UKHero 0 Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hi all I have a gig at the Royal Hotel in Sutton Coldfield this friday with a band just wondered if any one on here had worked there and had any info... Many thanks in advance Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Yes Nik, many years ago, basically an average pub sized room. Not massive, can get a bit boystrous. When I was there the access was off the side road if I remember correctly, but it was some time ago. Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 It's Northern, I don't do Northern anymore, I'm not brave enough. Plus its too close to Kinky and I'd have to meet him again, and I don't like him ! .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted April 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 LOL Cheers guys If your around Kingy or is it Kinky pop in and say hello... Its a U2 Tribute band Nik It's Northern, I don't do Northern anymore, I'm not brave enough. Plus its too close to Kinky and I'd have to meet him again, and I don't like him ! Ha ya great big southern Jessy Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 It's Northern, I don't do Northern anymore, I'm not brave enough. Plus its too close to Kinky and I'd have to meet him again, and I don't like him ! Please Mr Harris, its the midlands..Don`t insult us northerners.... tongue out icon Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
Danno13 0 Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hope you don't mind me adding this to this thread.. I have a booking at New Hall in Sutton Coldfield next month. Anyone worked here and have any pointers? Thanking you! Revolution Discos - Covering Midlands and the Cotswolds - 01386 898 113 - 07791 261 263 Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Nik, I am at Bescot Stadium (Bonser Suite) doing the Beacon Ball on Friday, so can't make it. have a good one. New Hall hotel: Two choices. One is a small function room which is about 18 feet square, has no bar and is a bit isolated. Minimum gear needed. Then the other is a marquee "round the back". Both a bit awkward acess wise. Never done the Marquee. This is where all the top pop stars stay (Robbie, Stones etc etc) and their photo's are on the walls. Was £4.50 for a can of Carling last time I went there!!! Has a moat running round it. Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Nik, I am at Bescot Stadium (Bonser Suite) doing the Beacon Ball on Friday, so can't make it. have a good one. New Hall hotel: Two choices. One is a small function room which is about 18 feet square, has no bar and is a bit isolated. Minimum gear needed. Then the other is a marquee "round the back". Both a bit awkward acess wise. Never done the Marquee. This is where all the top pop stars stay (Robbie, Stones etc etc) and their photo's are on the walls. Was £4.50 for a can of Carling last time I went there!!! Has a moat running round it. Is that beacon as in Beacon Radio??? if so wow they still do that... Was Ian (Porky) Jones there.. He is about the only one left there from when I worked there... Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Is that beacon as in Beacon Radio??? if so wow they still do that... Was Ian (Porky) Jones there.. He is about the only one left there from when I worked there... Nik No, I also know Porky. Small world!! Beercan radio...not for me thanks! This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Beacon Centre for the Blind at Sedgley. Did it last year with a band, but no band this year, just moi. Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 No, I also know Porky. Small world!! Beercan radio...not for me thanks! This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Beacon Centre for the Blind at Sedgley. Did it last year with a band, but no band this year, just moi. Oh yeah I know the Centre good on you I got a charity gig tonight in Wolverhampton.. Hey were a couple of great guys, we do a lot for Cherity (Smachy & Nicy style) Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
Danno13 0 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Thanks for the pointers Kingy, I expect its in the marquee which is good as I don't like seperate bars. Sounds like a "bring a bottle of pop" gig then, if drinks are that price! I was at Bescot in March, think it was the Savoy Lounge I played it, upstairs with a lift.. massive room but only a tiny dancefloor at the front. Nice starcloth on the back of the stage though! The worst thing about that gig was the journey there, nice and easy drive I thought, but it ended up taking 2 hours due to traffic at the M5/M6 interchange, I'd given myself plenty of time though. Only took 50 mins on the way back! Revolution Discos - Covering Midlands and the Cotswolds - 01386 898 113 - 07791 261 263 Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Thanks for the pointers Kingy, I expect its in the marquee which is good as I don't like seperate bars. Sounds like a "bring a bottle of pop" gig then, if drinks are that price! I was at Bescot in March, think it was the Savoy Lounge I played it, upstairs with a lift.. massive room but only a tiny dancefloor at the front. Nice starcloth on the back of the stage though! The worst thing about that gig was the journey there, nice and easy drive I thought, but it ended up taking 2 hours due to traffic at the M5/M6 interchange, I'd given myself plenty of time though. Only took 50 mins on the way back! Yeah Ive done Bescot upstairs also... Infact I think im back there soon with a Country band Yeee Haaa :cow: See some cowboys are good lol Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
davemoody 0 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I have played at New Hall Hotel a few times and its normally in the Marquee round the back. Pain in the backside to get your gear in and out as you have a decent walk from the nearest car park. Other alternative is to talk nicely to one of the porters who sometimes carry your gear back and forth in a golfing buggy!!!!! and yes the drinks are stupidly expensive and the staff can be a bit aloof and full of themselves sometimes!! Link to post Share on other sites
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