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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 22h

Incoming this week at Open Door session 295, we have the compelling combination of Mark Kelly, Mark Armor, Typeface and Gary Pennington. Superb. Salient info... Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Culture and creativity in abundance - October at Art Club.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"Mark Kelly is like if Tracy Chapman and Richie Havens made love child." Mark Kelly's inaugural Open Door performance was something special, and our diary is always open for him. Don't miss Mark this Thursday. Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjba...

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Day two of this week's Art Club double event featured Dr David Holmes, Ben Ward, Fishing For Compliments, and Simon Langley all playing cracking sets. Here's Fishing for Compliments being fabulous, shot all artily from the mixing desk and through a potted plant. All glory to depth of field!

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Great couple of nights on the bounce at @ ukartclub - first up, the quiz of all quizzes, Hey Stoopid! Look, here's a picture of the quiz community working out which of four mucky place names is real. What could be more fun that that?

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Tonight we have another Open Door mainstay joining us, the fabulous Dr David Holmes. David will be opening the show so swing by early, settle in, and have team Art Club fix you a drink. As always... 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times. Yay.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Habitual Open Door hero Ben Ward visits us tonight - he's ace. It's session 294 and you are all welcome. Catch Ben alongside Fishing 4 Compliments, Dr David Holmes, and Simon Langley, Yup... Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

+++ TONIGHT +++ TONIGHT +++ TONIGHT +++ HEY STOOPID! Time to squeeze your thinking cap on. Justin and Jay, your irreverent but somehow entertaining quiz-masters are back with questions galore and their usual sparkling repartee. Hey Stoopid! lands every last Wednesday of the month at Art Club.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tomorrow we meet OPEN DOOR session 294 and welcome terrific twosome Fishing For Compliments to the Art Club performance space (we have a mirror ball and everything). Also appearing for your pleasure... Dr David Holmes, Ben Ward, Simon Langley. 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

+++ TOMORROW +++ HEY STOOPID! Your favourite dreamy quiz-masters Justin and Jay are back with an evening confounding and entertaining questions. Hey Stoopid! lands every last Wednesday of the month Art Club, 8pm start, £25 bar tab, hard cash bonus prize, plus bonus bragging rights.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Catch superb singer/songwriter @langley8212 this Thursday at Open Door (session 294, fact fans). Alongside Simon we have Fishing for Compliments, Dr David Holmes and Ben Ward. Ace. Zing... Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This Thursday we arrive at Open Door session 294 and have four more exhilarating and entertaining performances for you. Incoming this week... Simon Langley, Fishing For Compliments, Dr David Holmes, Ben Ward. Yup... Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times. www.ukartclub.com

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome ace soul/alternative duo Mystic Mantra to Open Door. Catch them TONIGHT alongside Black Sheep Lad, Neil Shackcloth and Mark Davenport. Art Club is the place, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tomorrow Open Door pings back into your life, bringing with it a performance from the exceptional Mark Davenport. We loved Mark's set last time he visited Open Door and we think you will too. Zing... Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

++ THIS THURSDAY +++ OPEN DOOR SESSION 293 +++ We are back at Art Club with a quartet of phenomenal performers. Clear your diaries and prepare to be wowed by Black Sheep Lad, Neil Shackcloth, Mark Davenport Mystic Mantra. 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

HEY STOOPID! NEXT WEEK ! The finest quiz ever conceived ever bloody ever is back, and happily happening in its new home Art Club. Expect to be probed by quiz-masters Justin and Jay and be gleeful throughout. 8pm start, £25 bar tab and hard cash bonus prize, plus 'look at me!' bragging rights.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This Thursday sees the very welcome return of Neil Shackcloth. Neil says... "Acoustic guitar first, singer second - probably dancer third." We say that Neil is a superb singer-songwriter, a cracking performer and that you are in for a treat. Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This coming week we reach the giddy heights of session 293 and welcome back the fabulous @blacksheeplad.bsky.social "Ridiculously catchy... Beautifully melodic." awaydayradio.co.uk As ever... Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Each Open Door session the gathered throng get the opportunity to draw that week's performers, and the artists get to take home their likenesses and cherish them forever. Here's HEY STOOPID! quizmaster Justin Palmer with his portrait c/o John F Keane.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Bear hugs to everyone who performed, watched, enjoyed, and generally got down with the Open Door and Art Club community last night. You rule. We are back next Thursday with four more fabulous performers, they being Black Sheep Lad, Mark Kelly, Neil Shackcloth, Mark Davenport.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

HEY STOOPID! You may have heard, the best quiz in the whole damn world is back. There's been a name change, but why mess with perfection otherwise? Expect to be mentally and personally teased by quiz-masters Justin Palmer and Jay Taylor and get all superior among your fellow competitors.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We are back. It's session 292 and there are four assorted musicians and poets waiting in the wings to enhance your Thursday. Incoming.... Alex Bloor, Lillian LC, Gary Pennington, J Ahmed. Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Tomorrow Open Door returns to Art Club with more cultural cats of a high calibre, they being Alex Bloor, Lillian LC, Gary Pennington, J Ahmed. Ahem... 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This week we are delighted to welcome back Lillian LC. Anyone who has caught one of her Open Door sets in the past will know what a killer keyboardist and performer she is. Catch Lillian at Open Door session 292, this Thursday 17/09 at Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This Thursday Open Door welcomes back fabulous singer-songwriter Alex Bloor. All you need... Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

