'Hosted At' Metal Event Proposal Form (Chalkwell Hall, Southend)

'Hosted At' : Metal Event Proposal Form

For Chalkwell Hall, Southend
About Metal

Metal is an arts organisation with bases in Southend, Liverpool and Peterborough.
We support practising artists across disciplines, bringing them together with the wider community and creative industries to share ideas. We are interested in arts programmes, events and creative practice which supports artists, responds to social, political and economic issues of Southend, encourages conversation, builds new artistic ideas and brings new audiences together through culture.
About the 'Hosted At' programme

'Hosted At' is a space to pilot new, informal arts events.
This programme invites creatives to independently trial their own events in our building, supporting our ambitions and connecting the local community of South Essex beyond our core programme.

This form invites event proposals to take place at Metal's Southend site :
Chalkwell Hall, Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NB.

Have you always wanted to put on a gig in an unusual setting?
Do you want to trial a one-off theatre production or comedy night?
Written a book and want to celebrate with a launch?

Rather than offering recurring venue bookings, 'Hosted At' encourages creatives to use our space and test new ideas, build interest, explore socially engaged practice and consider underrepresented communities. We will prioritise event proposals which celebrate the arts and bring people together.

Availability

Mondays - Thursdays: 10am - 10pm
Fridays: 10am - 11.30pm

About the space
- Max capacity 50 seated / 80 standing
- 1 x Unisex W/C with wheelchair access
- Entrance ramp (Please call for further details regarding access)
- A domestic space with basic sound and lighting systems. Chairs and tables can be moved around.
- Chalkwell Hall is located at the centre of Chalkwell Park. The venue is a Grade II listed building, overlooking the park grounds and the Thames Estuary.
- There is free 24/7 parking onsite.
- We currently cannot support outdoor events due to licensing.
Promotion

We ask hosts to take full responsibility for their own marketing campaigns. We require a minimum of 10 bookings / confirmed attendees per event. Metal can re-share stories on social media, hold flyers in our building and may include your event in our monthly newsletter.

Event support

Metal can offer limited administrative support and production advice in the lead-up to your event.
For further, formal support in your work, we recommend checking our website and signing up to our Open Advice Sessions, our Lucky Dip networking events or applying to our Artist in Residence programme.

Please note that a nominal charge of £50 will be collected if your application is successful as a contribution to our core costs.
I have read the above information and am ready to proceed with my application!

Company Name (if applicable)
E.g. Twisted Theatre Co
Website (if applicable)
Event Host Name*
E.g. Matt Smith
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
07...
In a short paragraph please tell us a bit about yourself as a creative / your experience as an events organiser. *
E.g. I am a writer who...I've hosted 3 public events in Southend which...
Event Title*
Tip : Short titles work well for promotion
Please give a short summary of the event :*
Tip : Creative, community led and welcoming is prioritised
Proposed date/s - Mon-Fri only. (Please share a number of potential dates)*
E.g. 2nd, 3rd or 4th of October / Any Thursday in March.
Proposed event timings*
Timings must fall within : Mon-Thurs, 10am-10pm / Fri, 10am-11.30pm
Would you like Metal's in-house bar to be opened for your event? Please note we do not offer BYO*

Yes, I would like the bar to be open.No, this event doesn't require a bar.
Who is the target audience? *
What interest have you had already from potential attendees?*
Tip : Check in with your target audience to know they'll come and support you
In what ways will you promote your event? *
Tip : We ask that all Hosted At event organisers are responsible for their own promotion
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
If you need to get in touch, please find our contact details below!
Would you like to join Metal's monthly mailing list?*

YesNo
Have you been to Metal's Chalkwell Hall before?*

YesNo
Do you need to visit our space before hosting your event?*

YesNo
Next steps
After filling in this form, Metal will recieve your event proposal.
We have a small team of staff, who meet regularly to discuss our programme.
We will be in touch with you to discuss your event.

We hope to work with you soon!
If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please contact :
hire@metalculture.com
01702 470 700
Social media : @MetalSouthend
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'Hosted At' : Metal Event Proposal Form