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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 The OEC
The OEC is a grassroots music venue in Hillsborough, Sheffield with a standing capacity of approximately 500. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The OEC books Tribute, Pop, Soul, Function acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Sheffield venue directory.
The OEC (Owlerton Events Centre) is a flexible events venue in Hillsborough, Sheffield, set within the Owlerton Stadium complex with over 400 free parking spaces. Its main Rivelin Suite holds up to around 500 people and comes with built-in audio-visual facilities, dynamic stage lighting, air conditioning and Wi-Fi, plus four VIP hospitality boxes (20 each, or up to 80 combined). Alongside conferences, weddings and exhibitions it programmes public entertainment — tribute shows, party nights and live function acts. It is a fully accessible, in-house-production venue rather than a BYO-PA grassroots room.
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Find The OEC
Penistone Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2DE
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Sheffield venue directory.
The OEC books Tribute, Pop, Soul, Function. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The OEC has a standing capacity of approximately 500, classed as a large venue. See all Sheffield venues for size comparisons.
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Penistone Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2DE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Sheffield venues nearby.
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