Bankers Hall — Downtown commercial complex hosting Brookfield arts-and-events programming and live performances. Bookings skew toward Jazz, pop, acoustic, original music, covers, which gives performers a clear read on the audience. Capacity is 1000. It is an all-ages room, which broadens the potential audience beyond the usual bar crowd. For musicians, the appeal is a venue with an established reason for live music rather than a room simply experimenting with it.
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BuckingJam Palace is an artist-focused Calgary house-concert venue and nonprofit music foundation presenting curated jazz and related touring and local artists. The intimate format favors musicianship, originality and direct audience connection rather than high-volume production. The venue is 21+, and contemporary jazz, chamber-influenced roots and experimental small ensembles should find an especially receptive setting.
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- Contact
- Lisa
- Role
- Talent Buyer
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lisa@buckingjampalace.comMain email
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- Capacity
- 60
- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- Jazz
- Sound & production
- House sound system
- Address
- 2101 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2Z7, T2T 2Z7, Canada
- Venue phone
- 403-836-0001
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