Want to play?

Do you have new songs or arrangements to try, a new line up for your group, a trial combo, want to gain stage experience or simply entertain people with live acoustic music?  

Peppard Unplugged is run totally by volunteers; no membership fees, no paid staff, no fees . . . we do it to keep our Hall in good condition and for the love of enjoying live music with like-minded people. As well as fund-raising, entry includes unlimited tea/coffee and a seasonal buffet, usually  including biscuits, cakes, fruit, cheese, bread and more! But bring your own booze! There is also our bumper Rapid-fire Raffle with donated prizes

This is an 'unplugged' community event.; we have no sound system and limited power points.  When playing from the stage, the acoustics in the hall are good. . . but, by arrangement, we are pragmatic and flexible, and you may bring small portable amps in cases such as for looping, acoustic bass, electric piano etc.  Acts perform from the stage (see photo). This has spot lights so the audience can see you . . . but like all stages, you might not see much of the audience as they will be in the dark! Have a look at our videos to get a feel.

Buffet: we ask performers for £3 (cash) contribution (as opposed to £6 for others) as refreshments and food are included as part of the evening - cheaper than the price of a pint and more of it! 

Raffle: we have a raffle !

The  normal format is seven or eight pre-booked, 15 minute slots, often with a longer 'feature' act to close the evening.  Spare slots, if any, are allocated on the evening . . . but that is very rare!  The attentive audience (no background chatter!) is seated 'cabaret' style, around small candle-lit tables.  We have a capacity of about 75 and usually run with about 45 to 50 in the audience.

Merch and videos: you may photo and video your set and sell your CDs and other merch  etc etc.  No commission - what you take is yours.

Performers should be there before 7:15pm, so we can settle your gear in the green room, confirm the running order and get things started on time. The  music starts at 7:30pm prompt, and normally finishes at about 10:30pm . . but we occasionally go on a bit later! Touring acts can stay overnight in their camper vans by special arrangement.

Directions to the Hall are on our Contacts page.

Any questions? send an email (see Contacts page).

To request a slot,  send an email (see contact page or the page banner). You'll receive an acknowledgement. Then, a week or so before the event you'll get an email confirming you have a slot and providing you with detailed information

Importantly, bring your friends and supporters!  Keep music alive in our village halls, whilst making sure they don't fall down (the halls, that is - not the friends)! 

Touring acts can stay in their campervans in the car park by prior arrangement. It has happened!