229 is available for hire and its multi-faceted layout and extensive technical capabilities means it is capable of handling a wide range of events including: live music gigs, club nights, private corporate events, live comedy nights, fashion shows, filming & photo shoots, gala dinners, radio shows plus other events like this.The events team at 229 is on hand to offer end-to-end delivery of a wide range of events. We can provide comprehensive event management services including organising guest lists, decoration themeing, in-house production, catering, press management, website coverage/reviews/pictures etc for your event and box office facilities.


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VENUE ONE SPEC.

VENUE TWO SPEC.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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manager: Stuart Ellerker
telephone: 020 7631 8388
fax: 020 7631 8307
email: info@229thevenue.co.uk
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Location and Load-In
229 Great Portland Street | London | W1W 5PN – located in basement with two separate dedicated ground floor entrances.
Venue 1: Load-in via back of stage fire exit, (Park Crescent Mews East) one flight of stairs direct to stage or key operated lifts from ground floor then push to venue.
Venue 2: Load-in via purple canopied entrance. One flight of stairs from street level to basement.

Capacity
Total capacity when using both venues: 760
229 Venue1: Standing – Gig or Club: 620 | Seated – Dinner: 220 |
229 Venue2: Standing – Gig or Club: 140

Licensing
All bars are licensed to sell alcohol and for performance of live/recorded music until the following times:
Bars: Sunday – Wednesday 12pm | Thursday 1am | Friday – Saturday 3am
Live Music: Performance curfew 11pm

Venue Dimensions
229 Venue1: Room Size – 15m x 15m | Ceiling Height – 5m | Stage Height – 1.5m
Stage dimensions: width 11.5m (37ft) | height 1.5m (5ft) | depth 5m (16ft) to 8m (26ft) | clearance 4m (13ft)
Drum Riser: blocks 1.2m(4ft) x 2.4m(8ft), height 0.3m(1ft) or 0.46m(1.5ft)
229 Venue2: Room Size – 18m x 7m | Ceiling Height – 2.5m
Stage dimensions: width 5.48m(18ft) | height 0.46m (1.5ft) | depth 3.66 (12ft)

Box Office
229 can print and/or sell tickets on behalf of the promoter/event organiser. All tickets will be subject to a booking fee. Box Office opening hours are Monday – Thursday 9-7pm and Friday 9-5pm.

VENUE PR
Leyline Promotions
Tel: +44 (0)20 7575 3285
Email: info@leylinepromotions.com
www.leylinepromotions.com

SOUND INSTALLATION AND SUPPLIERS
Terminal Studios
Tel: +44 (0)20 7403 3050
Fax : +44 (0)20 7407 6123
E-mail : info@terminal.co.uk
www.terminal.co.uk

Security Monsab Security - SIA licensed and booked through venue.

Parking: By arrangement only – not guaranteed.

Taxi service: Free calls to registered mini-cab service.

Disabled access: Via key operated lift.

Production Office: Available on request, with use of telephone, fax and internet.

Internet: Wireless access is available in both venue 1 and 2.

Cloakroom: Available on request and operated by venue.

Sound Check: After 4pm.

Dressing Rooms: On request only and subject to availability – two large spaceous rooms with direct access to back stage and own exit to street. Can be furnished with tables and seating as required. Direct access to showers and toilets.

Riders/Catering: 229 will supply all drinks riders at cost price + 10% + VAT. No drinks must be brought on to the premises. 229 has an on site canteen open until 7.30pm, serving hot meals/snacks/sandwiches etc. 229 will happily arrange meals at a rate to be agreed.
No facilities for tour caterers. Full menu selection available for catered events (ordered by the venue through our contracted caterers).

Pit Barrier: 229 has a high stage, so a pit barrier is generally not required. However, depending on the nature of the act/event, one may be required. This will be at the venue’s discretion and the cost of which will be passed on to the promoter.

Merchandise: Should the promoter/act wish to sell merchandise, there will be a fee payable of £25.00 per stand or 10% of gross takings, whichever the greater.

Door times: Open no earlier than 7.00pm.