Youth Grassroots Music Showcase Launches at Fiery Bird Woking 15 August 2026
Phoenix Cultural Centre CIC is proud to announce the launch of its first Youth Grassroots Music Showcase at the newly established, professionally equipped 200-capacity Fiery Bird Live Music Venue in Woking town centre on Saturday 15 August 6-10pm
CoStar Research Report Published
Last year introduced by MVT we contributed to the CoSTAR National Lab Research on "The Future of Grass Roots Live Music" with Royal Holloway University, taking part in interviews and one of the 16 organisations who took part in the workshops held in Stroud. Here is a link to the report has just been released.
Urban Festival Day Launches Woking Roots Ground Up Live
We launched Woking Roots: Ground Up. Live. on 18 July with our Urban Festival Day. In the tradition of Phoenix Cultural Centre CIC, the day brought together a wide variety of free activities, provided by our team and by local practitioners who contribute so much to Woking’s cultural and wellbeing offer.
Work Experience 2026
This year, we welcomed 16 school and college students for work experience at Phoenix Cultural Centre and Fiery Bird.
Their placements covered every aspect of running a community-led organisation and live music venue: researching community business models, non-profits and community-led initiatives; training alongside our sound and lighting engineers; setting up stages; cleaning and maintenance; marketing and design; assessing band applications; and contributing to our university research pilot.
Phoenix Cultural Centre Will Remain in Its Current Home Until 2028
We Are Staying Until 2028
Phoenix Cultural Centre CIC commits to Woking’s cultural future with extended lease
More Than a Venue
We were recently treated to a member of our community sharing a poem written about us. Hear more from Lauren about her poetry and why she believes we are more than just a venue.
Phoenix Cultural Centre Rises Again!
Phoenix Cultural Centre Rises Again
In the true tradition of its namesake mythical bird, Phoenix Cultural Centre in Woking has had a last-minute reprieve as building owners EcoWorld stepped in to support them until the end of their lease in July 2026.
Americana music to play key role at Woking grassroots music venue Fiery Bird Live Music Venue
Woking venue declared ‘Most Dedicated Community Arts Venue 2024 - South East England’.
September Showcase
Our monthly Sunday afternoon Fiery Bird Showcase continues at The Junction Coffee Shop, Woking.
No Open Mic 18th July
We won't be opening for Open Mic night this Monday 18th July but we will be back on the 25th.
August Showcase
Our Fiery Bird Showcases continue at The Junction Coffee Shop, Woking on Sunday 7th August from 1pm – 4pm, live music from.
Monthly Showcase
The Fiery Bird will be launching in 2017. This will be a 1000 person capacity venue in the heart of Woking.
Eddie & The Hot Rods, Dept S, Ed Tenpole Tudor
"So, we are moving forward with this, no large building yet, but lots of support and it's all starting to come together. We've been asked to write a blog about how it's come about to this but like most things time is an issue.
Crowdfunding for The Fiery Bird
The Fiery Bird will be launching in 2017. This will be a 1000 person capacity venue in the heart of Woking.
Shenanigans and Stuff
"So, we are moving forward with this, no large building yet, but lots of support and it's all starting to come together. We've been asked to write a blog about how it's come about to this but like most things time is an issue.
Bank Holiday Open Mic Monday
Ok, we admit it we are a bit tardy putting this up but we are really grateful for David Durant of Brooklands Radio.
