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🎸 Strummer Room Records Presents…

A DIY live music promoter hosting original bands and artists at The Apothecary Tap, a family-owned craft beer taproom in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
We showcase local and touring acts performing their own material, primarily on Friday evenings from 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm (and occasionally on a Saturday 4:30pm - 8:00pm).

🌟 About the Venue

Our intimate space holds up to 80 people, creating a vibrant and friendly atmosphere for both musicians and music lovers.
Most gigs are free entry, with the occasional special event or charity fundraiser held throughout the year (see below).

🎶 Artist Opportunities

We mainly work with bands within 30 miles of North Oxfordshire, but we’ve also welcomed acts from across the UK and overseas during 2024–2025.

Looking to book a show or add Banbury to your 2026 tour?
Get in touch — we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Email: strummerroom@btinternet.com
📸 Instagram: @strummerroomrecords
📘 Facebook: Strummer Room Records Presents

While we operate on a modest DIY budget, we do our best to support artists with expenses, depending on turnout and bar sales.

📍 Venue Details

The Apothecary Tap - 10/11 Butchers Row, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5JH

Access, offloading & parking:
The venue is on a partially pedestrianised one-way lane. Artists may drive up to offload gear, then park in one of the nearby town centre car parks.

Parking costs £1.40/hour, but is free after 6pm.
Closest options: Market Place or Bolton Road (2–3 minute walk).

🎛️ Equipment & Setup

We provide a full PA system with onstage monitors and a box of cables.
Artists should bring any non-standard cables, adapters, DI boxes, etc.

House drum kit (optional):

Kick Drum
Floor Tom
Two Mounted Toms
(Please bring your own stands, pedals, cymbals, and throne, or coordinate with other drummers.)

Available backline (by request):

Fender Rumble Bass Amp (with DI)
Blackstar HT5 Guitar Amp (mic’d if needed)

Please let us know a few days before your show if you’ll be using the house drum kit or amps.

Arrival times:

Bringing your own full kit → arrive by 6:00 pm
Using the house kit → arrive by 6:30 pm