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The Nick is an acoustic concert series based at Crescent Heights Community Hall, presenting touring headliners alongside opening acts. Folk, roots, singer-songwriter and acoustic performers are the natural fit, and the audience comes specifically to hear the music rather than treat it as background entertainment. For emerging artists, the room is especially useful because the series has a clear artist-submission path for support slots and headliners. The venue is 21+.

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Contact
Peter
Role
Talent Buyer

Main email

info@thenick.ca
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Venue details

Capacity
193
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Folk, Old Time, Roots Music, Singer-Songwriter, Traditional, World
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
1101 2nd Street NW, T2M 2V7, Canada
Venue phone
+1 403-809-4979
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