Folk Night
half moon
sun 1 nov · 8.00pm
Free
open mic
Sparky's Flying Circus
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Oxford's longest running free, late night, open mic session with featured guest artists. Hosted by Oxford's favourite compere 'Sparky, The Dangerous Poet'. All forms of music, poetry, performance & song welcome. PA provided. Free drink for performers.
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Sparky's Flying Circus is Oxford's longest-running free late-night open mic, held every Thursday at the Half Moon in St Clement's since 2001. Compered by Sparky, the Dangerous Poet, the night features extended sets from two guest artists before the floor opens to all, music, poetry, comedy, and everything in between. Entry is free and every performer gets a complimentary drink.
weekly, thursdays · hosted by sparky, the dangerous poet
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