head, Southgates, Leicester, LE1 5SH

Shakespears Head web site

Free entry Friday evening Event Contact: Dave, Shakespeares Head bar 0116 262 4378 Event organiser: Elvis

Sunday Nights

The Craddock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, Leicester, Karaoke on Sunday evenings with MC Glenn Bonnar.

Karaoke every Sunday at Quebec Bar in Belgrave Gate from around 9 ish til very late. With drag MC.

Karoke events are sometimes held at Chaplins Bar, 24 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester.

Open Mic Nights

Monday Nights

The Musician, Clyde Street, Leicester - a must for all serious singers. Its called the City Acoustic Club. Just turn up and sing 2 songs.

Wednesday Nights

At the Hind on London Road (A great pub opposite the railway station)
Starting at 8.30pm every Wednesday. See www.sunflowersongs.co.uk  for more details.

Thursday Nights

Olives Bar, 95 Queens Road, Leicester. 8.30 p.m. Free entry.