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Live music takes place in various venues up and down the country ranging in size from the tiny upstairs room of a pub to a huge sports stadium. If you enjoy live music then you'll be able to find a variety of different venues in your local area hosting concerts and performances from a wide range of musical acts. Most small acts that are yet to become well established will often play in pubs. These shows are often free of charge or very inexpensive and this is often the best way to see live music being performed in an intimate setting. You should have no trouble in finding a variety of pubs in your local area when live music is being performed.

If a town lacks a larger music venue then shows may take place in locations that were not built for the purpose of live music. For example bingo halls or leisure centres are often used. Some disused buildings that may be suitable as a concert venue are often converted by local authorities. For example, due to the popularity of websites such as Costa bingo many bingo halls are standing empty. As a result they're often being used for other purposes such as live music. However, a number of bingo halls are already equipped with a stage, lighting and PA system, so on the nights which aren't busy, which may be due to the popularity of sites such as Costa bingo, then bands may be booked to play.