We work on a venue hire basis where you effectively rent the venue space and run your own night. We take no percentage of ticket money or merch sales, simply the bar takings.
Rates for local promoters start at £150 +VAT and PRS fees if applicable.
The fee includes use of the venue, green room, ticket office, the use of our house PA and lighting and one of our trained sound technicians -required if using our PA. If you require someone for the door, merch etc this can be arranged if given ample notice and for an additional charge See ‘BOX OFFICE’ and ‘SELLING MERCH’.
If you need a sound technician earlier than usual (before 5pm) then a fee of £15 an hour extra will be charged.
Our day rate (11am – 5pm) for just the room is £25 an hour not including sound technician or PA.
£100 of the hire fee as a deposit is required to secure bookings, non-refundable if the event is cancelled less than 3 weeks before. The deposit is taken off the hire fee with any remainder from advance ticket sales. If we are not selling those for you, then the total hire fee will need to be settled before the show. See SELLING TICKETS THROUGH THE PORTLAND WEBSITE
Running a charity night? We waive the hire fee for charity nights with just the sound technician to pay (Currently £100) we may ask for that upfront to act as your deposit.
Please use the Venue-How to Hire form to make a booking, it ensures the right team see your request promptly and speedily.