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With room for roughly 225 and a 21+ policy, Bar XIII is part of the live-music circuit in Wilmington, Delaware. In the space formerly known as Mojo 13, a new breed of live music venue has reborn. More than just a fresh coat of paint, Bar XIII has done a complete transformation from the inside, out. The Bar XIII calendar is open to Gothic, Hardcore, Indie, Industrial, Metal, Rock, and Singer-Songwriter. Bar XIII accepts booking inquiries by email. Bar XIII’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for Bar XIII should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.

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Capacity
225
Age policy
21+
Genres
Gothic, Hardcore, Indie, Industrial, Metal, Rock, Singer-Songwriter
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Address
1706 Philadelphia Pike, 19809, United States
Venue phone
(302) 746-7033

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