The Sugarmill facts for kids
| Address | Brunswick Street Stoke-on-Trent England |
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| Opened | 1994 |
The Sugarmill is a popular music venue in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It first opened its doors in 1994. It's a place where many different bands and artists perform live. It also hosts special music nights for people to enjoy.
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Music and Events
The Sugarmill is well-known for its exciting music events. It has regular club nights and special shows. These events bring different kinds of music to the city.
What Happens There?
Every week, The Sugarmill hosts "Electric Friday" club nights. These are some of the longest-running alternative music nights in Staffordshire. Once a month, there's an "Electric All-Nighter." This event stays open very late for music fans.
The venue also has "The Move" club nights on some Saturdays. These special nights happen on every Bank Holiday Sunday too. They feature big names in international house music.
Who Can Go?
Most club nights at The Sugarmill are for people aged 18 and older. However, many of their live music shows are open to younger fans. Unless it says otherwise, most shows welcome people aged 14 and up. This means teenagers can often enjoy concerts there.
Where to Find It
The Sugarmill is located on Brunswick Street in Hanley. This area is known as the Cultural Quarter of Stoke-on-Trent. It's a lively part of the city centre. You can find The Sugarmill right next to The Stage Door pub. It is also across the street from the Fiction club.
Famous Performers
Over the years, The Sugarmill has hosted many amazing bands. Some of these bands became very famous later on. It's a place where many artists started their journey.
Bands Who Played Here
Many well-known bands have played at The Sugarmill. Here are just a few examples:
- Coldplay
- Muse
- Elbow
- Stereophonics
- The 1975
- Kasabian
- Biffy Clyro
- Catfish and the Bottlemen
- Bring Me The Horizon
- Foals
- You Me at Six
- The Libertines
Supporting New Music
The Sugarmill is also very active in helping local bands. It gives new artists a chance to perform. The venue also works to bring bigger bands to other places in the area. These include The Victoria Hall and Keele University.
