We work on a room hire basis where we supply the venue, bar, PA and sound technician for you to run your own night.
You will need to supply your own cashier/door person, band rep and someone for the merch stand if you are having one
(if you are struggling though, and with enough notice we may be able to recommend some experienced locals, see BOX OFFICE for details)
If you have some bands in mind, and you have read the rest of this FAQ, check our ONLINE CALENDAR for availability.
Then contact the pub direct on 01223 357268, or use the online form HERE but be prepared to answer as many of these questions as possible:
Your name, contact details.
Have you gigged at the Portland before?
Band(s) names.
Average age of band members and fanbase age range.
Style of music.
Do you need a sound technician?
Also if there is any websites or additional information/reviews then let us know!
We send out a monthly mail to over 1000 registered members of the website as well as our Facebook page and Twitter followers billboard posters and listings to local papers.
We also produce a free in-house gig guide that is distributed to several locations around the city so as much info about the bands as possible please.
Prices vary depending on what night you need and if you need a sound tec or not.
See: WHAT DOES IT COST TO HIRE THE VENUE? for more info