Kingston, ON

The Broom Factory

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Broom Factory is an independent Kingston arts and concert venue with touring and full-band shows across indie, rock, folk and singer-songwriter music. The all-ages format gives it a broader concert audience than a typical bar, and the booking style leans toward artists whose music is the main reason people are in the room. Bands can approach this as a focused show rather than a hospitality gig.

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Role
Talent Buyer

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jj@rawdesign.ca

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Capacity
225
Capacity notes
standing, 110 seated.
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
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Address
305 Rideau Street, K7K 3A9, Canada

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