Goring Unplugged exists to promote acoustic music of all types, played by people of all ages. We are aiming to provide a stress-free, happy place to play. It is a non-competitive non profit-making event. All money raised goes to pay for the hall rental or is plowed back into Goring Unplugged either for equipment or as food and drink to be consumed by the audience. None of the organisers are paid, and unfortunately there is no money for musicians’ expenses.

Important

As you will have seen on the Homepage, Goring Unplugged is now a Quarterly event.

Due to the reduced number of shows, we are no longer accepting bookings on a first come first served basis. We have the details of all artists who have played here and if you HAVE already performed at Unplugged, we will get round to inviting you back again. But please be patient - we will be contacting musicians on an ongoing basis and offering a range of dates.

If you HAVE NOT performed at Goring Unplugged before and would like to tell us about yourself or someone you think should be encouraged to play send us a message HERE

All acts are booked in prior to the actual evening. Each act gets to play three songs or tunes. If your songs only average 30 seconds each, and you want to play more, let the compere (Jeanette) know when you arrive. If your songs are actually little symphonies and are likely to last more than 15 minutes in total, you may not get to do all three (We aim to finish the night by eleven, as by then the audience are beginning to wilt!)

Please remember, we are a TOTALLY unplugged, acoustic event. We have a good piano, for those who wish to use a keyboard.

If you have CDs to sell, we have a table in the Belleme Room (The room at the side of the Hall where you come in) that you can set up stall on. No need for the hard sell to our friendly and attentive audience, people they really like can shift a surprising number, so bring plenty.

You’re welcome to advertise other gigs and events you might be involved in, and if you want to leaflet the tables or tell the audience about it, or get Jeanette, our compere, to make an announcement, that’s fine.