PLAY BINKIES

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Monday Open Mic

Running for over ten years, Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar continues to host Edinburgh’s longest running Open Mic night. Every Monday from 9pm to 3am Whistlebinkies becomes a place for you to perform. Either just turn up for a slot or make an advanced booking through our request form below.

Tuesday Band Showcase

Every Tuesday 4 bands are invited onto the Whistlebinkies Stage to showcase their music to a packed house with a view to booking future gigs. With free entry  this great value night brings a varied crowd that includes spotters, agents, managers and record label reps.

Whistlebinkies provides a backline that comprises of Pearl Vision Drum Kit, Ashdown MAG 410 Bass Head and Cabinet, Marshall AVT 150 Guitar Head and Cabinet

In addition we provide PA, engineer, all mics, D.I.’s and leads.

For more information please refer to our equipment list.

The 4 slots each evening are 20:00, 21:00, 22:00 and 23:00 with sound checks scheduled 20 minutes prior to performance. Fill in the form below to make a booking.

Request Form

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Equipment List

  • 4 x C-MARK MR2650 amplifiers
  • 2 x Nexo ps 15 mid hi cabinets
  • 2 x Nexo ls 1200 bass cabinets
  • 2 x Wharfedale twin 12 monitor wedges
  • 1 x Wharfedale twin 15 monitor wedge
  • 1 x Soundcraft spirit lx7 mkii 24 channel mixing desk
  • 1 x Soundcraft spirit folio f1 14 channel mixing desk
  • 1 x M.One dual effects processor
  • 1 x Behringer multicom pro MCX4400
  • 1 x Behringer multigate pro XR4400
  • 3 x Shure sm58 beta mic
  • 2 x Shure sm58 mic
  • 4 x Shure sm57 mic
  • 1 x AKG D112 mic
  • 3 x AKG D68s mic
  • 5 x Leem NDI-100 DI Box
  • 2 x Samson SD 100 DI Box
  • 1 x Behringer Ultra DI100 DI Box
  • Multicore and stage box
  • Miscellaneous stands and leads

Additional Back Venue Fills

  • 2 x QSC RMX850 amplifier
  • 8 x Wharfedale programme 50

Lighting

  • 4 x Robe 250XT colour changers
  • 1 x Chauvet dmx-40 control centre
  • 8 x Par 56 LED and controller

Backline

  • Yamaha Stage Advantage Drum Kit
  • Sabian pro cymbal pack
  • 3 x cymbal stands, hi hat stand and pedal
  • Ashdown MAG 300 Amplifier Head
  • Ashdown 410T Cabinet
  • 2 x Marshall AVT 150 Guitar Amplifier and remote footswitch

Download a PDF of our technical specifications: Whistlebinkies Floor Plan

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