• Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six Monday 13th February

    Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six pen twisted dirt-swing about lust and loathing, served up on an exuberant gobbet of malicious delight. Their infamous…

  • Vieux Farka Toure Tuesday 14th February

    Dubbed "the Hendrix of the Sahara", Vieux Farka Toure brings his dazzling and original take on the desert blues of his late great father,…

  • The Hamsters - Farewell Tour Thursday 16th February

    Retiring after 25 years together and here for one final Manchester show, the wonderful hard rockin Hamsters bring their bluesy Hendrix and ZZ Top…

  • Beer 'n Blues Festival ft. The Cadillac Kings Friday 17th February

    Real ale and real music get it together as The Band on the Wall Beer 'n Blues Festival opens with one of the country's…

  • Beer 'n' Blues Festival ft. Billy Buckley's Wagon Train Saturday 18th February

    For the festival's afternoon quaffing session Billy Buckley's Wagon Train invites you to imbibe a heady brew of twanging Spaghetti Western soundtracks, rockabilly guitar…

Production Information

ADDRESS

25 Swan Street

The Northern Quarter

Manchester

M4 5JZ

CONTACTS            

Venue Manager

wilfseville@bandonthewall.org

Technical Manager

Andy Williamson Tel: 0161 834 1786 Ext 889

andywilliamson@bandonthewall.org

A/V Manager

ian.croal@bandonthewall.org

Programme Manager

mike.chadwick@bandonthewall.org

Venue Capacity

Band On The Wall

Standing: 320

Seated:      dependent on seating configuration

The Picture House: 120

Parking                    

Please note there is no parking at the venue except for loading in and loading out.

Dressing rooms    

2 Dressing rooms with direct access to stage.

Showers

1 shower adjacent to dressing rooms

Catering

Kitchen available

Merchandise

An area within the venue will be provided for the sale of merchandise. Please contact the Technical Manager for discussion of percentages.


Timings

Band/Crew access        As arranged in contract.                       

Sound checks               As required but checks must end no later than 30 minutes prior to doors to allow crew a food break.

As show times vary, please refer to your contract for information on Doors, artist stage times and curfews. If in any doubt, please contact our Technical Manager.

Stage Dimensions

Height: 2 feet

Width: 24 feet   

Depth: 10 feet

There is a section of stage measuring 6 feet by 6 feet stage left, which can be utilised for shows without monitor consoles.

Backdrops

If you are carrying your own backdrop, please forward a copy of the fire certificates prior to the show for approval.

Electrical equipment

Any electrical equipment supplied by the artist must have a PAT test certificate. If you do not have certificates, please arrange prior to the show to have your equipment tested or alternatively we can arrange to have the testing done at Band On The Wall if arranged ahead of time (call the Technical Manager with any questions or quotes).

Wireless equipment

Any wireless equipment used for a performance must be licensed where necessary.  All licenses must be forwarded to the Technical Manager prior to show day.

Support us

Band on the Wall is a charity, there are several ways you can support us.

Spotify

Our music programmer has compiled a list of music for you to listen to on Spotify

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Band on the Wall
Tel: 0161 834 1786
25 Swan Street,
The Northern Quarter,
Manchester,
M4 5JZ,
UK
Inner City Music Ltd. Registered in England & Wales 018 939 79
Registered charity: 516351