Metal 2 the Masses
2019 Venues
BRIGHTON | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | NEWCASTLE | BOURNEMOUTH | OSLO NORWAY | POLAND | OXFORD | LONDON | COVENTRY | WOLVERHAMPTON | BURNLEY | HITCHIN | BELFAST | STOKE | MILTON KEYNES | CHELTENHAM | BRISTOL | SOMERSET | NOTTINGHAM | LEICESTER | SHEFFIELD | LEEDS | MERSEYSIDE | BIRMINGHAM | REPUBLIC OF IRELAND | NORTH WALES | NORWICH | MANCHESTER | SOUTH WALES | ESSEX | GLASGOW
BRIGHTON
THE GREEN DOOR STORE
Finals Date: Jun 30
- Tel:
- 07972569961
- Email:
- Mark764wood@googlemail.com
After taking a year out Brighton is back for a 5th year in Brighton Jackhammer Promotions and The Green Door Store bring the M2TM to you, after 3 incredibly successful events where the best of Brighton has competed. Tucked away under Brighton train station is where you can find us.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
THE BLACK PRINCE
Finals Date: Jun 29
- Tel:
- 07395830779 / 07813200789
- Email:
- deadsetmanagement@gmail.com or bobbienewton97@gmail.com
HOP Events is a primarily rock/metal events company hosting live bands and DJ sets mostly in the across the nation. Currently set up in Coventry, Northants, and Cardiff. Our shows and DJ sets bringing you up to date with the most recent rock/metal music (of both the local and worldwide scale) - playing the classics as well! Feel free to contact us in regards to playing at any of our events, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. www.facebook.com/HOPEventsUK
NEWCASTLE
TRILLIANS ROCK BAR
Finals Date: Jun 22
- Tel:
- Email:
- kev@m2tmnewcastle.com
Trillians Rock Bar is a firm staple in the North-East Rock Community. Although there were some uncertain times in recent years, it’s seen a new lease of life under the management of sound man Dave Hills and Barbara Blair. The passion by the management team puts a spark into a very important North-East venue, just looking at the gig hall of fame tells you all you need to know – a mixture of strong established bands and upcoming bands who went on to better things. A beacon in the rock scene for sure – and – yes, they serve Hobgoblin on tap.
BOURNEMOUTH
THE ANVIL
Finals Date: Jun 09
- Tel:
- 07845518110
- Email:
- anvilbookings@hotmail.com
The Anvil is Bournemouth's premier rock bar and venue and hosts a wide variety of genres all year round. With a backbar of over 100 spirits, a rock jukebox, friendly atmosphere and an ever growing reputation for live music by hosting national and international touring bands. 2019 will mark the 10 year anniversary of METAL 2 THE MASSES in Bournemouth, and as always, we are happy to support grass roots bands getting the opportunity to play this great and prestigious festival!
OXFORD
THE WHEATSHEAF & THE BULLINGDON
Finals Date: May 24
- Tel:
- 07947133651
- Email:
- twofacepromotions@gmail.com
Based in oxford city centre ‘The Wheatsheaf’ and established it’s self as Oxford’s leading small venue. Hosting a stand-alone room for all live music with its very own private bar.
Used by most promoters in the Oxfordshire area and well known by its locals for the rock and metal nights that are put on monthly making this the perfect place to host Bloodstock’s Metal to The masses
LONDON
BIG RED & THE DOME
Finals Date: Jul 06
- Tel:
- +44 0 7869 249 706 (text first)
- Email:
- monstaents2@yahoo.co.uk
Monsta / STC is happy to host M2TM London for its second year at the BIG RED in Holloway - a popular destination venue established in North London for its late licence, drink and food selection (at local prices) and its emphasis on hard rock and metal. The décor, sound, lighting and stage facilities are renowned and live music at Big Red has always been the forte at this friendly, local alternative haunt that affectionately refers to itself as a “downtown dive bar”. With this being our 8th year hosting this superb incentive for underground heavy music we are sure both bands and customers will feel welcome in their new home. FREE ENTRY. www.monstaents.com
COVENTRY
THE ARCHES & THE EMPIRE
Finals Date: Apr 27
- Tel:
- 07521422364
- Email:
- M2tmcov@gmail.com
Arches Venue:
Heats and Semi Finals will once again take place at Arches Venue Located just outside Coventry City Centre in Earlsdon, Arches Live Music Venue and Snooker offers a great lineup of Live Rock and Metal acts. First class snooker and pool tables combined with live entertainment.
The Empire:
The Grand Final Will be Held at The Empire Coventry, Empire is a 800+ capacity multi purpose venue in the heart of Coventry. We have regular Live Music and Club events with recent shows including Skindred, Vader and Emtombed AD. We are located within the campus of Coventry University.
