One of Leeds’ most iconic gig venues has been shortlisted in the prestigious Music Venue Week Awards.
Brudenell Social Club in Burley has just been shortlisted for a big award – and is up against big names from across the UK.
The old working man’s club is hoping to cinch the title of Grassroots Venue 2023, going up against the likes of Night & Day Cafe in Manchester, The Windmill in Brixton, Leadmill in Sheffield, and The Globe in Newcastle.
Supported by the Music Venue Trust, the awards celebrate and recognise the achievements of the entire music industry across 25 different categories.
The awards will champion the country’s best marketing teams, retailers, promoters, record labels, venues, radio shows, ticketing companies and more.
It’s not the first time that the legendary venue, which has hosted some huge names in music over its 43 years in the city, has been acknowledged at the awards – taking home the Grassroots Venue: Spirit of The Scene at the Music Week 2021 ceremony.
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The venue originally opened in Leeds in 1913, but was demolished and rebuilt in 1978. With room for 800 people split across its two rooms, it’s stayed true to its working men’s club aesthetic – keeping the old 50’s-style interiors whilst bringing some adventurous music bookings to its home on Queen’s Road.
From introducing brand new, upcoming artists to the city to acting as a home for big names to play intimate one-off shows, if you want to see something really good in Leeds you can always rely on the Brudenell to provide.
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The winner will be announced live on stage at the Music Week Awards ceremony, London in May. Voting is now open until the end of March at the Music Week Awards website here.
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