Introduction
We’re mad about our live music here at Trinity and we love nothing more than to put on a band we like or see potential in. In the past the likes of Kate Nash, Scouting For Girls, Reverend & the Makers, Bastille, Dan Le Sac & Scroobius Pip, Bombay Bicycle Club, Example and Alabama 3 have all played here on their way to fame.
Payment, Door Charging & Promo
We’re not the kind of venue who will grab all the money from the punters you bring along and then sling you a tenner at the end of the night. We don’t do ‘hires’ like many music venues. 100% of the door takings (minus the soundman) goes to the acts playing or promoters who are organising, all we ask is that you work as hard as us in terms of promoting your gig so our bar will be busy and your pockets full. Create a Facebook event page, get posters/flyers to us to put up in Trinity and tell your mates, family and your dog. Its never been easier to promote a show so please do it with some gusto. We will promote your gig as much as we can but common sense indicates the more people each band brings the better the night for everyone. We work hard to make every show as good as it can be and we expect bands that we book to enter into the spirit of things and do the same.
Please put in provison when door charging that you can allow a carer of anyone with a disability or accessibility issues in free of charge. It is part of our accessibilty policy.
Production
Access and Load In
A suggested time for arrival would be between 5pm-6pm, however venue access can be as early as 1pm on the day of the show if you want to drop off equipment and begin to set up. Please let us know what time you plan to be arriving so we can have everything set up for you. However, due to us respecting our neighbouring businesses and residents, sound-check has to be after 5pm, unless specifically agreed prior to the show, so we can warn our neighbours! The soundman will be in at 5.30pm unless an earlier start time has been arranged.
Please be aware that Trinity is a first floor venue and you will be lugging equipment upstairs! Please let us know if you have special access requirements of any kind so that provision can be made.
Parking is terrible around Trinity. There is a loading bay next to Trinity but it is carefully monitored by a CCTV camera. You must be within the marked lines and adhere to its loading times which state no loading between 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri, which is not particularly convenient we know. Please be careful as we cannot be responsible for parking tickets.
There is a Municipal car park at the bottom end of Lyon road, 5 minutes (100 yards) away or there is metered parking on Lyon Road. Currently we believe it is free after 6pm but it changes so often it’s best to check the restrictions.
Equipment Storage
Whilst you are on stage cases etc can be stored in our back room, however at the end of the night please take all your equipment home with you. So many times, we have been lumbered with kit overnight because the van driver has had too much to drink – frankly, it’s a pain in the arse!
Security Staff
Where security staff are needed they will be provided by Trinity. You are not permitted to bring your own.
Age Restrictions
Trinity is a strictly over 18s venue. This includes band members as well as the audience, unless by prior arrangement. If you believe you have a young looking crowd please ask them to bring ID. In fact ID is a condition of entry for everyone.
Fly Posting
You may not flypost to advertise your event. We get into so much trouble with the council if you flypost. Any fly-posting carried out will result in your gig being cancelled and your details passed to Harrow Council. If you have posters/flyers please feel free to get them up in Trinity itself.
Cancellation
Please don’t mess us around. We are running a business. If you cancel the day before your gig or do a no show, we lose money that is vital to keeping the venue afloat. Also lots of bands are looking for slots. You deprive someone else from playing. If you need to cancel or rearrange a show please give us AT LEAST 3 weeks notice. Bands cancelling a few days before a gig with insufficient reason will find it hard to obtain another booking. Oh and we don’t believe your drummer has broken his arm! Trust me everyone uses this excuse.
Capacity
Trinitys capacity is 200 in total. The upstairs, where the bands play, holds about 130-140 people. Factor in guestlist to these numbers and reduce ticket sales accordingly.
Merchandise
You are welcome to sell you CDs and merchandise at Trinity. We can provide a table for you. We are not one of those awful places that want a cut. Please make your merch stands fully accessible.
Tech Stuff
Our in house soundman will cost £150 for a standard 6pm-11pm shift. More if the event runs over or starts earlier. The Soundman will make your show sound amazing we promise. He also stage manages and does the lighting for you. A true multi-tasker.
All our PA & Lighting is top of the range and fully digital.
Please be aware that there is a limiter on our system, the levels on which are set to protect our equipment and prevent people 4 miles away listening to your gig. We are unable to tamper with these levels, so please don’t ask or we’ll just end up arguing. If you think it needs to be louder, you are deaf – trust us.
We do have a very basic backline in house, though it is used often and we can never vouch 100% for it’s usefulness. We have a basic Tornado drum shell – tom, snare, bass – but bring all other bits you might need including stands, a stool & breakables. There is also a basic bass amp (or we can DI bass) and a Fender guitar amp. We will supply mics and stands. But if you want peace of mind bring your own.
It is also worth bringing a laptop, phone or a DJ to play between bands. We can connect you via Bluetooth.
PA Tech Spec:
- DBX 166XL Compressor
- BOSE 502C System Control
- 3 x Yamaha P3200 Power Amps
- 4 x Martin Audio Speakers AQ12
- 4 x Bose 502’s
- 2 x Intimidation Sinbin 1200 12” Scoop Bass Bins
- 2 x DBX stage monitors
- Behringer x 32 Digital PA
- Behringer s16 Digital Snake
- IPad system digital desk.
- 1 Soundcraft eFX 12 Desk – 12 channels
- SM58 Mics (10)
- Instrument Mics (5)
- Mic Stands (8)
- Mic Leads
- DI Boxes (2)
We also have a full digital lighting rig which can be contolled in house or via an app on your phone.
DJ Equipment
- Numark Anti Shock Twin CD Player
- Numark CM200 Mixer
- Easy Plug in for DJ controllers but you must supply your own