HEY STOOPID! Rejoice. The artist formally known as Thick As Nook is back. New home. New moniker. Same irreverent hosts. Same frivolous and fun questions. Art Club is the place, Wednesday 30 September is the date , 8pm start, £25 bar tab and hard cash bonus prize, plus big boasty bragging rights.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's official. The inaugural @ ukartclub Open Door session was a hit. Fabulous artists, an abundant and attentive crowd, superb sound, and crucially a wonderful venue. Given this triumph we should probably do it again, and again. Back next Thursday folks.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

+++ TONIGHT +++ TONIGHT +++ TONIGHT +++ Open Door session 291 @ Art Club David Hanners Teatowel Collective Jimmy Quinn The Cool Herbs 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Tomorrow - Open Door session 291 and the welcome return of fab duo The Cool Herbs. Art Club, 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This Thursday 10/09. Open Door session 291. Given that this is our inaugural Art Club event, it's only right that we have Open Door stalwart Jimmy Quinn on board. As is tradition... 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Always a joy to welcome David Hanners to Open Door, and it's fabulous to have him part of our inaugural Art Club session this week. The basics... 8pm, no door charge, drinks, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

2/2 If fortune favours us, we’ll be back in September with more questions, irreverence, bonhomie, and a dash of dispute. News as and when we have it.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

1/2 Hi all — this Wednesday, being the last Wednesday of the month, would usually mean Thick As Nook is heading your way. As you’ll likely have gathered (you are ultra-brainy quizzing types, after all), we’ll be skipping this month while we hammer out the details of our new home.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

+++ TONIGHT +++ OPEN DOOR materializes again. Your weekly dose of captivating culture in happy Heaton Moor. Tonight we welcome back Open Door compadre TYPFACE. Expect lovely loops and stellar songs. Nook, 8pm onwards, no door charge, booze, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

+++ TOMORROW +++ Open Door Session #290. Four ace acts. One sparkly stage. Good good vibes. Incoming for your pleasure... Cathie Pixie, Typeface, Kal Lewis, J Ahmed. Zing... Nook, 8pm onwards, no door charge, booze, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This Thursday we hit session 290 and welcome back the wonderful Cathie Pixie "Cathie's music is a wake up call. It soothes the mind whilst kinda subtly kicking you up the backside. Dive in and listen with an open heart" Nook, 8pm, no door charge, booze, good times. cathiepixie.bandcamp.com/music

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Thanks so much for stopping by. It's a dream to share my music with you. To speak to your heart. Have a listen, find the song that speaks to you today. And if you can spare a few quid, please purchase...

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This Thursday: OPEN DOOR Session #290. Four acts. One sparkly stage. Nothing but good vibes. Incoming for your pleasure... Cathie Pixie, Typeface, Kal Lewis, J Ahmed. Yup... Nook, 8pm onwards, no door charge, booze, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This Thursday, Open Door session # 290. Four Acts. One sparkly performance stage. Good vibes. Incoming this week... Cathie Pixie, Typeface, Kal Lewis, J Ahmed. As ever... Nook, 8pm onwards, no door charge, booze, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

+++ TONIGHT +++ "Seven Days Too Long without you baby!" Open Door comes round again, and this week we have masterful music from Alex Bloor, Matt & Stephie, and Mike Healey. So swing by, plonk down, grab a drink, enjoy. As always... Nook, 8pm onwards, no door charge, booze, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

+++ TONIGHT +++ Bring your friends and your acumen A-game - your favourite irreverent quiz is back. It's time to ask... Are you a sharp-witted or simple-minded Stopfordian? Are you THICK AS NOOK? Nook, 8pm start, £25 bar tab and hard cash bonus prize, plus woo-hoo bragging rights.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Open Door pops back into your life on Thursday (that's tomorrow folks) and we have a set from superb singer songwriter ALEX BLOOR. Swing by, plonk down, grab a drink, enjoy. Oh yes... Nook, 8pm onwards, no door charge, booze, good times.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

+++ TOMORROW +++ THICK AS NOOK is back! Justin and Jay invite you to test your knowledge, your friendships, and your tolerance for bad jokes. Are you a sharp-witted or simple-minded Stopfordian? Are you Thick as Nook?. Nook, 8pm, £25 bar tab and hard cash bonus prize plus bragging rights.

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Open Door @opendoorism.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

+++ NEXT THURSDAY 30/07 +++ OPEN DOOR +++ SESSION 299 +++ Incoming, your weekly dose of cultural nutrition. This we have fab performances from ALEX BLOOR, MATT AND STEPHIE and MIKE HEALEY. You know it... Nook, 8pm onwards, no door charge, booze, good times.

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