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A MUSIC promoter has started a campaign to reopen iconic Blackburn venue Tony’s Empress Ballroom. Pete Eastwood, who has worked with musicians in Blackburn for more than 16 years, founded the Friends of Tony’s Empress Ballroom Facebook group in March to spark conversation about reviving the venue. With a rich history stretching back to the 1920s, Tony’s Empress Ballroom has a cult reputation and is perhaps best known for the all-night Northern Soul events it would host. But since 2003, the venue has been largely closed. It is currently owned by Blackburn with Darwen Council. Mr Eastwood, 57, said: “I want to raise awareness and, once we are allowed to meet physically, I’m going to push the council and the relevant people to see what we can do.
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