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The Blackburn Hall

The Blackburn Hall is our largest multi-use space ideal for music, theatre and dance.

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  • Piano

With its high ceilings, acoustic curtains and sprung floor, it is perfect for rehearsals, performances, auditions, filming, fitness classes, conferences and large presentations.

The Hall is located on the first floor of the building and features two grand pianos, a lighting rig, a PA system and fixed HD cameras. Our state-of the-art recording facilities make the Hall an ideal venue for filming and livestreaming, including performances, auditions and demos.

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Piano

Two grand pianos (Steinway* & Yamaha)

*Additional surcharge of £20 for use of the Steinway.

Lighting

Lighting rig with lighting control desk

There are a number of lighting presets that can be selected from a control pad in the Hall. If you would like to change lighting positions, a lighting technician will be required and rates are included on the page ‘Filming and livestream packages’ under ‘Technical Support Rates’.

AV equipment

PA system

Digital mixing desk
Allen&Heath SQ-5
2 x Hanging ambient microphones
2 x Speakers
Denon CD & Blu-ray player
Apple TV
3mm phono lead
HDMI lead

Projection

Canon XEED WUX6010 HD projector
Large projection screen

Video

3 x Fixed 4k Panasonic PTZ Cameras
Blackmagic: Hyperdeck Studio Hd Mini

Except for self-recording, use of our AV equipment is only possible with a NOS technician. Technical support rates are included on the page ‘Filming and livestream packages’. Additional audio visual equipment to support your hire is available. See under ‘AV Equipment – Available Items’.

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£65 per hour

Discounts available for charities, partners and local businesses.

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100 capacity

(including performers )

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10.20m x 13.00m (132m²)

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Multi-room packages

The National Opera Studio provides flexible multi-room hire packages suitable for performances, auditions, and other events. When you book Blackburn Hall, you have the option to reserve additional practice rooms for various uses, including warm-up spaces, waiting rooms, or dressing rooms.

Pricing Details:
  • Blackburn Hall: £65 per hour
  • Blackburn Hall + 1 Practice Room: £65 per hour + 10% discount on the practice room rate
  • Blackburn Hall + 2 Practice Rooms: £65 per hour + 12.5% discount on each practice room
  • Blackburn Hall + 3 Practice Rooms: £65 per hour + 15% discount on each practice room

This structure allows for a customisable experience tailored to your event’s needs.

 

To discuss these packages further, please email [email protected].

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