Upcoming Events
Youth Grassroots Music Showcase
This exciting event is designed specifically for young people aged 14-18, providing a fun and inspiring live music experience, while introducing the next generation to the local live music scene.
The evening will run from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and will include performances from local youth bands after an open mic session for all, from those who are getting started to confident performers (music/spoken word/comedy) in the professionally set up Fiery Bird Live Music Venue.
Please note that this for young people aged 14-17 only and is an alcohol-free event.
A note for parents and carers
Run by the Fiery Bird Team – this event gives young people aged 14-17 a welcoming space to enjoy live music, try the open mic and express themselves – whether they’re taking to the stage or simply enjoying the atmosphere with friends.
The event is supervised by our team, with safeguarding procedures in place. We want everyone to feel welcome, supported and respected, with responsible adults available throughout if anyone needs help.
Have a question before booking? Please get in touch – we’re happy to talk through the arrangements so you and your young person know what to expect.
Tickets
£5 + Booking Fee
Suitable For Ages
14-17 years old
Grassroots Music Showcase
We are very proud to continue to present this night of excellent new music now in it’s 15th year, from the best songwriters and musicians on the grassroots circuit and this one is another treat with a mix of genres to bring audiences together to discover great music across scenes from the local area. All headliners, no fillers.
Floodplain
Floodplain are a British hard rock and grunge band originating from Guildford, Surrey. They are a five-piece band, with new music consistently in the works. Known for searing, heavy guitar riffs, inspired by the 1990s Grunge scene, Floodplain put on a show you’ll regret missing.
Josh Wroxton
Singer, Songwriter, Overall No-Hoper. Back in the Covid lockdowns some people took up yoga or making banana bread. Josh took up songwriting. Whilst others had the good grace to leave their hobbies in the lockdown years, Josh has been inflicting his on the unsuspecting public ever since. Taking influences from the likes of The Beautiful South, Bo Burnham, Barenaked Ladies, and other artists not beginning with B, Josh’s songwriting has been described as ‘a lot cleverer than it is memorable’ (Nightshift Magazine).
Mica Bernard
Mica Bernard’s powerful and warm vocal breathes a soulfulness into her folky sound. Sunny yet stirring her lyrics are honest and invite you into a relatable, witty and heartfelt space. “I sing about race, love, identity, change and through all of these moments we have in life there is nothing more powerful than human connection.” Mica has featured on BBC Introducing and Radio 4 highlighting her work with music in NICU’S. She’s toured South England and Germany, taken part in writing sessions in LA and Germany and released ‘Sinking In’ a collaborative track. Most recently Mica has released her debut EP ‘To Every Dreamer’, supported Will Varley and began her brand new International gig swap series Foreign Exchange
Tickets
From £10 + Booking Fee
Suitable For Ages
14+
Guitar Workshop with Ross Harding
Join professional guitarist and recording artist Ross Harding for an engaging, hands-on workshop exploring how the simplicity of the blues can unlock new levels of creativity, expression and musical freedom.
Pride and Prejudice - The Hoedown Experience
Step into a world where Jane Austen meets the dancefloor in Pride & Prejudice: The Hoedown Edition
Pride and Prejudice - The Hoedown Experience
Step into a world where Jane Austen meets the dancefloor in Pride & Prejudice: The Hoedown Edition
Open Mic
Last Monday of every month our open mic is open to all - musicians, poets, comedians, magicians whether beginner wanting to gain confidence or experienced players wishing to share new work, network with others and find out about gigging opportunities. £1 entry 7pm sign up 7.30-10.30pm. 14+ with adult.
