TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Studio FACILITIES:

  • Sink with hot water

  • Sofa, chairs and floor cushions

  • Kettle, microwave, mugs, plates, bowls, cutlery

  • Tramway toilets and accessible toilets a few metres from door

  • Tramway cafe downstairs open most days


Dance Floor + Mirrors: 

  • Sprung wooden dance floor with Harlequin studio lino. 

  • ~10.5m x 4.8m (4.8m x 1.2m extension at near end)

  • Wheelchair accessible via permanent ramp on either end

  • 4 x 1930 x 1250mm portable dance mirrors (wheeled)


Heating:

  • 4 x Freestanding Fans

Sound:

  • PA Soundsystem (LD Systems Curve 500PS)

    • Built-in mixer with 2 x mic inputs (1 x Hi-Z for guitar etc.), 2 x line inputs

    • Combination 3-pin XLR/ ¼” jack connections.

    • Stereo 3.5mm jack input (for laptop/iPod) - 3.5mm lead available

    • Bluetooth capable (can attach to your phone/ tablet/ laptop)

    • Basic onboard EQ and FX

  • 1 x Wireless Mic (Sennheiser XSW 1-ME3 E-band radio mic kit. Can be used without licence on channels 1-4)

  • 1 X Headset mic

  • 2 x Handheld wired mics and mic stands

  • 2 x DI boxes (Behringer G1000 active)

  • 2 x 20m XLR leads

  • 1 x twin 5m XLR lead


Projector: 

  • BenQ TH585 3,500 lumens, Full HD 1920x1080 DLP 20,000:1 contrast

  • Projector stand with laptop shelf (wheeled)

  • 15m & 1.5m HDMI leads

  • 15m 13A extension reel

  • We do not have a projector screen however the walls of the space are white and possible to project onto (keep in mind the natural skylight during the day)

Lighting:

Please note the space has a full ceiling skylight which is not possible to cover. Therefore the space is lit by daylight and we do not have any stage lighting available for use. You are welcome to bring in lighting and this will need to be pat tested and risk assessed beforehand depending on size. 

Technical Support:

We do not have a technician available to support residencies, you may wish to consider bringing in somebody for specific tech needs and we will support where possible. 

restrictions in the space

The space has a sprung wooden dance floor. This is a valuable piece of equipment that allows for safe movement practice, however it can be easily damaged permanently. Therefore certain objects and actions are not permitted:

  • No high heels on the dance floor as they may puncture and permanently damage the hollow floor base.

  • No tap shoes or shoes with metal bases on the dance floor as they will scratch and permanently damage the dance lino.

  • Soft-soled outdoor shoes like trainers or plimsolls may be worn on the dance floor provided they are clean.

  • No glitter, spray paint, facepaint, food, liquid or any material likely to cause staining or permanent damage to the dance floor to be used in the studio.

  • No Tape to be used directly on the dance floor. We can provide tape if needed. 

  • No incense or burning to be used in the space as it will trigger a building-wide fire alarm and evacuation.

If any of the above points are an issue, please let us know as soon as possible and we will work with you to try and find a solution. If we are not informed about these until you arrive, it is very unlikely that we will be able to find an alternative solution. This list is not exhaustive and may be added to as we become more familiar with the management of the space.

Everyone who uses the space must provide a risk assessment 2 weeks before they arrive.
You will be provided with an induction of the space when you arrive.

For any enquiries about the technical specs of the space please email studio@takemesomewhere.co.uk.

Care, Access & Safer Spaces

At Take Me Somewhere we attempt to place care at the centre of our activity, and remain flexible to different ways of working in order to ensure we welcome people into a supportive working environment.

Tramway and Studio Somewhere are wheelchair accessible spaces. There is an accessible toilet on the same floor as the Studio. We have soft furnishings and a quiet space available if you require. You will have private access to the space and will not be disturbed, however will have contact with a member of the team if you require assistance on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (emergency contacts will be provided if you need support on days we are not working).

We know there are significant barriers to people working in the arts, particularly for those who experience marginalisation on the basis of race, class, disability, sexuality and gender due to deep rooted prejudices and injustices in the sector. Due to this, we have created a Care Commitment which we ask all members of staff and visiting artists to subscribe to, which lists various commitments to better facilitate a supportive working environment for everyone, as well as clear communication pathways if you believe these commitments have not been met. This can be found here.

We are currently in the process of developing a bespoke Take Me Somewhere Safer Spaces policy, informed by learning in anti-racism and disability justice.

Whilst we appreciate safety looks different to everyone, we work hard to ensure your time working with us will be as supportive, generous and nourishing as possible. We look forward to working with you.