Staff members Ethan and Archie got to have a rehearsal in The Red Room a few days before its grand opening in June 1st. It was closed in 2021 because it was tired and a bit ‘too red.’ We used it as a workshop/ store room that rapidly turned into the junk room. Our new […]
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Back in 2010, Stayfree was also a music performance venue – Lock 42. We hosted many amazing bands and there are posters and information about this era on display in the lounge. From this time, we’ve kept our alcohol licence, which means that bands can buy a beer, wine or cider to drink in rehearsals
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I downloaded Chat GPT a while ago to help me with a research project. After a while I wandered off what I was supposed to be doing and wondered whether it could actually write songs? I gave it a title and a synopsis of a song I am currently working on to see what the
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You might assume that everyone booking Stayfree rooms is involved in music. But we’re now the proud host of a brand new podcast series called The Amateur MILF* Society, created by Rosie and Sinead here in our Yellow Production Room. The hour-long podcasts blend humour, wisdom and personal experiences all on the theme of being
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This was our first time at The Big Difference venue. I was very eager to put Showcases on at The Big Difference because it the bar is run by an old staff member – Anthony from Earls. This event was incredibly busy so I spent most my time upstairs on ‘door duty’ so my pictures
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Dum Language, The Verinos, Melonade at Duffy’s Bar 30th June 2022 It’s so brilliant to be able to go out to gigs again! These three Leicester bands were all quite different, but it made the event at Duffy’s Bar that bit more intense. If you’re the kind of person still reluctant to go out or
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Guitar players never seem too keen to lend their guitars out. Would you? Stayfree Music does! We know that some people have 20 or more guitars in their loft, spare room and hanging on walls all through the house, but if you dare touch one without asking, you’re for it! We understand that expensive set-ups
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