Located in the heart of the RopeWalks district in Liverpool city centre, FACT is a new ten million pound art centre and a truly impressive location for any conference, meeting or business event; the centre includes three cinema screens, a further sofa-style cinema called The Box, as well as a number of meeting rooms of varying sizes, all for hire and with the capacity to host anything up to 250 delegates. FACT is one of the city s most awe-inspiring and photogenic contemporary structures, creating an immediate impression on your clients, delegates or customers. FACT is a sleekly designed cathedral to film, video and technology... Hot Line Magazine Apr-June 2005 FACT prides itself on attention to detail and ensuring your event is everything you d hoped for. The experienced events team are on hand to organise everything from catering and front of house staff, to utilising FACT s licensed café and bar to service your requirements, satisfying all your audio-visual needs through the co-ordination of our highly skilled, on-site, technical support staff - for the most professional of presentations.
Conferences Events large or small are well catered for at FACT but the space is ideal for conferences and seminars; as this cathedral-like building always appears light and airy, with ample space for break-out sessions and relaxation time. The flexible spaces, high quality of service, technical support and FACT s friendly and welcoming staff make FACT an unbeatable option for annual reviews, product launches, seminars and keynote presentations. The spaces for hire offer excellent branding opportunities to allow you to create real impact on your guests and a lasting impression. A stunning new building, state of the art facilities and a real commitment from the staff to deliver a memorable event Jim Gill Chief Executive, Liverpool Vision
Meetings The versatile spaces at FACT offer small meetings, imagineering, training sessions or private screenings a perfect, vibrant and inspirational setting. Whether you re a group of creatives looking for a private space with good audio-visual support, or executives visiting the city requiring a base for meetings or interviews - then FACT can offer anything from small and intimate (6 people) to formal boardroom style (14). We can also make sure that you have regular refreshments to hand.
Medialab The Medialab is a state-of-the-art facility, with an impressive range of new media resources. Equipped with 12 of the latest 20 Intel imac workstations, running both Windows and Apple Mac OSX. The terminals are fully networked and come equipped with a range of software for video and multimedia production, including Final Cut Studio Pro HD and ilife Suite. The room also boasts a data projector, interactive whiteboard and is an attractive and relaxed space for group workshops (12 people max). The Medialab can also provide stills cameras and tripods and a range of video cameras in Mini DV format including a HDV camera. The Creative Design Studio is a high-specification audio and video production facility at FACT that is available for hire. Here you will find all the facilities you need to begin a new project or apply the finishing touches to your latest work. The studio appeals to artists, musicians and filmmakers alike with its vast array of popular professional software packages carefully chosen for their compatibility and universal coverage. The Creative Design Studio incorporates the Audio Editing Suite, providing a complete solution to all your audio editing and post-production requirements.
Hire Rates 2007 Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Box 2008 Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Box Capacity 264 144 104 50 Monday until 18:00 on Thursday Before 12:00 120 120 120 120 12:00-17:00 310 190 140 140 17:00-23:00 370 220 180 170 18:00 on Thursday until Sunday Before 12:00 120 120 120 120 12:00-17:00 370 220 180 170 17:00-23:00 620 350 310 220 All prices indicated above are per hour and a minimum two hour hire applies. Capacity 264 144 104 50 Monday until 18:00 on Thursday Before 12:00 140 140 140 140 12:00-17:00 340 200 150 150 17:00-23:00 390 230 200 180 18:00 on Thursday until Sunday Before 12:00 140 140 140 140 12:00-17:00 390 230 200 180 17:00-23:00 670 380 330 230 All prices indicated above are per hour and a minimum two hour hire applies.
Hire Rates Continued Meeting Rooms Equipment Charges Half Day Full Day Half Day Full Day Meeting Room (6 people) 60 120 Board Room (14 people) 75 150 Media Lab Half Day Full Day Corporate Organisations 250 500 Educational Establishments 175 350 Funded/Charity Organisations 75 150 Creative Design Suite Half Day Full Day Corporate Organisations NA 200 Educational Establishments NA 175 Projector 48 80 35mm Slide Projector 20 DVD Player 18 30 VHS Player 18 30 Digi Beta POA POA Beta Sp (Pal only) 35 60 DV Cam POA POA Mini Dv (Pal only) 25 40 Radio Microphone Lapel 15 20 Radio Microphone Hand 15 20 Held Table Microphone 10 15 Flip Chart/Paper/Pens - 12 Funded/Charity Organisations NA 120 Technical Support 18 per hour (minimum 2 hours)
Data Facility Capacity Capacity Capacity seated on Dimensions Summary standing seated sofas Gallery 1 150 NA NA 192msq, ceiling height 5.4m Equipped with lighting rig. Power and data can be supplied to any point, DMX controlled lighting with load bearing lighting rig. Gallery 2 100 NA NA 115msq, ceiling height 3.3m Concrete floor with power points and data from fixed floor boxes, load bearing lighting rig. Media Lounge NA 15 NA 4 online computers and plasma screen. The Box 80 60 50 119msq, ceiling Full size projection screen suitable for film or conference projection. height5.4m Load bearing lighting rig. The Café 100 50 NA Fully licensed space. The Bar 100 NA Fully licensed space. Screen 1 NA 264 NA Full size projection screen suitable for film or conference projection. THX specification, fully licensed, staging also available. Screen 2 NA 144 NA Full size projection screen suitable for film or conference projection. Fully licensed. Screen 3 NA 104 NA Full size projection screen suitable for film or conference projection. Fully licensed. The Media Lab Training Suite NA 12 NA Apple Mac computers, macromedia software, audio workstations. The Board Room NA 14 NA Fully serviced conference facility with flipchart and internet connection available. Catering menu from in-house café. The Meeting Room NA 6 NA Fully serviced conference facility with flipchart and internet connection available. Catering menu from in-house café.
