Toronto, ON

Bovine Sex Club

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Bovine Sex Club is a long-running Queen West 19+ room rooted in punk, metal, rock and underground music. The atmosphere is more scene-driven than polished, which is exactly the point: independent bands can bring intensity without sanding off their edges. It is a natural fit for acts that thrive in close, loud, late-night club settings.

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Chuck and Darryl
Role
Talent Buyer
+1 416-504-4239

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Age policy
19+
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
542 Queen Street West, M5V 2B5, Canada
Venue phone
+1 416-504-4239
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