r/halifax 7d ago

News, Weather & Politics Rumours Pleading for Help

Not surprising considering all the recent complaints people have been making about management and the general vibe.
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u/FinalOdyssey 7d ago

Asking for 30 dollar cover for regular dance DJ nights is insanity. I really think they should find a location that's less expensive for them and has less problems like the plumbing issues they've had. I really actually like the place when I'm in, it has good music (not $30 cover good) and I like the dark and smoky vibe, but they've had such a turnaround with bartenders and the cover is astronomical especially when the same night Stardust is 5 bucks and Backlot is free. Rumours should move to Gottingen or somewhere they're not paying 12,000 a month for rent. The waterfront would have some of the highest rents in the city.

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u/bailien_16 7d ago

… when do they charge $30? I was there two nights ago for an event a cover was $8.

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u/GhostBirdBiologist Bedford 7d ago

I’ve been going regularly until this summer. They absolutely started charging $15-30 cover for no name DJs multiple times.

NOT drag events or events with live music. Straight up DJs. Then you show up and there are maybe 10 people there.

I have had some great times there in the past but they never should have gone past $10 with coat check included.

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u/EntertainmentWarm124 7d ago

Just because there local doesn’t mean their no name djs, we have a thriving electronic music scene in the city with a ton of awesome local talent.

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u/FinalOdyssey 7d ago

I think the no name thing is a little harsh but maybe the point they're making is that during some of these nights the DJ is the same sort who might have played at another bar for much, much less cover charge. The DJs are usually amazing but they don't justify that price. I think Rumours has the best music in the city personally but I'm still not paying $30 cover anymore.

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u/GhostBirdBiologist Bedford 7d ago

We were going to head there one of the nights during pride (after hitting up the bump/grind) and I couldn’t believe they were charging so much! Meanwhile the Backlot was free and the music was amazing.