About The Fig

The Fig is an exciting and popular live music venue in Manly. It is unusual for a number of reasons.

The Fig:

1. Provides a listening space with great acoustics where patrons can hear the artists without interference from background talking and other noise. However for higher energy acts, there's room for dancing. The artists are invariably blown away by the supportiveness and attentiveness of the crowd.

2. Supports live music - showcases classy emerging talent and experienced acts in a beautiful setting in cafe style seating for up to 210 patrons.

3. Provides an inexpensive night out - patrons BYO drinks and snacks, door is $13 (or $25 for two).

4. Is a non-profit venue - The Manly Fig is staffed by volunteers and uses the beautiful Manly Village Church which is generously provided free of charge as a gesture in bringing the community together.

5. Proceeds go to the performers - after some basic running costs, the door takings go to the artists.

6. Provides a variety of music - acts can range from young singer-songwriters through to veteran bands who have been playing covers at festivals, parties & charity events for years. There will be a mix of styles with covers and originals.

7. Caters for a wide range of ages - this is an adult space but mature teenagers under 18 who would enjoy good music are very welcome.

Recorded Live by Radio Northern Beaches
Andrew Goodman-Jones starts setting up the gear from 4:30pm on The Fig night. He mixes the sound live then edits and publishes it on the web for acts to download. The evening Fig program is scheduled and played on a future Sunday night on his radio program, Radio Northern Beaches Live (RNB Live). The radio programming schedule is at rnblive.net.

BYO drink and nibbles
(like a picnic)