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About Club 85
Club 85 is a grassroots music venue in Hitchin, Hitchin with a standing capacity of approximately 300. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Club 85 books Punk Rock, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Hitchin venue directory.
Club 85 is North Hertfordshire's independent, not-for-profit music venue on Whinbush Road in Hitchin, run to support local bands and bring quality touring acts to the town. The roughly 300-capacity room has a well-regarded sound system and an unusual shape that gives clear sightlines from anywhere, and has hosted the likes of Neville Staple of The Specials and Glenn Matlock of the Sex Pistols — the source listing is a Green Day / Blink-182 tribute night. A genuine grassroots punk and rock stalwart.
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74 Whinbush Road, Hitchin, Hitchin, SG5 1PZ
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Hitchin venue directory.
Club 85 books Punk Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Club 85 has a standing capacity of approximately 300, classed as a medium venue. See all Hitchin venues for size comparisons.
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74 Whinbush Road, Hitchin, Hitchin, SG5 1PZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Hitchin venues nearby.
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