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About 229
229 is a grassroots music venue in London, London with a standing capacity of approximately 620. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
229 books Country acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
229 is a dedicated live-music and entertainments venue on Great Portland Street in central London, relaunched in 2007 after a full technical overhaul of the old International Students House space. It works as two independent rooms — a 620-capacity main hall and a smaller 150-cap space — covering everything from country and folk to rock, metal and club nights. Profits support student housing, giving the venue a charitable backbone alongside its busy gig calendar.
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229 Great Portland Street, London, London, W1W 5PN
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229 books Country. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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229 has a standing capacity of approximately 620 (328 seated), classed as a large venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
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229 Great Portland Street, London, London, W1W 5PN. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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