www.thebramall.co.uk
0121 415 8419
The Bramall, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT
[email protected]@thebramall
THEBRAMALL Venue hire for classical & pop music, spoken word & comedy
INTRODUCING
Our auditorium has hosted high profile concerts and events since its opening in June 2012, and is available for hire by commercial promoters and event organisers.
Forming part of the distinctive semi-circle of redbrick buildings on the campus of the University of Birmingham, the Bramall is a magical venue that will inspire and impress.
The dedicated team will support you right from the planning stage through to your event night to ensure that you and your audiences will have an unforgettable experience.
INTRODUCING
BRAMALL THE
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• Main entrance lobby and mezzanine floor, complete with bar
• Two event spaces – the Elgar Auditorium (419 capacity) and the Dome (100 capacity)
• Rehearsal spaces and green rooms (with separate shower/toilet)
• Recording facilities available by prior arrangement
• Architect: Glen Howells, Glen Howells Architects
THE BUILDING
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“The Bramall was made for a concert like this, the acoustics of the instruments fill the space and
the music envelops you.”
Charlotte Spence
• A canopy that raises and lowers, modulating volumes and acoustics
• Absorbent panels and high level curtains for less reverberant acoustics, ideal to ‘deaden’ and temper amplified sound
• Resident technician available to support the acoustic set up of the auditorium
• Acoustic Engineer: Nick Edwards, Acoustic Dimensions
ACOUSTICSTHE
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• 18m wide by 11m deep stage• Variations of stage layout,
including a thrust stage taking the seating capacity to 450 (available upon request)
• Stage lift that can raise the weight of a car, with easy access from the back stage door
• Easy access to the stage from the loading bay, which is on street level
• Music stands, chairs, orchestral risers and choir stall system for 200 people
• Steinway D Grand Piano (available for hire)
• 125A three phase power supply compatible with most touring productions
• Multiple drapery and lighting trusses available for external production requirements (by prior arrangement)
• Additional rigging ‘hanging’ points available upon request
• Exterior power ‘hook-up’ for tour buses
STAGE ANDEQUIPMENT
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“The intimate venue flattered the performance’s
adroitness and clarity.”
The Telegraph
THE House flown PA system – ideal for speeches, announcements and ‘spoken word’ performances which includes the following:• Small ground stack – for speech based
reinforcement• Single monitor speaker – used for foldback on
to stage • A selection of additional sound kit is available
on request • Hand held radio mics
SOUND
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• ETC Lighting control desk• Static profile spot lights, front facing and
focused in pairs• Canopy orchestral stage wash in white • Mid stage wash lights in white, focused in
pairs • Mid stage profile spot lights, focused in
pairs • A basic performance lighting package
can be organised, to include static LED par style lighting fixtures and additional profile units to suit the performance
THE LIGHTING
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“The Bramall is a truly spectacular venue – I was very impressed with the concert hall,
support from all the Bramall Team and would hope to return again before too long”
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Presentation equipment, projector and screen (mid stage rear projection) available upon request.
AUDIOVISUAL
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14 - 15
University of Birmingham
• 8,000 staff and 30,000+ students • Hundreds of car parking spaces (free of
charge for audiences arriving after 5pm and at weekends)
• University train station and local buses all stop within 5 minutes’ walk of the venue
• Convenient location off the main A38 Bristol Road and close to nearby motorway network
• Numerous catering outlets on site, for pre-event dining, plus coffee shops and bars
• University owned hotel on campus, to accommodate visitors and artistes where necessary
UNIVERSITY OFBIRMINGHAM
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• Event Programme Manager for day to day account management and event logistics
• Technical team for support with AV lighting and sound
• Stage manager will be in situ, throughout the tenancy of the event
• Support with “get-in” of entertainment acts
Technical & Management
EVENT SUPPORT:
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Full in-house ticketing service, using SRO software, to include: • Pre-Event Sales via the ticket hotline and online
at www.thebramall.co.uk • Maintenance of the event once on sale,
including weekly sales reports• On the night box office, duty management and
ushers can be provided if required • Post event ticket sales report
Box Office & Front of House
EVENT SUPPORT:
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• Event listing on www.thebramall.co.uk and www.birmingham.ac.uk/events
• Inclusion in monthly email to the Bramall database, targeted by audience segmentation
• Poster and leaflet display opportunities in venue
• Opportunities to undertake exit flyering at related events
• Inclusion in the wider Bramall marketing communications campaign – including regional print advertising, What’s On Guides (8,000 copies), banner adverts and PR
Marketing
EVENT SUPPORT:
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FLOOR PLANSDetailed floor plans are available
upon request
Dome Rehearsal Room
Ground Floor FoyerRetractable Seating
First Floor Mezzanine
Elgar Concert Hall
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TENANCY
Up to 10 hours (typically 1330hrs to 2330hrs) - set up and derig to take place during the tenancy
SEATING• Seating capacity 419 plus 4 wheelchair positions (The
seating capacity will be reduced if the front of house mixer positions and ground-stack PA wings are required)
•Acousticsettingsconfiguredinadvancetomeetrequirements (where appropriate)
STAGE• Forestage – up (Forestage seating wagons not in use)
• Seating tower boxes ‘out’ (offstage)
• Choir stalls – not deployed
• Risers set to rear of stage to create three tiers to accommodate orchestral performances
STANDARD PACKAGE £1,350 PLUS VAT
This package includes:
• Orchestra seating and stands, laid out for orchestral performance
• Conductor’s podium and music stand set downstage centre
• One hand held cabled mic for announcements and pre-concert talks.