Free onsite parking, 5 mins from Woking Rail & Bus station. Onsite Bar
Pride and Prejudice - The Hoedown Experience
Step into a world where Jane Austen meets the dancefloor in Pride & Prejudice: The Hoedown Edition
Enda McCabe
Irish singer songwriter Enda McCabe joins us as part of Woking Roots: Ground Up, Live to share songs and stories in Irish and English
Enda McCabe from Galway is a valued and acclaimed part of the Irish music scene. Gigging extensively for many years in Ireland and the UK he shares his songs and stories in both English and Irish from 3-5pm on Sunday 18 October
Ahead of his show at Fiery Bird on 18 October, he has agreed to hold a traditional Irish Song workshop from 12pm-1.30pm where he speaks of the influence of Frank Harte, song collector and singer, a huge influence on him and many others, as well as songs in Irish. However, as he says 'Participation is the thing and anyone who comes has their own songs, ideas etc. Everything goes into the mix!'
Limited numbers so book early for this fantastic event brought to Woking as part of our Woking Roots: Ground Up, Live Arts Council Programme reflecting the diverse communities of Woking.
You will see down Walton Rd, roads like Kilrush and Kerry Terrace, Irish labourers built Sheerwater after the war, Woking had a very active and large Irish association, holding dances, celebrations, cultural events like a regular Fleadh and St Patrick's Day events at Woking Centre Halls.
Grassroots Music Showcase
We are very proud to continue to present this night of excellent new music now in it’s 15th year, from the best songwriters and musicians on the grassroots circuit and this one is another treat
Andrew Maxwell Morris is an English singer, songwriter and composer. Beyond his own records he works as a film and television composer, with production music for Cavendish and EMI placed across ITV, Channel 4 and Sky Sports.
His songs have travelled far in film and TV and reached the top of the charts around the world whilst his song, Dust has now amassed over 1.6 million streams across Apple Music and Spotify combined.
A perennial presence at Glastonbury every year from 2008 to 2023 with sets featured in national press and highlighted as Best New Bands. He has supported Marillion on a UK tour, and opened for blues legend Peter Green on his national tour. Three albums —Well Tread Roads (2014), Save the Light (2020) and his 2022 self-titled, with three tracks produced by Dave Meegan — chart the path of an artist who keeps moving and keeps writing.
Songs of beauty and depth that Dave Matthews probably wishes he had written.”
— AMERICANA UK
“If artists like Bob Dylan, Ben Howard or Neil Young were on the rise in today's scene, they would copy a lot from Andrew Maxwell Morris.”
NOVA MUSIC BLOG
Celia Barrett
Celia has a unique and attractive voice perfectly suited to the poignant and witty songs she writes. They reflect feelings that many of us experience, she sings the velvet glove over the iron fist of resolve her songs share. Famous for her collaborations both with her own music, in the studio Celia is also part of the team that run The Loft monthly nights of presenting the best in original music near Basingstoke. Her performances are much sought after across the South East and beyond.
Rag & Moan Men
Fancy some acoustic blues, roots, Americana and a bit of jazz? Of course you do! This amazing trio have been playing for over 10 years across the south, from Kent to Penzance bringing their incredible sound to pubs, clubs, wine bars, small festivals and theatres. Recommended to us by many gig goers and promoters who have seen them, we thought it was about time we got them here in Woking!
Open Mic (Sober Space)
Musicians, Writers, Comedians, raise your voices and make them heard!
Our sober space open mic is on the second Monday of every month and open to ages 14+
Soft, zero, tea & coffee drinks onsale £1 Entry Free Parking
Sign up from 7pm Backline Provided
Multi Cultural Poetry Night - Sober Space
Come and share poetry and writing with us, whether your own, or of a poet that inspires you, or just enjoy hearing others. Read in whatever language you feel most comfortable to use. For beginners starting out, writers trying to work through new ideas or experienced performers and writers sharing their work and inspiring others to try.
Youth Grassroots Music Showcase
Phoenix Cultural Centre CIC announces its first Youth Grassroots Music Showcase event on 15th August
This exciting pilot event is designed specifically for young people aged 14-18, providing a fun and inspiring live music experience during the summer holidays while introducing the next generation to the local live music scene.
Ross Harding: Blues Shadows live experience
Ross Harding: Blues Shadows live experience
Open Mic (Sober Space) (Copy)
Musicians, Writers, Comedians, raise your voices and make them heard!
