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  --navy:#10213a; --navy2:#172d4a; --red:#a92d38; --red2:#c13b46;
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}
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/* Signature golden microphone tribute in The Rush Room */
.gold-mic-lockup{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin:0 0 18px}
.gold-mic{width:62px;height:82px;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 13px rgba(199,168,106,.28))}
.gold-mic-lockup span{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.2em;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);max-width:120px;line-height:1.6}
@media(max-width:640px){.gold-mic{width:52px;height:70px}}