Metronome is a modern live music and events venue in Nottingham's Creative Quarter on Huntingdon Street, opened in 2018 as part of Nottingham College's City Hub development. It holds 400 standing or 228 seated, with a further 560 in the adjoining bar and atrium. Home to BBC Introducing in the East Midlands and Just the Tonic Comedy Club, it has welcomed the likes of Self Esteem, Sigrid, Elvis Costello, Omar Lyefook MBE and Frank Turner across a varied programme of gigs, comedy and spoken word. It sits within easy walking distance of the train station, tram stops and major bus routes.
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Metronome is a modern live music and events venue in Nottingham's Creative Quarter on Huntingdon Street, opened in 2018 as part of Nottingham College's City Hub development. It holds 400 standing or 228 seated, with a further 560 in the adjoining bar and atrium. Home to BBC Introducing in the East Midlands and Just the Tonic Comedy Club, it has welcomed the likes of Self Esteem, Sigrid, Elvis Costello, Omar Lyefook MBE and Frank Turner across a varied programme of gigs, comedy and spoken word. It sits within easy walking distance of the train station, tram stops and major bus routes.
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