Butterworth Hall Venue Brochure

A versatile world-class venue in the heart of the UK

BUTTERWORTH HALL

Capacity: approx 1250 seated, 2000 standing

Laura Elliot Programme Manager Laura.Elliot@warwick.ac.uk 024 7652 4439 Matt Burman Head of Programme & Audiences M.Burman@warwick.ac.uk 024 7615 1865

Hello Warwick Arts Centre is one of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, based at the heart of a thriving campus at the University of Warwick. Since it opened in 1974, the Arts Centre has been a vital part of the cultural landscape of the Midlands, and has hosted some of the biggest names in music, across all genres.

The Butterworth Hall delivers a high quality, engaging, and diverse musical programme throughout the year, featuring the biggest names in rock, pop, folk, jazz, and world music.

With world-class acoustics, we can create the perfect sound for any performance, be it a sonic soundclash of guitars and drums from an indie-rock band, or a hushed and delicate performance from a solo folk singer. We can be whatever you need us to be at Warwick Arts Centre.

WHY CHOOSE US? • The largest multi-artform venue outside London • 2000 capacity (standing) or 1200 (fully seated) • Audience catchment of 1.5million across Warwickshire and the Midlands • Transport links to Coventry, Birmingham and London • Variable stage set up • Top of the range gear including: L-Acoustics Kiva line array Midas Pro 6 + Soundcraft Vi1 In house 48 Channel PA Comprehensive Jands Vista Lighting Control Robe Robin 600 + 1200

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Production office with wifi 7 en-suite dressing rooms 3 band rooms In-house barrier Free car-parking after 6pm Licensed bar and top-class restaurant.

Thriving University campus with captive student audience • Comprehensive marketing support • Box Office support and database of 160,000 For further information, please contact Programme Manager Laura Elliot: Laura.Elliot@warwick.ac.uk

RECENT ARTISTS INCLUDE: Nicolas Jaar | Alison Moyet Grizzly Bear | The National Jarvis Cocker | Jools Holland Spiritualized | Paul Weller Paloma Faith | Imelda May Bellowhead | The Waterboys Imogen Heap | Christy Moore Noah and the Whale...

FLOOR STANDING & BALCONY SEATING Standing: 1300 Seating: 572 Total: 1872

FULLY SEATED Seating + Choir: 1457 Seating - Choir : 1262

Please note: stage layout is flexible, and stage height is adjustable.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BUTTERWORTH HALL Stage Size

Max width 19.4m Min width 11.0m Depth 8.2 -11.5m Height variable 550mm – 1400mm

Clearance Stage Power

See above, at 550mm clearance of 7.2m Stage 1 x 315A 3ph (Powerloks) + 2 x 125A 3ph (C-Form) Catering 3 x 32A 1ph (C-Form) Max 105db No specific curfew but overtime charges apply after midnight Side of stage or flown, possible to place subs on floor. PA may cause sightline issues from balcony / side flat floor seats

Sound Restrictions Curfew PA Stack Position:

Follow spots available Desks & Mixers Mixer Position In-house risers Parking Details Load-in Details

2 x 2KW Xenonspots Midas Pro 6 + Soundcraft Vi1 At front of raked seating in fully seated gigs, and back of hall under balcony in standing gigs 8 x 8 x 4 steeldeck. Others available on request 1 x truck on loading bay, 1 x coach on paved area alongside.

It may be possible to park other vehicles depending on size.

15m from loading bay to Stage Left, door size 2.0m H x 2.1m W

8.00am at no extra cost Load-in time 2 x 16amp C-form land power.

Coach/Bus Power Front of Stage Barrier Can be provided at cost.

Dressing Rooms Specs (7) Additional Backstage info

Catering

3 x 3 person occupancy; 1 x 6 person occupany; 3 x 8 person occupancy, all en-suite with showers.

Company office 2 x Bandrooms for 20 people 2 additional backstage showers Network point in all dressing rooms + Office Kitchen provided with power for portable ovens & large fridge. Catering can also be supplied by venue.

For further information please contact:

Laura Elliot Programme Manager Laura.Elliot@warwick.ac.uk 024 7652 4439

warwickartscentre.co.uk Warwick Arts Centre @warwickarts Warwick Arts Centre The University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL

We are a 10 minute drive from Coventry train station, with services that run direct to Birmingham and London. The Arts Centre is regularly serviced by buses into Coventry city centre, Leamington and the surrounding villages. There are multiple car parks, and parking is free after 6pm.