PIP Open Mic

PIP Open Mic is a new open mic night starting at O'Connor's On Warwick Street in Worthing, and it's going to be a weekly thing. It runs every Wednesday from 8:00pm to 10:00pm, with sign-up from 19:30 for walk-ins on the night and the music kicking off around 20:00. If you're playing, that half-hour window is when you get your name on the list, so it's worth arriving a bit early to secure a slot.

O'Connor's is the town's only Irish bar, and it's the former Warwick, refurbished in 2021. It's one of Worthing's most atmospheric venues, with twinkling lights and a welcoming crowd, and the open mic is run by Blue Sky Music, who also programme the venue's live music and DJ nights across the weekend. The night is built for local talent, with a dedicated stage area and plenty of seating, and the organisers also stage charity open mics. It's an 18+ room.

If you're thinking of playing, the backline is provided: PA system, guitar amp and keys, with vocal mics and an in-house engineer to be confirmed. You can turn up with your instrument and a few songs ready to go without having to lug your own amp across town. Entry is free, so it's as much for listening as it is for playing. The first one is on Wednesday 10 November, 8:00pm to 10:00pm, with sign-up from 19:30 at O'Connor's On Warwick Street, 25 Warwick St, Worthing BN11 3DQ.