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The Key Club

Leeds, United Kingdom

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300-cap live venue-bar branded "number one for rock & alternative", home to Fuel and Slam Dunk club-nights.

SIGNIFICANCE

Purpose-built successor to legendary Cockpit, keeping Leeds' rock/nightclub circuit alive under Slam Dunk promoters.

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ADDRESS66 Merrion Street, Leeds, LS2 8LW

YEARS ACTIVE2014 - Present

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