Open mic Halloween takeover night headlined by Whiplash at The Dark Horse in Moseley.
Whiplash are taking over The Dark Horse on Friday 30 October for their Halloween special, the Whiplash Halloween Takeover. It's an open mic night, so the bill is built on whoever turns up to play on the night rather than a fixed line-up. If you've been to one of their open mics before, you'll know how it works: a mix of local regulars and new faces, with the setlist filling up as the evening goes on.
Because it's a Halloween special, the night sits right in the run-up to the holiday, and the open mic format means the music can go in a few different directions depending on who signs up. It's a session that welcomes anyone with something to play, so you'll likely hear a fair spread of styles across the night rather than one particular sound. If you're a performer yourself, it's a chance to get a few songs out in front of a crowd; if you're just coming to listen, it's a good way to catch a handful of different acts in one sitting.
The venue is The Dark Horse in Moseley, over on Alcester Road. It's a well-known spot in the area, and for a night like this, it's the kind of place where you can just turn up and settle in for the evening. The open mic format means the music is the main thing, and since it's a takeover, Whiplash are the ones running the show.
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It kicks off at 9:30 pm on Friday 30 October, so it's a late one that runs well into the night. If you're planning to play, it's worth getting there early to make sure you get a slot. Otherwise, just head down to Moseley and see what the night brings.
