Gig Nights Gig night at the Courtyard

Courtyard gigs regularly attract up to 150 young people and take place once a month. 

They are organised by the Gig Committee who are a group of young people, many in bands themselves, interested in showcasing local talent and bringing more established bands to Bicester.  The committee manages the whole process from booking bands to publicising the event.

See also www.myspace.com/thecourtyardmusic

To join the Gig Committee contact Jeremy.Leggett@oxfordshire.gov.uk

To be considered to play at a forthcoming gig please send a CD to:
Jeremy Leggett
Senior Youth Worker
The Courtyard Youth Arts Centre
Launton Road
Bicester OX26 6D


Band rehearsals
Are you in a band?  Do you want to rehearse in a relaxed and informal environment?  There are two band rehearsal rooms available for hire.  Equipment includes:

Room 1 (ground floor)
Pearl Export drum kit
Stage 160 Fender guitar amp
TF200 Laney guitar amp
MG100 DFX Marshall guitar amp
Laney hardcore max 175-watt bass amp
PA system
2 x microphone stands
2 x Beringer microphones
1 x Shure SM58 microphone

Room 2 (first floor)
Percussion Plus drum kit
Stage 160 Fender guitar amp
TF200 Laney guitar amp
MG100 DFX Marshall guitar amp
RBW100 Laney bass amp
3 x microphone stands
1 x Beringer microphone
1 x Shure Beta 57a microphone
1 x Shure SM58 microphone

Many bands that rehearse here have gone on to perform at gig nights.

To book a practice (minimum slot 2 hours) call 01869 602555 or email jane.dyson@oxfordshire.gov.uk