These are quotes from various interviews that gave background information on the social club and its members. i found these a really useful base to start my research and to start generating ideas from.
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Venue Information:
The Brudenell Social Club is a gig venue and members club in the Hyde Park area of Leeds.
The Brudenell is most famous for hosting secret gigs for bands like Franz Ferdinand and the Kaiser Chiefs.
However, it has been a centrepiece of the Leeds music scene for a number of years and hosts gigs most nights of the week.
The function room is regularly used for capacity-crowd gigs, as well as many smaller gigs and events which are vital to the music and arts scene in Leeds.
Events at the Brudenell Social Club are put on by a variety of local promoters.
Check out this page for Brudenell Social Club tickets.
The name Brudenell is said to come from the family of James Thomas Brudenell, who owned Kirkstall Abbey after it ceased to be a monastery in 1539. James Thomas Brudenell was also the Earl of Cardigan. This connection explains why many roads in the Hyde Park area of Leeds are named Cardigan and Brudenell, and therefore how the Brudenell itself got its name.
The Brudenell Social and Recreational Club has a long and varied history and was formed on December 8th, 1913, it bought its first premises and current land shortly afterwards where it is still located today.
The Brudenell Social Club,
33 Queens Road,
Leeds,
LS6 1NY.
The Brudenell is open Mon-Thu 4pm-11pm, Fri 2pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm.
The Brudenell Social and Recreational Club has a long and varied history and was formed on December 8th, 1913, it bought its first premises and current land shortly afterwards where it is still located today.
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Forward, Russia! are set to make their first live appearance since 2008, in celebration of the Brudenell Social Club’s 100 year anniversary. The band, who have been on hiatus for 5 years, last performed at the aforementioned Brudenell, when they headlined the first night of Brainwash Festival in October 2008.
Support comes from This Et Al, who have also reformed for the gig on November 30th – tickets are now sold out.
Also celebrating 100 years of the Brudenell are The Fall who will perform a day earlier on November 29th.
- See more at: http://notitlemagazine.com/forward-russia-reunite-for-one-off-show/#sthash.QIuyDyQr.dpuf
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Here at the Brudenell we attempt to give an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere to all music and events that take place here. We wish to be as accomodating as we possibly can to perfomers, musicians, bands and their crew alike, as well as the people who see such events and performances. We believe in working with the local music community acheieve a desireable and enjoyable experience.
Right from the very first time I went there (to see This Et Al in August ’06, if we’re going to be precise), I was struck by how welcoming and relaxed the atmosphere was. No cliques (whether that be scenesters, local regulars, or anyone in between), no pressure to dress a certain way, like a certain kind of music, sit in a certain place, know the right people, or drink a certain drink. You’ll find people of all ages and types at the Brudenell, but one thing they all seem to have in common is a passion for music and culture, and working together to make it as vibrant as possible. And a few people who are there just for the cheap beer.
So what about the music? There are a lot of DIY and alternative scene bands that play, and the Brud has had its fair share of legends performing too – Mark Lanegan was there recently, and Edwyn Collins and British Sea Power are due this Autumn. Wakefield’s The Cribs famously played all three of their albums over three nights there at Christmas 2007, supported by Franz Ferdinand and the Kaiser Chiefs.
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I asked all-round lovely bloke Nathan Clark, who runs the Brudenell, what his favourite gig there has been:
“A band called Thee Oh Sees. I put them on in the games room, it was possibly the sweatiest, hottest, most intense and enjoyable gigs I’ve ever put on. Some people enjoy a gig with a big name, big venue and bright lights, but I’m not into that. I’m into a band that genuinely have musical togetherness, something special about them. I saw him play guitar with his teeth, then pick up a bottle of Corona in his mouth and play guitar with that, while he was standing on top of a tiny amp, the crowd were on top of the drums, and it was just all going mental. It was good music enjoyed by good people who are really into it, and the band played off that – it was amazing. I’ve seen some great gigs but that one stood out.”