WOLVERHAMPTON
KK’S STEEL MILL
Finals Date: Jun 01
- Tel:
- 07581438565
- Email:
- Mayhem.promo.uk@gmail.com
Live Rock and Metal Venue in the Heart of the Midlands!
Events hosted by Heavy Metal Legend KK Downing founder member of Judas Priest.
BURNLEY
SANCTUARY ROCK BAR
Finals Date: Jun 01
- Tel:
- 07846121918
- Email:
- blackstar_beth@hotmail.com
Sanctuary Rock Bar is an established alternative venue that offers a wide variation of live bands each weekend. We have previously hosted Metal 2 The Masses for the past 3 years, each year growing in popularity. Opening in 2005, we are a hotspot for local metalheads alike.
HITCHIN
CLUB 85
Finals Date: May 21
- Tel:
- Email:
- m2tmhitchin@gmail.com
Fully equipped and well appointed 300 capacity dedicated grass roots live music venue.
Nice Stage, Great Sound, Big Heart.
Home to the local metal scene of Herts, Beds and Cambs.
BELFAST
VOODOO BELFAST
Finals Date: May 17
- Tel:
- 07779 729 547
- Email:
- the_distortion_project@hotmail.com
Voodoo Belfast is a small but vibrant live venue situated in the centre of Belfast. It caters for rock and metal bands of all shades and has hosted a variety of national and international touring acts, as well as catering for a vibrant local metal scene. This will be the fourth year that Voodoo has hosted the M2M finals and semi’s and it’s never less than an amazing night of grass roots local metal!!
STOKE
THE UNDERGROUND
Finals Date: May 31
- Tel:
- 07969271283
- Email:
- theundergroundstoke@gmail.com
The Underground has long been one of Staffordshire's leading venues for live music. The Underground is an active supporter of unsigned metal music and is delighted to be part of Metal 2 The Masses for a second successive year.
MILTON KEYNES
THE CRAUFORD ARMS
Finals Date: May 25
- Tel:
- 07395830779 / 07813200789
- Email:
- deadsetmanagement@gmail.com or bobbienewton97@gmail.com
HOP Events is a primarily rock/metal events company hosting live bands and DJ sets mostly in the across the nation. Currently set up in Coventry, Northants, and Cardiff. Our shows and DJ sets bringing you up to date with the most recent rock/metal music (of both the local and worldwide scale) - playing the classics as well! Feel free to contact us in regards to playing at any of our events, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. www.facebook.com/HOPEventsUK
CHELTENHAM
FROG & FIDDLE
Finals Date: Jul 05
- Tel:
- 01292 701156
- Email:
- frogandfiddlegigs@gmail.com
We’re a 180 capacity venue in the heart of Cheltenham, located in the epicentre of studentville.
We are dedicated to bringing the best live entertainment to the town, be that pro wrestling, stand up comedy, drag artists, and of course the absolute finest in live music across all genres.
BRISTOL
THE EXCHANGE
Finals Date: Jul 06
- Tel:
- 07737160708
- Email:
- m2tmbristol@gmail.com
M2TM Bristol is hosted by Mortishead at Exchange, Bristol. Exchange is a 250 capacity events space, offering an adventurous and diverse program up to seven nights a week. The space is available to the community and open to new ideas – alongside our gig program we have played host to intimate bar gigs, plays, brewery takeovers, rehearsals, workshops, pop up kitchens, flea markets, art exhibitions, book launches, talks and conferences.
SOMERSET
THE COBBLESTONES
Finals Date: Jun 08
- Tel:
- 07779993409
- Email:
- Graham@thecobblestonesmusic.co.uk
The Cobblestones is a multi purpose music venue and pub. Opened originally as a pub in the 1980s but taken over in 2015 and converted into a music venue.
NOTTINGHAM
THE MAZE
Finals Date: Jun 22
- Tel:
- Email:
- info@ikeproductions.co.uk
- Website:
- Visit Page
The Maze has in recent years become somewhat of a legendary venue. Mixing a host of underground club nights and alternative band nights. It has become a linchpin in the ever growing music community of Nottingham city. A strong supporter of local bands, The Maze hosts regular gigs for local musicians and has had some of the UKs finest talents grace it's stage. Bands such Evil Scarecrow, Lawnmower Death, Black Tongue, Black Spiders, The Algorithm, Ingested, Martyr Defiled, Our Hollow Our Home have all passed through this venue.
LEICESTER
DUFFY’S BAR & FIREBUG
Finals Date: May 25
- Tel:
- 07526560513
- Email:
- resinonline@hotmail.co.uk
With heats at Duffy’s bar and firebug 2019 will see the final held at our purpose built venue Dryden street, already making a name for itself with sold out shows inc the temperance movement and Hedpe/Senser and with bands like king810 playing this year our 450 cap venue is perfect for the cream of Leicester.