Our sober space open mic is on the second Monday of every month and open to ages 14+
Soft, zero, tea & coffee drinks onsale £1 Entry Free Parking
Sign up from 7pm Backline Provided
Woking Roots. Ground Up Live. URBAN FESTIVAL DAY
Woking Roots: Ground Up. Live
A free community open day celebrating the launch of Woking Roots: Ground Up. Live., a new Arts Council England-funded programme from Phoenix Cultural Centre CIC.
Sober Space Open Mic
Our second Monday of the month open mic for all singers, players, poets, magicians and comedians from beginner to experienced. Backline provided. £1 entry 7pm sign up for 7.30 start - 10.30pm. The open mic on second Monday each month is a sober space. Age 14+
Multi Cultural Poetry Night - Sober Space
Come and share poetry and writing with us, whether your own, or of a poet that inspires you, or just enjoy hearing others. Read in whatever language you feel most comfortable to use. For beginners starting out, writers trying to work through new ideas or experienced performers and writers sharing their work and inspiring others to try. This is a gentle, encouraging space for people to feel comfortable and gain confidence to write or perform. Also space available for those who may like to take time to write, inspired by a change of scene in a different, supportive, creative environment. £1 Entry on the door. On the second Monday of the month the whole Phoenix Cultural Centre including the Fiery Bird Venue is a sober space and can admit ages 14+. The bar is open only for sales of zero and soft drinks and tea and coffee. No alcohol will be served. Over 18’s are welcome to join the Fiery Bird Venue open mic afterwards which runs until 10.30pm
Everywhere at Once - 27 June
We’re excited to be part of Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery this June.
Join us for a different kind of festival as we welcome The Dustbowl Sinners & Stephen Springall to your local stage.
Get closer to the music. Where local matters and everyone belongs.
Everywhere at Once - 26 June
We’re excited to be part of Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery this June.
Join us for a different kind of festival as we welcome Coco La Funk, Local Pop Hero and Phoenix Chroi to your local stage.
Get closer to the music. Where local matters and everyone belongs.
Sober Space Open Mic
Our second Monday of the month open mic for all singers, players, poets, magicians and comedians from beginner to experienced. Backline provided. £1 entry 7pm sign up for 7.30 start - 10.30pm. The open mic on second Monday each month is a sober space. Age 14+
Multi Cultural Poetry Night - Sober Space
Come and share poetry and writing with us, whether your own, or of a poet that inspires you, or just enjoy hearing others. Read in whatever language you feel most comfortable to use. For beginners starting out, writers trying to work through new ideas or experienced performers and writers sharing their work and inspiring others to try. This is a gentle, encouraging space for people to feel comfortable and gain confidence to write or perform. Also space available for those who may like to take time to write, inspired by a change of scene in a different, supportive, creative environment. £1 Entry on the door. On the second Monday of the month the whole Phoenix Cultural Centre including the Fiery Bird Venue is a sober space and can admit ages 14+. The bar is open only for sales of zero and soft drinks and tea and coffee. No alcohol will be served. Over 18’s are welcome to join the Fiery Bird Venue open mic afterwards which runs until 10.30pm
Flourishing - A Variety Fundraiser for Child Autism UK
A fundraiser for Child Autism UK featuring a number of talented young performers across music and acting
https://partners.sessami.co/h/events/de77080e-444e-4ade-a5aa-8277b4db1974/overview
Fiery Bird: Divide The Truth + Guests
DIVIDE THE TRUTH is a 3 piece rock band playing original melodic hard-rock material. Formed in 2020 and signed to JMG BOOKING AGENCY.
Guests TBA
Doors:19:30
Tickets £10 ADV
Richard Dawson Farewell Gig
Richard Dawson comes to Fiery Bird to share his farewell to Surrey Gig. As part of the highly acclaimed Cardboard Carousel duo with his wife Calli, who stepped back from performing but now collaborates in the studio recordings, he is presenting his most recent solo work with support from Kat Moore.
