University of California Berkeley brings live music to Berkeley, California with an All Ages door policy. Artists working in All Genres fit University of California Berkeley’s stated range. University of California Berkeley accepts booking inquiries by email. The available PA and production support at University of California Berkeley are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. A pitch to University of California Berkeley should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show. Show inquiries for University of California Berkeley are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for University of California Berkeley should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.
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La Peña Cultural Center is an independent Berkeley performance space with a strong Latin, salsa, bachata and world-music identity. The New Space seats about 175, and the venue's dance-oriented programming makes rhythm, participation and cultural fit especially important. Ensembles that can create a communal experience rather than a passive concert should feel at home here.
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- 175
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- All Ages
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- All Genres
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- 3105 Shattuck Avenue, 94705, United States
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- (510) 849-2568
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