You Can't Win Every Time

Music (acoustic, folk)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: Strictly 18+

Description

Scottish singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston has toured the world performing his highly original, contemporary acoustic songs and music. A unique talent, his beautifully crafted material showcases his incredible, distinctive and intricate fingerstyle guitar-work and his gently nuanced, compelling tenor vocals. An inspiring, poetic lyricist, Simon’s impassioned live performances showcase timeless songwriting with a universal appeal, interspersed with humorous worldly tales. These intimate hometown concerts highlighting his critically acclaimed new album You Can’t Win Every Time are unmissable. ‘One of Scotland’s very best singer-songwriters’ (Herald). 'Stunning Talent' (STV).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There are 14 steps up down into this venue. the toilets are also down on this level.
  • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Jinty 47 days ago

Great show last night in the Royal Oak. Simon has amazing guitar skills and gave us a packed hour of his own songs with a beautiful instrumental piece thrown in too. Awesome and well worth going along!


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