Concert Hall

Capacity

Without stage extension 499 (including 4 stewards and 3 wheelchairs)

With stage extension/orchestra pit 439 (including 4 stewards and 3 wheelchairs)

Stage dimensions

17.5m / 57’ (w) x 8.7m / 28’6” (d) without stage extension
17.5m /57’ (w) x 11.4m / 37’4” (d) with stage extension

The stage extension covers the seating well, which contains the 60 seats of rows A-C (see seating plan). It is trapezoidal, with approximate dimensions of 11.7m / 38’ (w) x 2.85m / 19’4” (d). Its use must be negotiated well in advance of your event, as its installation is a major procedure requiring extra staff. For health and safety reasons, it cannot be installed at short notice.

Sound system

The Concert Hall now houses a new PA system. If you require its use, we recommend that an experienced technician is brought or hired in to run it. If you do not have a technician available, we would be happy to recommend one to you. The following equipment is available:

Microphones

2 hand-held Sennheiser Diversity UHF Evolution radio microphones
1 lapel type Sennheiser Diversity UHF Evolution radio microphone
2 hand-held cardioid dynamic microphones
1 microphone floor stand
1 microphone boom arm
1 table stand

Stage area

32 three pin ‘XLR’ sockets microphone pockets in stage floor
4 ‘Speakon’ sockets for stage loudspeakers

Auditorium area

4 loudspeakers on two separate amps to allow the playing of stereo music
Control desk
Patch panel
Sixteen input (microphone or line level) mixing desk plus other music inputs
Record and replay facilities

Additional

Induction hearing loop
Show Relay System that can reach backstage areas and foyer
A private intercom system linking the control desk, prompt corner, box office/security desk and production office

Screen and data projector

EIKI LC-X4i Projector
Lectern with 8 button control system
Electric screen 6m x 4.5m viewing area

Foyer and Bar

The bright and spacious foyer is one of the largest floor spaces in Cambridge. It is ideally suited to holding exhibitions and receptions, and also provides a convenient space for the registration of your delegates. There is a possibility that events happening simultaneously will share the use of the foyer, but this should be discussed at an early stage of booking.

The foyer also contains a fully licensed bar which is available on request, either as a cash bar or to provide a limited range of drinks and snacks for small receptions. For further information on catering, please see the designated catering page.

Recital Room

The Recital Room provides a large and versatile space suitable for many uses. Its flat wooden floor and flexibly curtained walls make it ideal for seminars or lectures for up to 100 people, or as an additional exhibition or catering space.

Computer Room

Housed in The Faculty of Music's Centre for Music and Science, this invaluable resource can be hired for an additional charge. Up to 12 stations that can be configured as you wish – PCs, eMacs or points into which to plug a laptop – providing your delegates with access to the internet, emails and printing facilities throughout your conference.

Lecture Rooms

There are five lecture rooms available for breakout sessions and smaller events, all of which normally contain pianos. If maximum capacity is required, it is sometimes possible to remove the pianos given sufficient notice, although this is a costly procedure. All lecture rooms also contain a stereo stack, comprising CD, cassette, turntable and two speakers. There are also two small dressing rooms which may be used as offices, cloakrooms, or for storage.

Lecture Room 1

Capacity: max. 50, depending on layout (flat floored)
2 electrical outlets
1 projector screen

Lecture Room 2

Capacity: 60 (fixed raked seating with desks)
14 electrical outlets
2 blackboards
2 televisions
1 VCR
1 DVD player
1 slide projector
1 data projector
1 projector screen
1 lectern

Lecture Room 3

Capacity: max. 50, depending on layout (flat floored)
6 electrical outlets
1 blackboard

Lecture Room 4

Capacity: max. 40, depending on layout (flat floored)
8 electrical outlets
1 whiteboard Lecture Room 5
Capacity: max. 40 depending on layout (flat floored)
8 electrical outlets
1 whiteboard

Lecture Room 5

Capacity: max. 40 depending on layout (flat floored)
8 electrical outlets
1 whiteboard

Portable equipment

1 television
1 VCR
1 DVD player
1 slide projector
6 overhead projectors
1 OHP screen
300+ chairs
100+ desks

Additional equipment required may be hired at cost through a local AV company. Please see the audio-visual page for more information.

Production Office

An office with an ISDN line and telephone line is available for administrative staff to use during the course of your conference. It is accessed via the East Balcony in the Concert Hall itself. In addition, access to the Faculty of Music’s photocopying, laminating and printing facilities may be possible if arranged in advance.

Miscellaneous

Music Stands

We have a large stock of music stands which are useful for displaying signage around the building. They measure approximately 50.5cm (w) x 32.5 cm (d), with adjustable height; we recommend that A3 laminated landscape signs fit best.

Tables

We have approximately 100 tables of size 95cm (w) x 60cm (d) x 73cm (h) which are available for your use.

Standard Conditions of Hire

View our Terms and Conditions of hire (PDF file, 132Kb).