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Edwards No. 8
CLOSED
ABOUT
Multi-floor metal bar known for thunderous sound, cheap drinks and queue-round-the-block Fridays.
SIGNIFICANCE
Iconic venue in Birmingham's rock history, hosting many famous bands and club nights. Its closure was a significant loss to the scene.
MUSIC & CHARACTER
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SOURCES
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- Birmingham Music Archive Forum (forum)Edwards No. 8 on John Bright Street, a legendary rock and alternative nightclub, closed in 2006 after a fire. It was an iconic venue in Birmingham's rock history.
- Birmingham Mail - Lost nightclubs of Birmingham (article)Edwards No 8 was a rock club on John Bright Street which closed after a fire in 2006.
- Blabbermouth (article)Multi-floor metal bar known for thunderous sound and cheap drinks
- Wikipedia - Music of Birmingham (article)Edwards No. 8, a notable rock venue, closed after a fire.
QUICK FACTS
ADDRESSJohn Bright Street, Birmingham
YEARS ACTIVE1987 - 2006
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