Public performance by professional, student and community artists is at the heart of Blackheath Halls’ busy programme. If you would like to hold your concert or performance at this very special venue, please read on for further information.
We have two available spaces to suit your needs, the Great Hall and The Hearn Recital Room.
Cabaret style seating: 250
Formal theatre seating: 500
Standing: 1,000*
Cabaret style seating: 80
Formal theatre seating: 160
Standing: 250
All prices are subject to VAT
£3754
£4630
£131
£385
£1298.50
£1807
£131
£253
£3754
£1298.50
£4630
£1807
£131
£131
£385
£253
You can download a detailed breakdown of our Performance Hire Fees
All hire and services rates are subject to VAT and an increase on Bank Holiday weekends.
Rates are negotiable for block bookings.
Registered charities, voluntary and educational organisations may be eligible for reduced rates.
Great Hall (floor) 75’ x 54 ‘ (22.9m x 16.5)
Great Hall (stage) 27’ x 54’ (8.23m x 16.5)
The Hearn Recital Room (floor) 48’ x 30’ (14.6m x 9.1m)
The Hearn Recital Room (stage) 10’ x 22’ (3m x 6.7m)
Please note all ticket income is also subject to 12.5% Box Office commission and Box Office set-up fee of £131 + VAT
Permission to sell merchandise must be sought in advance of the performance. Blackheath Halls retains commission from merchandise sales of 30% + VAT of the gross takings if we sell merchandise on behalf of the incoming promoter and provide the float. If you, as the incoming promoter, sell merchandise at the venue and provide your own float and staff, we retain 15% + VAT of gross takings.
We can arrange for programme sellers subject to commission being charged on all sales.
Concert promoters are required to supply PRS information at the end of the performance so that a venue PRS return can be submitted (if required). PRS charges will be deducted from the box office reconciliation (between 4.2%-6.5% + vat depending on repertoire).
We can provide limited marketing support for Public Performances. Please contact our marketing managers Janine Howlett and Nicola Metselaar for further information.
If you wish to record, webcast or broadcast the performance, notification must be given as early as possible and at least six weeks prior to the performance date. This is subject to approval by Blackheath Halls, and an additional fee is payable.
Piano hire (includes one tuning) £200.00 + VAT (£240)
Additional piano tuning £75.00 + VAT (£90)
Staging and choir rostra POA
Technical equipment (PA, microphones, projector etc) see Technical Hire Costs
Technical Equipment Specifications
Sound Specification
Lighting Specification
Other In House Equipment Specification
If you have any specific queries please contact our Technical Manager