SHEFFIELD
MULBERRY BAR & VENUE
Finals Date: May 04
- Tel:
- 07979881519
- Email:
- jake.mulberryvenue@gmail.com
Situated on 2 floors, the Mulberry Bar is home to your everyday city centre pub goer. Music which you know and lots of cheesy fun stuff. The Mulberry Venue down those stairs is an underground venue, one which a lot of the underground scenes in Sheffield call home. Often open with something loud on, so M2TM should really be at home !!!
LEEDS
WHARF CHAMBERS
Finals Date: Jun 21
- Tel:
- 07801430268
- Email:
- Matt.talbot@gmail.com or wrathpromotions@gmail.com
Wharf Chambers is a bar and multi-use venue in the centre of Leeds run by a workers’ co-op in partnership with a members’ club. We aim to provide an inclusive and affordable space for music, art, film, politics and discussion that brings together people from communities across Leeds.
The events room is available for use by community groups, interest groups (craft, reading etc), wellbeing classes (yoga, meditation etc) and other uses as appropriate. As long-term residents of the city we are well aware of the lack of affordable city centre space for these kinds of activities. You also need to be a member to book the event space. See the Bookings page for further info.
MERSEYSIDE
EBGB’s
Finals Date: Jun 22
- Tel:
- 07742395985
- Email:
- Andy@DeathWave.co.uk
DeathWave Entertainment are taking over EBGBs for the third consecutive year to bring Metal 2 the Masses to the Merseyside Region. A bare brick, underground venue with metal grid work and candles giving exactly the right feel for such an event. Also packing with a top notch sound system and a very well stocked bar.
Situated on Seel Street in the heart of the RopeWalks area in Liverpool City centre. We will be within easy walking distance of all forms of public transport and a host of places to grab a quick pre-gig bite to eat.
BIRMINGHAM
THE HAMMER & THE ANVIL
Finals Date: Jul 07
- Tel:
- 07533887413
- Email:
- Hammerpromotions@gmail.com or chamberoflostsound@gmail.com
Right in the heart of Birmingham City Centre The Hammer and the Anvil offers a live space with a 100 capacity. With the massive success of the previous M2TM competition we anticipate a huge response for next years events.
We are the ONLY designated Heavy Metal bar in the Home of Metal. We offer a wide range of beverages including ales. We host gigs throughout the week and bands want to play here from all over the world and we have been mentioned in the Heavy Metal press.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
FIBBER MAGEES
Finals Date: May 18
- Tel:
- +353 1 6853549
- Email:
- oran@overdrive.ie
- Facebook:
- Visit Facebook Page
Located in the heart of Dublin city, Fibber Magees could well be described as the headquarters for the Irish Metal scene. Having been an established rock/metal/alt venue since the late 80’s, Fibber Magees boasts two floors dedicated to live music, with a large outdoor beer garden and a capacity of 450 on the main floor and 250 in the basement.
For more details please visit https://www.facebook.com/fibbermagees.ie
For all other information on Metal 2 The Masses Ireland, please visit www.overdrive.ie, the official location for all things metal.
NORTH WALES
LIVE ROOMS & ATOMIC WREXHAM
Finals Date: Jun 17
- Tel:
- 01244544195
- Email:
- Fozz4983@gmailcom
Rewind for great music. Rewind For Live Music. Rewind for awesome drinks offers. Rewind for fun! Rewind is the place to be in the heart of Wrexham. We have a fun, friendly party vibe all the time. Our music selection picks out all the hits from the 1960's through to now. Thursday - Student Night! Friday - All Request Fridays! Saturday - Back To The 80's Rewind is located on the corner of Town Hill and Abbott Street, Wrexham.
MANCHESTER
REBELLION
Finals Date: Jun 23
- Tel:
- 07858619163 or 07501684033
- Email:
- robin@rebellion.club or adam@rebellion.club
ESSEX
THE SOUNDHOUSE AT THE BULL
Finals Date: Jun 28
- Tel:
- 07732220248
- Email:
- Ianmanning1972@outlook.com
GLASGOW
IVORY BLACKS
Finals Date: May 03
- Tel:
- 07538463752
- Email:
- locavenltd@gmail.com
Ivory Blacks is a 300 Capacity Live Music Venue in the very Centre of Glasgow, Scotland , one of the best City’s in the UK for Live Music, Every week we have gigs featuring Rock/Metal/Punk bands both touring and Local.
We have been the host for M2TM in Scotland for the past Decade with some amazing past winners, and some great shows on the way to the final each year.