UK Musicians Network

Empowering UK music artists through live performance, paid gigs, and professional support. UK Musicians Network (UKMN) is the artist-focused arm of UK Pub Partner (formerly UK Open Mic), created to support emerging and established music artists across the UK. We believe in helping musicians build real-world careers—starting with consistent live performance opportunities, fair pay, and a collaborative community. Founded in London, we've spent over a decade building one of the capital’s most vibrant acoustic live music ecosystems. Now, we’re expanding nationwide—connecting talent with trusted pub venues and creating new stages for artists to perform, grow, and get discovered. Our network hosts hundreds of events each year, including Open Mics, Featured Artist Nights, and Live Covers Artists sets—all designed to provide accessible, low-pressure but high-impact performance experiences. For artists, UKMN is the gateway to stage time, a bigger audience, and a network of like-minded creatives. For venues, we help drive footfall, increase customer retention, and foster a strong local identity. Overview UK Musicians Network is: A national community of independent musicians and performers A launchpad for regular, paid, and promoted gigs via our partner venues The artist development wing of UK Pub Partner, offering training, tools, and exposure Home of the UK Future Artists (UKFA) competition — a nationwide talent showcase with professional prizes and tour opportunities This year and beyond, we’re expanding our services to support musicians even further: from digital marketing and website building, to education, mentorship, and brand partnerships. If you're a UK-based artist looking to grow your career—or a venue looking to become a hub for local music—get in touch. Join the movement. Play more. Get paid. Grow together. www.ukmusiciansnetwork.com