Just Matt Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hi FolksI have a venue available for use, near Turriff.I converted a barn for my wedding and now I am left with a great venue for gigs that needs to be used. At this early stage I'm not really looking to make much money on it just get word of mouth out of its availabilty and potenial. Any kind of charge would be based on what kind of event was going onIt's out of the way a bit but is a great rustic place full of character. I'm open to suggestions.Please get in contact if you are interested and want to use it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Any chance of some photos? And what kind of facilities are there, eg stage, separate rooms etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Matt Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Sorry that would help! Venue is 2 Seperate Rooms-Stage room Stage (roughly 4m x 2.5m with raised drummer area) Dance floor Space 8m x 4m...ish Whiskey barrel tables with bar stools seating for about 9 people House drum kit House PA system-Bar Area 3m Bar equiped with optics (as yet no license I'm looking in to this but right now as I'm not looking to make money I would advise a mobile license) Tradional ale pump(only set up for home brew right now) 3xFridge Space Ice Freezer Seating and tables for roughly 50 peopleAlso external seating,patio area and external trdional woodfire italian pizza oven. Parking space for 15 cars(perhaps more I have never really tested that).******Important note!!!!! There are no public toilets as yet, again because I am not looking to make this a professional venture as yet I can not afford to install any, so mobile toilets would be needed for events.******I'll get photos on, I can email them to anyone who is interested in the meatime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1903 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 This sounds exactly like something I've been looking for but not sure how keen Aberdeen based gig-goers are to travel oot to Turra.*strokes beard and ponders* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 This sounds exactly like something I've been looking for but not sure how keen Aberdeen based gig-goers are to travel oot to Turra.This is perfect for folk who stay out that way who want people to play their birthday and stuff though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Played a gig like that near Kirriemuir once, slept in a Yurt, ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 yo, great idea and one that can work brilliantly in rural locations, such as the Woodend Barn in Banchory: Woodend Barn Banchory | Arts Venueyou should contact caroline at neat(north east arts touring) as she's always looking for new venues and promoters for theatrical performances in the north east: NEAT North East Arts Touring - bringing theatre to Aberdeenshire, Moray and Angusone thing you don't mention though is insurance, i trust you're all upto speed on such things. even if you're looking into it as a professional venue(why not though?! get a group of people together and go for it) you will likely need liability insurance. particularly if you're hiring the place out.if you want any advice or tips I can put in touch with the people that have built up the Woodend Barn. (i work there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Matt Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Thanks for the info DaveofficerI would like to one day see the place as my job but I'm going to take a causious toe dip into this. The venue is part of my home so losing it and failing means losing everything.I plan to span alot requirements the place can cover weddings,art exhibitions, theatre.....in fact the list is pretty endless!On the legal side i've got a ton of research to do what with license and liabilty, but for the time being I would need promoters and organisers to provide their own hence the near freebie invite of use for now.Watch this space I'll get a facebook page up quite soon so anyone interested can get all contact and location details plus I'll put tons of photos up of the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Sounds pretty good, but I have to say the lack of toilets could be a problem. Hiring in portable bogs for a function can be pretty expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Matt Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Totally agree with that!I was looking at toilet hire when I was getting the place ready for my wedding,not cheap!!I am 100% committed to getting toilets installed but with a 9 to 5 and 0 in my budget right now I really could not guarantee when they will be built. But this does take me back to my point of this will be cheap to hire as there will obviously be other things requiredI'm thinking if anyone is interested right now I would offset costs based on the hire on and supply of extras. I really can't stress enough I'm looking pretty much non profit for the time being I just want to get the word of mouth advertising up and running till I'm in a postion to make the place my career. I need to to get some proof out now before I start sounding desperate so I'll get these photos out ASAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Sounds like a great prospect, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Milne Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 This does indeed sound really interesting!We often get requests from bands and agents looking for "different" or wierd places to play and this is the kind of thing that jumps out for that!Best of luck with it and hope it comes together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Matt Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Face book page for the Auld MannieFacebook Page is upThe Auld Mannie | FacebookEarly stages yet so more info will go up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Wow, that's one hell of a space. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Very nice work! Hope all goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1903 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 How's progress with this venue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Can you message me your email address please. Ta.Terrific looking space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colliderscope Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 hey how's things going with the space - the link to the facebook page is not working though :-( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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