James Goad
Music and Arts Guide
The following document features a variety of different venues in Barnsley, which are good for live bands or DJs. This should be of use to any unsigned band wishing to get gigs in the area. Some places might pay to have a band, others don't. It all depends on the quality/ size of the venue and how well known you are as a band or DJ.
This is Butterfield's Bar on Market Hill, Barnsley. Tel: 01226 733854. It's a trendy town centre bar, which serves a good range of food every day from 11am to 7pm. As far as evenings go, Wednesday is student night with two for one offers on all drinks and there is a DJ playing every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Butterfield's also has bands playing sometimes when it is not a DJ night. Overall, It is a very clean and well-run bar.
This is Bodegas Bar on Pitt Street, Barnsley. Tel 01226 210220. Website www.bodegas.co.uk. It is a lively student pub with Pool tables, Darts, two large TV screens......
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