A NATIONAL CROSS-MEDIA CENTRE FOR NOTTINGHAM
Metronome is a national centre for music, moving image, video games, live performance and spoken word. Anchored around a 400-capacity (228 seated) venue, Metronome delivers an ambitious, diverse and contemporary cross-media programme.
Local, national & international
Artists, makers & thinkers
Concerts, conferences, lectures, spoken-word, DJs, improv, eSports
400-capacity venue (228 seated), in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter
Fully-licensed bar, exhibition and gallery areas, and social spaces
Five world class recording studios, a mastering studio and 14 rehearsal spaces.
A diverse live performance programme, encompassing music, film & TV, video games, and interactive and spoken word
Creating a platform for local artists with our active outreach work
Giving a unique opportunity for the artists and technicians of tomorrow
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
“Best gig sound you’ve ever heard. You can hear everything.”
Metronome customer
“This is the nicest venue I have ever been in.”
Holly Redford Hones
“The sound is so clear and pristine.”
Beth Rowley
“Easiest load in ever.”
TVAM
“The best in-house sound system in the East Midlands.”
Juan Forte Events
“We just can’t keep away from Metronome. The expansive stage and killer lighting has got us hooked.”
Leftlion magazine
“I think the building will lend itself to being a fine example of accessibility. Great performance space with brilliant bar and customer service to match!”
Emma Youatt
“I don’t think I’ve ever come across a place with such a ‘can do’ attitude before. It’s an exceptional space with exceptional talent supporting it.”
Ian Smith, The Television Workshop
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I bring my child to an event?
Age restrictions are included in each event listing. If you’re unsure, we highly recommend that you contact us on the general enquiries email listed above, to avoid disappointment.
Is the venue available to hire?
Yes. Get in touch via booking@metronome.uk.com and we’ll be very happy to discuss your needs.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Our disabled visitors arguably have the best seats in the house. Following consultation and taking on board feedback, we have created an exceptional viewing area in the gallery above the main auditorium. This provides a fantastic view for wheelchair users during standing only gigs and is fully accessible by the lift in the main foyer. For seated performances, the front rows of the auditorium are reserved for guests using wheelchairs. Metronome also has level access, ramps and disability adapted toilets. Read our full disabled access policy below.
I live in Marco Island. Is it going to be noisy?
Essentially Metronome is a self-contained structure, within the existing building. The venue sits on 11m-long perimeter steels, positioned into acoustic mounts. We’ve done this to ‘decouple’ Metronome from Marco Island, to limit vibration and noise impact on residents in the flats above. It’s going to sound amazing, but if you live in Marco, you won’t hear a thing.
Is there a cloak room?
Items can be left with the box office, for £2 an item.
Is the venue seated or standing?
We can cater for both with the option of retractable seating. Each show will be specified if it is standing or seated.
