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About Claptrap the Venue
Claptrap the Venue is a grassroots music venue in Stourbridge, Stourbridge with a standing capacity of approximately 100. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Claptrap the Venue books Alternative, Rock, Indie, Jazz, Punk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Stourbridge venue directory.
Claptrap the Venue is an independent first-floor live-music and DJ bar at 108A High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands (DY8 1EE). With a room of around 100 capacity, it programmes alternative bands, DJ nights, theatre, poetry, quizzes and jazz across the week, and runs a weekly 'Sunday Shenanigans' open mic from 7pm. Core music nights run Friday and Saturday (8pm–2am) with a packed touring and local schedule. It's one of the area's most active grassroots rooms for original and alternative acts.
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108a High St, Stourbridge, Stourbridge, DY8 1EE
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Claptrap the Venue books Alternative, Rock, Indie, Jazz, Punk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Claptrap the Venue has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Stourbridge venues for size comparisons.
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108a High St, Stourbridge, Stourbridge, DY8 1EE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Stourbridge venues nearby.
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