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About Platform Bar
Platform Bar is a grassroots music venue in Bradford, Bradford with a standing capacity of approximately 20. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Platform Bar books Acoustic, Indie, Spoken-word acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bradford venue directory.
Platform Bar at 9 Duke Street, Bradford (BD1 3QR) is the little-sister bar to The Underground — Bradford's grassroots and touring music venue (open since 2016). Platform serves food, cocktails and alcohol-free drinks with free entry all week, and its weekday schedule puts on intimate back-room events across live music, comedy and spoken word for crowds of around 12–20. A small, friendly stage for stripped-back sets in the heart of the city, backed by The Underground's larger main room next door.
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9 Duke St, Bradford, Bradford, BD1 3QR
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Platform Bar books Acoustic, Indie, Spoken-word. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Platform Bar has a standing capacity of approximately 20, classed as a small venue. See all Bradford venues for size comparisons.
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9 Duke St, Bradford, Bradford, BD1 3QR. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bradford venues nearby.
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