Mayfair Ballroom
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Newcastle's premier rock ballroom for 38 years. Hosted legendary acts including Bowie, AC/DC, Nirvana, and Metallica, plus regular rock club nights.
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- ChronicleLive - Mayfair (news article)The Mayfair Ballroom closed its doors in August 1999
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