Who is the new owner of the Robin 2 in Bilston?

Mark Hamblett has sold the Robin 2 in Bilston to a new owner. Fraser Tranter has taken over the Robin 2 in Bilston from founder owner Mike Hamblett.

Who is the owner of Robin 2 in Wolverhampton?

A hotel on the site has been refurbished, a restaurant built, bars spruced up, a new lighting rig installed and a new sound system fixed. It ensures the venue, in Bilston, Wolverhampton, is not just one of the best in the region, but one of the best in the UK. Apart from a £25,000 grant he has had no income and been forced to furlough staff.

Who are some famous people that played at the Robin 2?

Landmark live music venue The Robin 2 has been rocking for more than 25 years. In its time, the beloved Bilston club has seen some greats grace its stage – from the late, great Ben E King, to Blues Brothers icon Steve Cropper, The Animals, Glenn Hughes, Billy Ocean, Peter Green and 10CC, to name but a few.

When was the drill hall at Robin 2 built?

The original part of the Robin 2 that opened in 1998, No28 Mount Pleasant, was the drill hall where First World War soldiers trained to go off to war. The site was donated for the purpose of building the Drill Hall by Sir Alfred Hickman who laid a foundation stone at the front of the building on 10th April 1901.

How big is the Robin in Bilston West Midlands?

The Robin is the West Midlands premiere 700 capacity venue. Situated in the heart of Bilston, with fantastic travel links to the rest of the West Midlands and its surrounding areas, our aim to stage the best concerts the area has to offer, with the highest of quality entertainers and talented performers.

When did the Robin Bilston open for music?

The venue was opened in 1998, and this and its parent club in Brierley Hill ran together until the original club had to close in 2003, so is well established and recognised in the music industry as the home of live music in Bilston. Open from 6.00pm on concert nights only for drinks, food & tickets.

Is the Robin 2 club in Wolverhampton a hotel?

The Robin 2 Club The Midlands’ premier concert venue, featuring a hotel, bar live music and events.