<p><iframe style="border-width:0;" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2886.8574742965943!2d-79.44288842382333!3d43.651133571102164!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x882b3527a93a3ea1%3A0x651b92467230216a!2sBSMT254!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1733940258488!5m2!1sen!2sca" width="600" height="450" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></p><p><a href="https://www.bsmt254.com/">BSMT 254</a> is true to its name: the venue, which opened in 2021, is tucked away in the lower level of its Landsdowne Avenue and College Street unit. A hub for reggae music and DJs, the cozy venue is fully equipped with a stage, a Behringer x32 mixing board, monitors, LED and incandescent stage lighting, and a full-range PA system.&nbsp;</p><p>Former Lula Lounge manager Vas Cranis and his business partner started BSMT 254 to provide young and up-and-coming bands performance opportunities; they're also responsible for the venue's programming.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to live music, BSMT 254 also hosts DJ events and private functions, as well as Toronto festival <a href="https://exclaim.ca/music/article/lightning-bolt-frankie-and-the-witch-fingers-badge-epoque-ensemble-lead-toronto-s-project-nowhere-2024">Project Nowhere</a>'s performances.&nbsp;</p>