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Grey Lab

DIY Venue & Promoter

First covered July 2025 · Most recently August 2025

The 438 W Pender St room closed on August 31, 2025. Grey Lab now operates as a nomadic promoter, booking shows at other venues. No new shows expected.

A Short-Lived DIY Room

From 2024 to August 31, 2025, Grey Lab ran as a DIY venue in Vancouver. It occupied a former salon at 438 West Pender and booked all-ages shows for punk, math-rock, and indie acts.

Pay What You Can

The room was artist-run and operated on a "Pay What You Can" basis. It became known for a high-trust crowd, including one night when patrons helped during a medical emergency. The space closed under the pressures of the "Highest and Best Use" tax model and regulatory scrutiny.

From Room to Nomadic Promoter

The physical space is gone, but Grey Lab re-emerged in 2026 as a nomadic promoter. It now books events such as Crash Test Fest at the Hollywood Theatre.

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