Member Since: 10/16/2006
Band Website: www.queenshall.net
Band Members: THE QUEENS HALL IS PROUD TO PROMOTE THE FINEST METAL FESTIVAL IN THE UK
With a dedicated team of Promoters and Staff, The Queens Hall is quickly becoming the most sought after medium sized venue in the UK. With a capacity of 350 the room is purpose built to attract bands from all musical genres. Not only this, but it can play host to the most seasoned touring bands, as well as giving an opportunity to the breakthrough bands of tomorrow.
Quite simply its run by people who care for live music and have been involved in the industry for many years. DS Promotions Ltd are not only the main promoters to the venue, but also deal with some of the main music festivals in the UK, such as The Rock & Blues Custom Show, Clive Aid, The Ink & Iron Show, Bloodstock Open Air and many more besides.
Being located no less than 40 miles from any other circuited venue in the Midlands, The Queens Hall offers professionalism and standards that are associated with major venues.
With the addition of a fully Climate Controlled Environment, Dressing Room facilities, Curtosy Mini Bus (and Backline Trailer), Analog and Digital Recording, Extensive Streat Team and Advertising Campaigns, Close connections with local accomodation and ample parking, alongside a purpose built venue, with a Rock Bar to rival all, it’s understandable why the following bands have all enjoyed The Queens Hall hospitality.
Simon Hall (Promoter) and Richard Burlingham (Venue Owner)
In the last three years since the birth of the venue we've strived to provide the best in both Touring Bands, Tributes and Breakthrough Acts.
TOURING BANDS
MY RUIN, NAZARETH, BUDGIE, Y&T, ENUFF Z NUFF, CLUTCH, BLACKFOOT, FRANK MARINO AND MAHOGANY RUSH, GRAHAM BONNET, ANTI KNOWHERE LEAGUE, COCKNEY REJECTS, ASIA, WISHBONE ASH, EVILE, DRUNK IN PUBLIC, RATTLESNAKE REMEDY, GINGER, AMERICAN DOG, MARSHALL LAW, DEAD MEN WALKING, TYGERS OF PAN TANG, UK SUBS, PETER TORK, DEMOB, ROD ARGENT & COLIN BLUNSTONE, RICKY WARWICK, ROCK BITCH, MONDO GENERATOR, GENE LOVES JEZABEL, ETHAN DANIEL DAVIDSON, SICK ON THE BUS, MICHAEL SCHENKER, THE ANIMALS, WALTER TROUT, CARL PALMER, PANIC CELL, LOVE HATE, ZODIAC MINDWARP AND MANY MANY MORE
TRIBUTE BANDS
AB/CD, LIMEHOUSE LIZZY, BEHOLDER, MENTALLICA, RAINBOW RISING, HI ON MAIDEN, JILTED GENERATION, HOTTER THAN HELL, LETZ ZEP AND MANY MORE
Located on the ground floor (below The Queens Hall) is the increasingly popular Crew Rock Bar.
With the walls addorned with signed Rock and Metal memorabilia, The Crew is a fasinating and vibrant place to enjoy a drink. Whether you want to sit and remanis about shows of the past, enjoy the atmosphere of the Local Bands, or simply let your hair down for one of the venues legendary Rock Nights – the choice is yours. On many occassions the bands who have performed upstairs have been magnetically attracted to The Crew spent quality time winding down.
The Queens Hall it has developed into one of the finest venues in the UK, but don’t just take our word for it……
“Hospitality – Second To None†Ricky Warwick (The Almighty)
“Fantastic Atmosphere†Luke (Panic Cell)
“Thanks to all who made me so very welcome†John Payne (Asia)
“Great Sound, Great People, Great Club – It’s Great!†Michael Hannon (American Dog)
MAKING IT WORK
By having good working relationships with both Local, National and International Media resources we cover as many advertising options as possible. Although we insist that external promoters do all in their power to promote the shows from their end, we will back this up with Relevant National Magazine Advertising, Local Media & Radio Advertising and Internet Advertising both on our own sites
http://www.queenshall.net and http://www.myspace.com/thequeenshallnuneaton
alongside additional relevant websites.
Further to this, all major shows tickets are sold in-house as well as on SeeTickets and WeGotTickets.
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED
All of the following are available on request, either for a one off show requirement or as part of a touring commitment. All of the following are subject to conditions.
RECORDING
The Queens Hall has the options of both 24 Track Analog and Digital Recording Facilities.
Analog System – Aces Sound Pro MT Series.
Digital System – Fostex D2424LV Multi Track Recorder.
