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Manchester Roadhouse

Manchester, United Kingdom

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ABOUT

200-capacity basement club that launched careers of Coldplay, Muse and Elbow.

SIGNIFICANCE

Seminal grassroots venue central to Manchester's indie and rock heritage.

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ADDRESS8 Newton Street, Manchester, UK

YEARS ACTIVE1993 - 2015

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