Did you know?
The venue is a converted church and is a listed building- It is reported by staff that there is a ghost who roams the building (especially the auditorium) enjoying the variety of entertainment on offer!
- The original font can still be found under the stairs!
- Over the years, The Muni has built up a reputation as the place to play live for up and coming bands and a perfect venue for intimate gig for rock and pop legends. Past bands/musicians that have played the Muni on their way to making it, include Lost Prophets, Funeral for a Friend, goldielookinchain, In Me, The Alarm, The Damned, Freefaller, Terror, Hundred Reasons, Stiff Little Fingers, Saxon, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Dennis Lockorriere, Andy Fairweather Lowe, Alphabeat, The Blackout, Wilco Johnson.
- Every month, in conjunction with Deadstar productions and SONIG Youth Music Industry (part of our arts development section), and the Muni hosts a band night for young people, called Fight Night, showcasing the best of the local up-and-coming bands.
- The wonderfully light and bright yet intimate Circle Gallery on the first floor of The Muni, regularly displays visual art exhibitions, ranging from critically acclaimed international photographers, to digital media projects organised by our Cultural Services Arts Development Unit and their partners, usually involving groups from the local community such as children and young adults.
- We were delighted to bring the World Premiere of local critically acclaimed playwright Laurence Allen’s outstanding new work, Flowers From Tunisia in 2005. The company rehearsed at the venue in the run-up to the premiere.
