Laverys have an open door booking policy, giving it's best to support live music in Belfast. Live acts and Bands from a variety of genres are welcome to promote their own shows in both Lavery’s Bunker and the Pavilion, as are budding promoters and club nights. All enquires for entertainment bookings for both venues should be made through Greg McCann – gregz@laverysbelfast.com

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Terms and conditions for promoters and bands

The Bunker @ Laverys

1.  When booking the Bunker for events all bands/promoters are responsible for booking the line up and advertising the event.

2. There is a PA with Desk provided; however the band/promoter must arrange sound through Mac (number available on request) unless an alternative has been previously agreed by Greg.

3. It is the band/promoter’s responsibility to contact Mac for booking.

4. Bands/Promoters are responsible for any Backline required.

5. Any specific PA requirements are the band/promoters responsibility.

6. Full line up and press release should be forwarded to gregz@laverysbelfast.com preferably at least 6 weeks before event.

7. The event will then been included on listings and advertising distributed to various media.

8. Posters / Flyers for any event in Laverys or Pavilion should be left into Lavery’s Attic for the attention of the promotion assistant.

9. All acts must finish by the agreed time, Mon – Thur: 10.30pm, Friday: 10pm, Saturday: 11pm, Sunday 12.15am.

10. Any variations must be agreed with Greg in advance. Failure to finish on time will result in penalty payments of 25% of door lift for every 10min or part of that a show runs over its allotted time.

11. In the Bunker all equipment must be cleared off stage immediately after performance. *The back stage area should be used for the break down of the drum kit to ensure the stage is cleared as quickly as possible.

12. Equipment left behind is done so at the owner’s risk.

13. Backstage area should be left clean.

14. If a rider is required for any touring acts it must be bought from Laverys Off-Sales. *Bottles of Beer rather than cans will be provided as rider.

15. Cashiers will be provided for all events Mon – Sat.

16. Attendees at early live shows receive free admission to that night’s club.

17. For daytime shows in the Bunker and all events in the Attic the rear of the building is the designated smoking area. It is the promoter/bands responsibility to provide a door supervisor for the rear exit to check for stamps/armbands, this door does not have to be manned but it would be in the promoters best interested. Laverys can provide this service for £10 per hour.

18. Failure to comply with any request made by management will result in that act/promoter being blacklisted from any future events.

19. All members of all bands must be over 18. 

20. There is no room hire for events in the Bunker. 

Laverys Pavilion

1. When booking the Pavilion for events all bands/promoters are responsible for booking the line up and advertising the event.

2. There is a PA provided, however the band/promoter must use Mac to supply the sound tech (number available on request) unless an alternative has been previously agreed.

3. Sound tech must use their own desk, mics and leads etc.

4. It is the band/promoter’s responsibility to contact Mac for booking.

5. Bands/Promoters are responsible for any Backline required.

6. Any specific PA requirements are the band/promoters responsibility.

7. Full line up and press release should be forwarded to gregz@laverysbelfast.com preferably 6 weeks before event.

8. The event will then been included on listings and advertising distributed to various media.

9. Posters may be put up in the Pavilion provided only a blue tac style adhesive is used. (No paste, glue or sellotape)

10. All acts must finish by the agreed curfew. (Mon – Sat 1.15am, Sunday 12.15am).

11. The room is available for load in and soundcheck from 7pm.

12. Equipment should be cleared away at the end of the night.

13. Equipment left behind is done so at the owner’s risk.

14. Stage area should be left clean.

15. If a ryder is required for any touring acts it must be bought from The Pavilion

16. Failure to comply with any request made by management will result in that act/promoter being blacklisted from any future events.

17. The Pavilion has a strict over 18 door policy for both acts and audience, identification is required.