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With room for roughly 150 and an All Ages policy, BAM is part of the live-music circuit in Brooklyn, New York. BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. The BAM calendar is open to All Genres, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, and World. BAM accepts booking inquiries by email. BAM’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. BAM’s 325 (BAMcafe), 250 (Fishman Space), 837 (Harvey Theater), 2098 (Howard Gilman Opera House) capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with BAM need agreement before the show is announced.

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Capacity
150
Capacity notes
- 325 (BAMcafe), 250 (Fishman Space), 837 (Harvey Theater), 2098 (Howard Gilman Opera House).
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, World
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Address
30 Lafayette Avenue, 11217, United States
Venue phone
(718) 636-4100

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