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PA system
Drum kit
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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Mandela Hall
Mandela Hall is a grassroots music venue in Queen's University Students' Union, University Road, Belfast with a standing capacity of approximately 1000. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Mandela Hall books Rock, Alternative Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
Mandela Hall is the main concert hall of Queen's University Belfast Students' Union and one of the city's finest live-music and comedy venues. First opened in 1967, it was completely rebuilt and re-opened in September 2022 with a state-of-the-art sound system, lighting and acoustic treatment, housed within the new Students' Union on the original site. It holds up to 1,000 standing and configures to 400 seated, and hosts gigs, club nights, comedy and entertainment. Its decades-long roll call includes The Clash, U2, Radiohead, Ed Sheeran, Van Morrison, Snow Patrol, Wolf Alice, Calvin Harris and Stiff Little Fingers.
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1 Elmwood Ave, Queen's University Students' Union, University Road, Belfast, BT9 6AZ
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Mandela Hall books Rock, Alternative Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Mandela Hall has a standing capacity of approximately 1000 (400 seated), classed as a large venue. See all Belfast venues for size comparisons.
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1 Elmwood Ave, Queen's University Students' Union, University Road, Belfast, BT9 6AZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Belfast venues nearby.
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