Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Engine Shed
Engine Shed is a live music venue in Lincoln, Lincoln with a standing capacity of approximately 1500. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
Engine Shed books Alternative, Indie, Pop, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Lincoln venue directory.
The Engine Shed is Lincolnshire's largest live-music and entertainment venue, set on the University of Lincoln campus at Brayford Pool (LN6 7TS) and run by Lincoln Students' Union. Opened in September 2006 and named after the railway locomotive shed that once stood on the site, it has hosted everything from breakthrough touring acts to established names since. The main hall holds around 1,500 standing (up to 1,800 with the balcony), with a smaller second room, The Platform, used for more intimate live shows and private hire. It's a full professional venue with in-house production, programming live gigs, club nights and community events.
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Brayford Pool, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Lincoln venues and filter by backline.
Engine Shed books Alternative, Indie, Pop, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Engine Shed has a standing capacity of approximately 1500, classed as a large venue. See all Lincoln venues for size comparisons.
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Brayford Pool, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS. See the map below for directions. Browse more Lincoln venues nearby.
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