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About Northern Quarter, Huddersfield
Northern Quarter, Huddersfield is a grassroots music venue in Huddersfield, Huddersfield with a standing capacity of approximately 120. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Northern Quarter, Huddersfield books Americana, Blues, Electronic, Folk, Indie, Post-punk, Rock, Ska, Spoken-word acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Huddersfield venue directory.
Northern Quarter is an independent, small-capacity grassroots music venue and bar in the heart of Huddersfield, opened in December 2017 by Sam Hodgson and Michael Acton. It occupies the former Builders Club — an iconic 1960s/70s spot once dubbed Huddersfield's answer to The Cavern. All-standing capacity is capped at 120 (less with seating), and the programme spans live music, sound-system nights, open mics, poetry, workshops, lectures, art installations and theatre, always with the emphasis on the local scene. It pours beers from local breweries including Magic Rock and serves freshly baked, reasonably priced pizza. A house PA and in-house engineer support performers, and both originals and covers are welcome.
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Northern Quarter, Huddersfield books Americana, Blues, Electronic, Folk, Indie, Post-punk, Rock, Ska, Spoken-word. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Northern Quarter, Huddersfield has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all Huddersfield venues for size comparisons.
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