Nottingham Gig Buddies

Open mic at Sumac means a relaxed, low-pressure Friday evening at their monthly acoustic open mic night.
This isn't a loud, packed pub—it’s an incredibly friendly, independent community space with a lovely "living room" vibe.

Past events have featured everything from singer-songwriters to spoken word, usually finishing with a fun, multicultural jam session.

It's a great spot to chat and connect without shouting over a heavy sound system.

📍 Where: Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone Street, New Basford, NG7 6HX (Accessible entrance available at 73 Beech Avenue, NG7 7LR)
⏰ When: Friday, November 6th

*6:30 PM – Meetup Arrival Window: Let's gather early to secure some seats together, grab a drink, and do introductions before the music starts.
*7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Music & Open Mic

🌿 Food & Drink: Sumac is volunteer-run and completely vegan-friendly, with cheap drinks and cozy vibes.

Fresh from dropping his new single ‘One Day To Live’ and completing a euphoric UK tour, a big year for Seb Lowe rises to new heights with confirmation of an autumn headline run.

Seb Lowe provides something to believe in. His songs target their righteous anger at hefty topics such as inequality, misogyny and the rise of the far-right, often engaging hearts and minds by infusing them with a scathing sense of satire and a savage wit. His contemporary take on the tradition of the protest song blends its timelessness with a contemporary indie-folk style