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Newspeak is independent downtown music venue focused on emerging artists, concerts and nightlife events. The programming spans Indie, electronic, rock, and experimental, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. Purpose-built emerging-music room with concert and event use. The room has dedicated emerging-music venue with concert-stage use. Capacity is listed as 350. A band with a clear identity and a flexible set should have more success here than one bringing the same show to every room. The opportunity is strongest for artists who fit the room on purpose.

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Capacity
350
Age policy
21+
Genres
All Genres
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1403 Rue Sainte-Élisabeth, Montréal, QC H2X 3C5, Canada

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