Nathan takes pride in the fact the Brudenell is there for everybody, which fits with its history – the Brudenell was founded by a branch of the masons in 1913, with the remit of investing heavily in communities. There has always been a concert room, although music prior to the early 90s was a little more mainstream. Nathan explains that the Hyde Park Unity Day community festival grew from a meeting of Brudenell regulars: “there’s a lot of things spawned out of here” he says. “The DIY music scene in Leeds has come from this place, the DIY ethics. We have a band practice room here in the back, bands store their gear. There’s all sorts of connections. We support events like the SXSW showcase to help bands succeed out there [at the SXSW festival], and community charities like Green Streets, as well as putting on charity gigs [most recently for Haiti], and supporting local designers and artists.
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Anyone who attends the Brudenell Social Club must be a member, it is after all a members club. You are expected to join if you want to enjoy its facilities, including the main gig room. As a member you effectively have part ownership of the club.
Although the club is currently in debt due to previous miss-management the longterm future of the club is looking positive, but we need your continued support to keep the club alive.
Membership is currently just one pound twenty pence per calander year! What a bargain! So theres really no excuse not to join now! You can join by completing a membership form available at the bar, and then collect your membership card upon your next visit.
Benefits of being a Member:
The Music Room
The Bar
The Snooker and Pool Tables
The Dart Boards
The Sky TV
The Dominoes
The Bandit Machines
The Cigarette Machine
The Brudenell Entertainments Committee is a group of volunteers who hope to secure the Brudenell Social Club's ability to host live music, DJs and community events. Currently the Committee has six members; Dom, Claire, Neil, Stu, Lucy and Jonny, who are all involved in local music/arts events in the city. The main Committee at the Club have kindly allowed us to take over the upkeep of the main room, which is used for live performances and many small DIY gigs which are vital to the music scene in Leeds.
Leeds City Council had been concerned about noise issues relating to gigs at the Club, after complaints from local residents. Our aim is to do as much as we can to curb these complaints, and therefore help the Club keep its' license and stay open.
In 2005 alone we managed to raise over 7000 pounds through gigs, donations, 2 bring and buy sales, badges and a host of other activities. Thank you very much for your support!
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The Brudenell Social club is a gig venue and members club located in the Hyde Park area of Leeds. It has a pretty large capacity, and the central stage is surrounded on all sides by raised platforms and seats, with the bar positioned high up right across the back of the room. The venue thus has the feel of a mini-auditorium, and its immense popularity means that it is frequently packed at gig nights, lending it a rather snug and intimate feel that is suited to the introspective post-rock/indie/folk bands (as well as rock bands) that it hosts.
The clientele tends to consist of indie students, so it can be a case of hipster overload with scarves, jaunty berets, tight jeans, waistcoats and pointy shoes galore, but despite this the atmosphere tends to be unpretentious, relaxed and pleasant, with some great bands passing through such as bluesy rockers Earthless and introspective post-rockers Russian Circles.
The place serves a number of draught lagers as well as some nice bottled ales, and these are pretty reasonably priced, and ticket prices are pretty reasonable too, and combined with the engaging and generally welcoming atmosphere and the regular intake of indie/rock bands, the Brudenell Social Club is worth keeping an eye on for anyone with an interest in rock/inde living in the Leeds area.
The City Talking:
Rule:
"It shall be called Brudenell Social Club and its coffice shall remain at The Club House, on Queens Road, Leeds."
Rule:
"It shall be non-political, and the club premises should not be used for the purpose of political party meetings nor for any purpose which in the opinion of the officials would be opposed to the objects for which the club is established."
Rule:
"The objects of the club shall be to provide the means of social intercourse. mutual helpfulness, mental and moral improvement, and rational recreation."
Rule:
"All monies received shall be applied towards carrying out the objects of the club."
The concert room has gone from a community facility hosting occasional gigs to one of the most well-regarded venues on the independent circuit.
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"The thing I personally want, more than anything, is I want people to have an experience when they come in here. Like the people over there can play pool for forty pence and go away knowing that they haven't been ripped off, they've had a good time and feel comfortable playing pool here. Or they come to see a band and can drink an ale from America at a reasonable price and just think, that's a really good band, and a really good beer, in a really good room that's like nowhere else. It doesn't have to be better than anywhere, it doesn't have to be the best, it just has to be a good experience."
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