Concert hall in City of Westminster, London
The Union Concert Hall is a fully equipped theatre in the East wing of the Beit Quadrangle at Imperial College London. Managed by the Concert Hall Users' Group, it serves as the home venue for the Imperial College Dramatic Society and the Imperial College Union Cinema. Equipped with retractable raked seating, a two-story fly gallery and a comprehensive technical setup, the hall functions as a versatile space for performances and screenings. It is available for booking by Imperial College Union's clubs, societies and projects, and can also be hired by external clients.
Queen Heritage
The British band Queen performed their first London gig in the UCH on 18 July 1970,[1] Brian May having been a post-graduate student at Imperial College London.[2] The PRS website[1] quotes May as follows:
The first proper gig we did was at Imperial College in the Union Hall. I remember it very distinctly because I’d seen all sorts of people playing in there. I’d been part of the Entertainment Committee and we booked a group every Saturday night in those days. People like Spooky Tooth and Steamhammer! We booked Jimi Hendrix too. So for us it was a dream come true to actually play on that stage. It used to get packed in there so it was a major stepping stone for us.
Venue facilities
Equipped with key facilities, including Ethernet, fiber optics, and DMX infrastructure, the Union Concert Hall is designed for versatile production needs. Its raised stage extends two stories and is complemented by a fly gallery with multiple fly bars and motorized lighting bars, providing comprehensive technical support. Retractable raked seating further enhances its adaptability, making it suitable for a broad range of events and performances.
Additionally, a large amount of equipment is owned and hired out by the Imperial College Dramatic Society which is available to people who book the hall, with or without staffing.
The Hall also contains a large cinema screen which can be raised and lowered for the purpose of screening films. This is used by Imperial Cinema.
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