SOUND
A basic performance sound package is included:
•HouseflownPAsystem–suitableforspeechsoundreinforcement
• A small ground stack system – suitable for speech sound reinforcement
• A single monitor speaker – used for foldback on to stage
• 8 channels of cabled microphones /D.I. to suit light reinforcement
(The package price excludes the cost of staff to operate sound equipment)
AVNoAVequipmentisincludedinthispackage;howeverthehouseprojectorandscreenareavailableforhireifrequired. (Please note, that due to their position on stage this can affect some sightlines for certain performances.)
LIGHTING• Sixstaticprofilespotlights,frontfacingandfocusedin
pairs
• Canopy orchestral stage wash in white
• Eight mid-stage wash lights in white, focused in pairs
• Fourmid-stageprofilespotlightsinwhite,focusedinpairs
For requirements other than white light, please speak to the Venue or Production Manager. (The package price excludes the cost of staff to operate lighting equipment.)
STAFF• Stage Manager – up to 10 continuous hours (plus 2 hours ofrechargeableovertime)
• Duty Manager - up to 10 continuous hours (plus 2 hours ofrechargeableovertime)
• Stewards to suit audience numbers and to sell programmes (if required). Any programme sales will incur a fee of 10% of gross sales, plus staff costs. Merchandise commissions are also charged at 10% of gross sales, based upon artiste selling items.)
• ServicesoftheVenueorProductionManager,priortoyourevent.
BACKSTAGE• Twogreenroomsareavailablefortheperiodofthehire.
• Boththegroundfloorandfirstfloorfoyers(subjecttoavailability)areprovidedforconcertgueststowaitinpriortotheperformancestartandduringtheintervals.
An early access fee (an additional 4 hours) would be charged at £400.00 plus VAT NOT INCLUDED IN RENTAL PRICE:
• Piano Hire• Organ Hire• Other Instrument Hire
• Additional Stage Risers• PRS Charges• Merchandise/Programme
Sales Commissions
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
BOX OFFICE SERVICE PRICE (ex vat) UNIT
Set up fee £25 per performance
TicketssoldbyBramallstafforviathewebsite £1.50 per ticket
Newvenuesetup,reservedseating £25 per hour
Tickets printed £0.30 per ticket
Credit Card Commission PrevailingRate N/A
Sale of on the day tickets on behalf of the organiser £25 per hour, per person
Box Office. We are able to offer the following box office services at the following rates.
MARKETING SERVICE PRICE (ex vat)
Website Eventlisting(including75-100wordsofcopy/photo) Free of charge
What’s On Guide Eventlisting(including100wordsofcopy/photo) Free of charge
Social Media Package EventsetuponFacebookandonementiononFacebook/Twitter Free of charge
Email PromotionoftheeventwithintheBramallmonthlye-newsletter Free of charge
Promotional Materials Poster (A3) and Flyer (A5) in the Bramall foyer Free of charge
BannerAdvertising On one of the home page banners (two wks max.) £200
Additional Social Media Further posts on Facebook and Twitter £50 per post
Solus Email To the Bramall database £200
Blog Published on www.thebramall.co.uk £100
Exit Flyering At another related concert in the Bramall £50
Marketing. We are able to offer the following marketing services. Please talk to the Marketing Manager for any other event promotions.
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We would love to hear from you!
Please contact a member of the management team to discuss your next event:
Or visit www.thebramall.co.uk for more info
Martin Hewitt-MoranVenue [email protected] 0121 414 8861
Frances MannMarketing and Box Office [email protected] 0121 415 8419
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