Unplugged Wednesday Open Mic

The Jenny Lind in Old Town hosts the Unplugged Wednesday Open Mic on Wednesday 4 November, starting at 19:00. It's an acoustic-only night, so you'll find guitars, pianos and voices rather than amps and drums. James and Josh run the whole thing, and the open mic format means the line-up is built on the spot from whoever turns up to play.

Because it's an open mic, the night is as much about the people as the music. You'll hear local musicians testing out new songs, singers working through covers, and maybe a few people stepping up for their first time. The acoustic-only rule keeps the volume down, which makes it easy to talk between acts and keep an eye on who's coming up next. It's a relaxed atmosphere that works for musicians and music lovers alike, whether you're there to play or just to listen.

If you're thinking of playing, the acoustic focus means you'll be stripped back to the basics — just you and your instrument. It's a good spot to hear how a song holds up without a full band behind it. If you're just coming along, you'll get a mix of styles and voices throughout the evening, with James and Josh keeping things moving. The night runs from 19:00 at The Jenny Lind in Hastings Old Town.