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In South Burlington, Vermont, Higher Ground accommodates about 700 people under an All Ages policy. Higher Ground can hold shows any night of the week. All shows are all ages unless otherwise noted. Higher Ground programs All Genres. Higher Ground handles booking by email, and submissions should include realistic draw information. Higher Ground has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. The remaining practical details for Higher Ground should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked. Higher Ground’s stated song policy is all song types. Show inquiries for Higher Ground are handled by its talent buyer function.

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Jeremy
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(802) 652-0777

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Capacity
700
Capacity notes
(Ballroom), 300 (Showcase).
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
1214 Williston Road, 05403, United States
Venue phone
(802) 652-0777
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