ACCOMODATION
Established dealings with contracted Hotels and Guest House means security and comfort is guaranteed.
BACKLINE
With both in-house equipment, alongside close connections to musical equipment resources we can offer a wide range of Backline requirements. Whether your requirements are simply a new Snare Skin or a complete Drum Kit, all can be catered for. The extent of Backline is not an issue as the company with whom we are in partnership have dressed stages such as Download, Rock & Blues and Bloodtock Open Air.
TRANSPORTATION & TOUR REQUIREMENTS
We can supply a 15 seater curtosey Mini Bus with an additional 8’ x 7’ Backline Trailer. Further to this we can offer Transportation Requirements, Road Crew and Tour Management.
The following is what goes towards making the depth of sound that makes The Queens Hall a major player in the live music scene. Outside Sound Engineers whom have worked with the likes of Slipknot, UB40, Iron Maiden and Metallica, have all commented on the quality of the sound.
The purpose built Stage itself is 28ft x 12ft with an 8ft x 3ft vocal platform. It was specifically built on Rubberoid Mountings and is fully insulated to reduce Bass Overdraw.
It also has in place a removable 8ft x 6ft Drum Riser.
FRONT OF HOUSE
SPEAKERS
HK Flown Rig and stage mounted Sub Bass Bins
Peavey Black Box Horns, Mids and Subs
DESK
Alan & Heath 36/16/24 – 36 Channel Desk
OUTBOARD
LA Audio 2 Band Graphic EQ
Behringer 2 Band Graphic EQ
Peavey Gatekeeper
MTR DNG One – Dual Gate
Alesis 3630 Compressors (x2)
Drawmer DL 221 Compressor
Alesis Quadra Verb
Boss SX-700 Processor
Alesis Midi Verb 2 + 3 (x2)
Lexicon EX Digital Effects Processor
Slapback Audio - Scintillator
AMPS
C / Audio 3001
HH – VX 900
Peavey – PV 1200 (600 x 2)
Peavey – PV CS 1200 (600 x 2)
Yamaha – 2100 FOLDBACK
MAIN STAGE
HK Linear 3 Monitors (x4)
Running on a 4 way mix
Drum Fill – HK PR 115X @ 300 W
Drum Fill - HK PR 115X SUBS @ 300 W
DESK
Alan & Heath GL 2200 32 Channel Desk
OUTBOARD
Carlsboro 215 2 Band Graphic EQ
MQ 3229 Phonic 2 Band Graphic EQ
Behringer Super X Crossover
Audio Logic X23
LIGHTING
42 x Par 56 Lights
8 x Par 64 Lights
4 x Robo Scanners
1 x Gobo Scanner
2 x Crowd Blinders
1 x Strobe
All lighting run from DASLIGHT Virtual Controller 1024
Skytec Smoke Machine
ADDITIONAL
MICS
Shure SM 58 (x12) – Shure SM 57 (x10) – Shure Beta 52A (x3) – Superlux CM-H8a (x2) – Sennheiser E865 (x2)
Shure PG81 (x2) – Shure Drum Clip Mics (x10) – TOA GM-304 (x2) – Roytek CM 100BK (x2)
Influences:
DS PROMOTIONS LTD are a devoted team dedicated to bringing creative Live Entertainment to the UK and Europe. Whether you're an established Touring Band, Originals, Covers or Tribute all will be catered for professionally, yet with understanding to the Artistes' requirements.
Within its 3yrs of development, DS Promotions has become one of the UK's leading Promoters and Stage Event Management Teams and is a probationary member of the Agents Association. Alongside this the companies links with Music Schools and Colleges reinforces its commitment to continued Entertainment Development.
VENUE AND CLIENT MANAGEMENT:
Alongside Event Management we provide advice and direction to all who wish to hold their own Events (Corporate or Private). Venues or clients looking to expand their current entertainment portfolios, or simply to arrange a one off event, are encouraged to consult in order to maximize their potential.
TOUR MANAGEMENT:
The provision for UK dates at varying size venues can be catered for. Alongside this with our US/European connections we can offer Worldwide Schedules to suit. All of which is done with understanding to the needs of Professional Artistes.
MUSIC DEVELOPMENT:
DS Promotions Ltd retain close links with Schools and Music Colleges throughout the UK in assisting with Music Development, be it through Talks , Seminars or providing assistance with Battle of the bands competitions. This can be done independently, but more recently has been done in conjunction with The UK Skills Organisation.
DS PROMOTIONS AND THE QUEENS HALL ARE PROUD TO PROMOTE THE FOLLOWING EVENT
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