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Blackbox is the latest casualty in the war on Birmingham’s independent culture

October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 Luke Charnley Birmingham, Blackbox, comment, Digbeth, gentrification, independent, Lab11, Nightlife, The Rainbow Venues

With the closure of another Birmingham venue, it’s time to talk about gentrification, and how to combat its effects on city culture

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Birmingham’s newest venue, The Mill, announces opening date

September 6, 2018September 24, 2018 Richard Franks Birmingham, Digbeth, Rainbow Warehouse, The Mill, The Rainbow Venues

Digbeth’s newest venue, The Mill, announces its opening date as it prepares to welcome an eclectic array of international acts in the coming months.

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The Rainbow Venues withdraws appeal against council

March 22, 2018March 25, 2018 Richard Franks Digbeth, The Rainbow Venues

The Rainbow Events – formerly known as The Rainbow Venues – have dropped their license appeal against Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police.

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The Rainbow Venues announces closure of ALL clubs in heartfelt video

January 19, 2018January 19, 2018 Richard Franks Birmingham, Digbeth, The Rainbow, The Rainbow Venues

Digbeth raving hotspot The Rainbow Venues have launched their #EducateNotRevocate campaign as they close ALL of their clubs with immediate effect.

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Clubs, drugs and revoking licences – we need to talk

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 Kristian Birch-Hurst Birmingham, Birmingham City Council, Club Culture, Clubbing, Dance Music, Digbeth, Nightlife, The Rainbow Venues, West Midlands

Birmingham City Council has revoked The Rainbow Venues’ license, sparking new debate on venue safety, the war on drugs, and the future of club culture.