If you are in a good quality LOCAL rock, blues, folk, jazz, prog, country-rock, soul or funk band and would like a support slot at Mr Kyps, Please call Bert or Kyp on 01202 748945 or email info"replace with an at sign'mrkyps.net and you could be sharing the stage with a legend before you know it!

NOTE: Whilst we will not rule out support bands from out of the area, you will have to convince us of your ability to attract people. We are looking for bands who have the ability (or willingness) to sell 30+ tickets to their own friends/fans. There are a number of local bands who earn more money than they could at any other local gig so give us a call if you want to do the same.

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Should you notice any incorrect information on this web site please forward it to info"replace with an at sign'mrkyps.net

ALL gig information should also be sent to info"replace with an at sign'mrkyps.net

Artists, Booking Agents, and Promoters only!

All Bands

Please call Bert or Kyp on 01202 748945 or email info"replace with an at sign'mrkyps.net

Note: Due to the large volume of demo CDs we receive, it is not always possible to get back to everyone.

We do listen to every demo that you send to us, and if you are of interest or we want more info, we WILL get back to you.

Sorry we are not here to provide you with a musical critique of your band. It takes all sorts and you are not all for us!

What we need from you

1 Name of Band
2 Contact DAYTIME Name/email address/mobile number
3 CDs only please No more than 5 tracks (preferably live)
4 Good Picture of band and sample poster
5 Suggested audience type
6 List of previous gigs
7 Why you think you can attract over 120 people at our venue
8 All information Type/Printed (we can't read your handwriting half the time).

Local Press

If you'd like to have your band featured in the Daily Echo, then Sarah Cartlidge is looking to hear from you.

Sarah runs the Local Bands column featured in Friday's paper and wants your news, information on forthcoming gigs or releases and your demos to review.

You can Email her at sarah.cartlidge"replace with an at sign'bournemouthecho.co.uk