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It's no exaggeration to describe this corner venue as an institution, since it's welcomed across the threshold of its rather shabby upstairs room Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand and The Futureheads - just a few of the many bands who played very early London gigs here. It was a popular hangout during the Britpop and grunge years, doubtless due to its loud, post-band DJ sets (Queens of Noize later had a notorious residency here) and late licence. The Barfly retains its reputation for seven-day championing of cool and upcoming talent, making it a destination venue for serious music fans and partygoers alike.
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HMV NEXT BIG THING: 22 + [ME] + Deadbeat Darling
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HMV NEXT BIG THING: The History Of Apple Pie
Much-fancied London five-piece headline, touting an affecting line in garage-rock cum dream-pop with a shoegazey wash...
HMV NEXT BIG THING: Conor Maynard
Our very own Justin Bieber - Brighton-based, 19-year-old Maynard is a pop singing sensation whose YouTube cover-versi...
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Great Venue for gigs. Lots of cult and upcoming bands playing here most nights. You say party, We Say Die are playing on May 20th which'll be a blast.
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