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Do you need a venue for an exhibition, conference, concert, performance area or space for rehearsals?
Facilities available at St Mary's Church include:
Large floor space and use of choir stalls
Raised platform area for performance
Main body of the church has seating up to 400 people.
Use of Bevington pipe organ (with prior consent)
Grand piano
Amazing acoustics
Sound system (by prior arrangement)
Excellent heating system
Refreshments available by prior arrangement
Side lobby for off-stage preparations
Toilet facilities (including disabled) in adjacent hall
Lift for the disabled.
FOR DETAILS OF HIRING, SEE BELOW
ST. MARY'S CHURCH, ROCK GARDENS, VENUE FOR CONCERTS, EXHIBITIONS AND REHEARSALS etc.
The church has fixed pews and a raised platform/dais for performers. The main body of the church can seat up to 400 people. The church has excellent acoustics and there are public address microphone facilities for use by arrangement. Heating and lighting costs are included in the hire fee. The organ and grand piano may be made available by arrangement.
HIRE FEES:
PERFORMANCES: £50 per hour (including use of lighting)
REHEARSALS: £20 per hour (including use of lighting)
In addition to these hourly rates, if used, heating will be charged at £30 per hour for performances and rehearsals during the winter months.
PAYMENT: An invoice will be raised after the event. Please settle as soon as possible after the event by sending a cheque to The Church Treasurer, whose address will appear on the booking form. To obtain the form, click on the blue framed link below.
ADVERTISING.
All advertising is your responsibility. We will be pleased to display in church any material you pass to us.
TICKETS.
Seat pricing is for you to decide upon. A single price, with concessions, is usual for St. Mary's; numbered reserved seats are not recommended. You have the responsibility of selling tickets and taking them at the door. The proceeds of all ticket sales are yours.
PROGRAMMES.
The provision of these is up to you and all proceeds of sale are yours
THE CHURCH HAS A NO SMOKING POLICY IN ALL AREAS OF THE BUILDING.
TOILET FACILITIES.
These are available in the adjacent church hall.
DISABLED ACCESS
There is also disabled access to the main body of the church.
CHANGING FACILITIES.
Artists can use side rooms near to the performance area in the church. or in the hall.
AFTER YOUR PERFORMANCE.
You are responsible for returning to their place any items that have been moved (although we should like to discuss with you in advance any rearrangements of furniture) and for picking up any litter or property left behind by the audience or the performers. In the event of any damage being incurred a charge to cover the cost of repair/replacement will be made.
Invoices will be raised when the booking form is submitted to us and cheques in settlement should be sent by FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE EVENT to The Treasurer, St Mary’s Church, whose address will appear on the booking form or directly into our bank account. Pre-payment is also welcomed - details on the invoice.
YOU CAN REQUEST A BOOKING FORM BY EMAIL WHICH WILL BE SENT TO YOU AS A MICROSOFT "WORD" DOCUMENT ATTACHMENT - JUST CLICK ON THIS LINK .......
ST MARY’S CHURCH, ROCK GARDENS, BRIGHTON
EXAMPLE OF THE BOOKING FORM which will be sent to you via the e-mail system
Event promoter /Organiser:
Address:
Contact name & telephone number:
Event:
Day & Date of function: Time: from:
to:
Rehearsal date/s & times:
Projected audience numbers (circle relevant number): 50 100 200 300-350
PLEASE NOTE - 400 is the optimum capacity for seating - this would entail providing more chairs.
Facilities required:
church organ
piano
changing rooms
tables for refreshments
PA System - for announcements - NOT FOR VOCALISTS
Please note that St Mary's Church cannot be held responsible for the loss of any personal effects or equipment brought into the church during the period of hire
I have read the conditions relating to booking St Mary’s Church and agree to abide by them.
Signed:
Print name:
On behalf of:
Cost of hire: _________________________
Invoices will be raised after the hire and cheques in settlement should be sent NO LATER THAN FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER THE EVENT to:
The Treasurer, St Mary’s Church, THE ADDRESS WILL APPEAR ON THE INVOICE WHICH WILL BE SENT TO YOU ON RECEIPT OF THE BOOKING
The Main Hall has a stage and a large kitchen. The smaller hall is no longer available for hire.
The HIRE FEE for the Hall is £18 per hour
TO HIRE THE HALL, Phone Sheila Stacey on 01273 689458