Grassroots music venue near White Hotel to throw underground music events

NewsGreater Manchester NewsSalfordThe 'hand-built' music venue wants to expand its events.14:40, 11 Aug 2026A grassroots music venue ‘built by hand’ wants to bring ‘top tier music talent’ to Salford.‌Acid Rain has applied to extend its live music licence until 4am on weekends so it can put on ‘high caliber events’, say venue bosses. The independent recording studio and event space on Dickinson Street is a creative collective which produces and platforms underground music.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter‌If approved by Salford council, the venue’s new opening hours will run from 9am to 11.30pm on Mondays to Thursdays, 9am until 4am the following day on Fridays, 7am until 4am on Saturdays, and 7am until 1am on Sundays. Music would be permi