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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Hackney Church
Hackney Church is a grassroots music venue in Hackney, London with a standing capacity of approximately 1750. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Hackney Church books Soul, R&B acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
Hackney Church (the Church of St John-at-Hackney) is a Grade II* listed Anglican church on Lower Clapton Road in the London Borough of Hackney, built in 1792. As well as a thriving parish church, since reopening in September 2020 it has become a notable London live-music venue: the main Nave seats 550 or holds up to 1,750-1,800 standing, and it has hosted artists including Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Robbie Williams, Griff and Interpol. Full hire combines the Nave with all back-of-house facilities. A large, professionally run church venue spanning indie, rock, pop, soul and electronic programming.
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Lower Clapton Rd, Hackney, London, E5 0PD
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the London venue directory.
Hackney Church books Soul, R&B. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Hackney Church has a standing capacity of approximately 1750 (550 seated), classed as a large venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
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Lower Clapton Rd, Hackney, London, E5 0PD. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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