Hiring St Mary’s

CHURCH HIRE FOR EVENTS

When the church is hired for a concert or event, a reasonable time is allowed for setting up and rehearsals, sound checks etc. Dismountable staging is available – 16 units, each 750 millimetres square. These can be arranged according to need. The church also has a small grand piano and an impressive pipe organ. The cost of tuning prior to a concert is the responsibility of the hirer. Details of our contracted tuner will be given.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks with biscuits and cake, or a licensed bar serving wine, bottled beer and soft drinks can be arranged. There is no additional charge to the hirer for this service – the church will retain the profits.

The church is a PRS licensed venue. Promoters should, if registered, make their own royalty returns to the PRS, otherwise a member of the music committee can undertake this. The music committee would then request reimbursement by the promoter.

The basic cost of hire for concerts is £200.00 (to cover set up, rehearsal and performance).