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Our little guide to some of Southend's best regular small gigs & nights out

Southend has some amazing small innovative events that happen regularly. These are usually for small audiences, relatively cheap nights out and organised on a not for profit or voluntary basis. The nights are TOP QUALITY, well attended, well organised and highly entertaining. This is just a short list of the ones we know about or we have received high praise and exceptional feedback for. There is no specific order to this list, they're all awesome! You need to follow links and do some homework to find dates and venues, but once discovered, you'll be hooked.

There's more out there and if you have any you wish to nominate for the list please email us and tell us about them. [email protected]

Hidden Southend

1. EL REY

A night of original live music. Guest artists and bands are encouraged to perform their material in a lo-fi style synonymous with the feel of the night.

https://www.facebook.com/MOJO.Leigh

2. PINK FLAMINGO

Monthly music night at the Railway Hotel in Southend, two bands plus an acoustic slot, whip round for the main act and a rocking good time by all.

https://www.facebook.com/pinkflamingoclub/

3. BATTLELINES

Battlelines is a monthly songwriting challenege that requires audience participation. Each month 4 musicians get given a line written by an audience member and the musicians are challenged to create their own song which must inlcude that line. The musicians will do battle over the lyrics, guitars in hand! The audience deciding the overall victor.

Other songs are played on the night and impromptu performances welcomed. Run by SoSlam

https://www.facebook.com/pg/soslamsounds/events

4. GREEN ROOM

Every 1st Wednesday of the month 8-10pm @Ten Green Bottles. An evening where songwriters, poets & spoken word artists perform their original material. Free entry

https://www.facebook.com/greenroomtgb/

5. PAY WHAT YOU LIKE COMEDY

Hosted by Ross McGrane this weekly Sunday evening event 8pm @The Alex, brings together a smorgasbord of comedians. FREE to enter, donations encouraged on exit!

https://www.facebook.com/littlesmashcomedy/

6. CULTURE AS A DARE

CAAD is anautonomous group, self funded and driven to provide interesting and alternative music far from the mainstream. You need to check their page to see whats coming up!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/cultureasadare/

7. THE LAUGHTER ACADEMY

The Laughter Academy was started by Lee Tearrell who has performed improvisation for over 29 years, across America, Canada, Europe, India and all across the UK, performing in theatres universities, pub venues, hotel function rooms and larger venues including the Barbican, Birmingham NIA, The Improv in LA, Universal Studios and more. Look out for the Improv nights and workshops. You'll go see the show, enjoy it so much, you'll join the workshop and be in the next SHOW!

https://www.facebook.com/LaughterAcademy/

8. POETRY SPOKEN WORD

@Peggys Sues Music Bar hosted by Jay Laker 2nd Tuesday of every month

https://www.facebook.com/peggysueslivemusic/

9. THE BLIND PIG GIGS

Secret gigs featuring top draw bands, a comedian and DJ, for a full night of entertainment, for those that take the risk! Co hosted by SoSlam & London Road Studios - Every other month

https://www.facebook.com/pg/soslamsounds/events

10. SOUND OF THE SIRENS

A great night of music featuring Southends best and upcoming female musicians

https://www.facebook.com/WendySolomonMusic

11. BANDAOKE

Your chance to front your own band - pick your song, tell the band, get up and sing! Check Nicola Collis Music for dates & venue

https://www.facebook.com/NicolaCollisMusic/

12. SOUTHEND RISING

Showcasing Southends raising Young Musicians - Every month @Caddies

A new partnership between ESsex Vocal Coaching / Southend ALLINMUSIC / SoSlam

Follow their pages for events.

https://www.facebook.com/essexvocalcoaching