Food The Café at FACT is situated on the ground floor, serving a wide range of delicious light bites, speciality tea and coffee, mouth-watering cakes, soft drinks, wine and beer throughout the day. The bright and airy café provides a source of nourishment for both mind and body and is also wireless, so you can do a spot of surfing with your latte. As well as providing excellent service and value for money in the café, the staff can provide food and drink in our hire spaces throughout the building. The menus can be viewed here or if you have special requirements, the Café Manager is happy to discuss individual tastes with you.
Special Menus MEETING MENU (5 minimum, 100 maximum) Crisps (Kettle Chips) Biscuits Fruit Tea & filter coffee BREAKFAST MENU (5 minimum, 150 maximum) Muffins Pastries Fruit Tea & filter coffee DIPS MENU (15 minimum, 150 maximum) Crisps (Kettle Chips) / tortilla chips / bread sticks Olives Dips (selection) 3.30 per guest plus VAT 4.50 per guest plus VAT 3.80 per guest plus VAT
Lunch Menus MENU ONE (5 minimum, 100 maximum) Selection of freshly cut sandwiches* Crisps (Kettle Chips) MENU TWO (5 minimum, 100 maximum) Selection of freshly cut sandwiches* Green salad or fruit (please select either) Crisps (Kettle Chips) MENU THREE (5 minimum, 15 maximum) Toasted ciabatta fingers & bagel quarters Salad Crisps (Kettle Chips) MENU FOUR (10 minimun, 75 maximum) Selection of freshly cut sandwiches* Salad Fruit Muffins Crisps (Kettle Chips) 3.50 per guest plus VAT 4.50 per guest plus VAT 5.00 per guest plus VAT 6.00 per guest plus VAT
Deluxe Menus MENU FIVE (20 minimum, 250 maximum) Buffet style finger food (see selection below) Crisps (Kettle Chips / tortilla chips / bread sticks) Olives Dips (selection) With 4 x finger food items = 7.00 per guest plus VAT With 6 x finger food items = 9.00 per guest plus VAT MENU SIX (20 minimum, 250 maximum) Selection of freshly cut sandwiches* Buffet style finger food (see selection below) Salad Crisps (Kettle Chips) Muffins With 4 x finger food items = 8.50 per guest plus VAT With 6 x finger food items = 10.00 per guest plus VAT BUFFET STYLE FINGER FOOD Spring rolls with chilli sauce Mini samosas and pakoras with minted yoghurt Thai fish cakes or lamb patties with coconut dip Chicken yakatori with soy and spring onion dip Greek salad kebabs with garlic, lime and coriander Selection of mini quiches Chicken satay or BBQ chicken skewers Sole or hake goujons with lemon mayo Goats cheese and red onion tartlets Mini cakes
Beverages Traditional English Breakfast tea or filtered coffee, per guest Served with a selection of biscuits, per guest Served with muffins, per guest Or served with cake, per guest Mineral water (still or sparkling, 750mls) Fruit juice (apple or orange, 1ltr) 1.00 plus VAT 1.30 plus VAT 2.00 plus VAT 2.50 plus VAT 2.00 plus VAT 1.90 plus VAT WHITE WINE Smoking Parrot Sauvignon Blanc France, 2001 (750mls) Torres Vina Sol, Spain, 2004 (750mls) Oracle Chardonnay South Africa, 2002 (750mls) 8.00 plus VAT 9.50 plus VAT 11.00 plus VAT RED WINE El Cachorro, Chilean, 2001 (750mls) Torres Sangre de Toro, Spain 2003 (750mls) Castillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon, Chili, 2003 (750mls) BEER San Miguel (330mls) Nastro Azzurro (330mls) Guest beer (330mls) 9.00 plus VAT 10.50 plus VAT 12.00 plus VAT 2.10 plus VAT 2.10 plus VAT 1.70 plus VAT
Location FACT is in the city centre, at 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, within walking distance of the main rail and bus stations. By train The nearest rail station is Liverpool Central (3 mins walk) Lime Street is a 12 min walk away. From Lime Street Station (with St.George s Hall directly in front of you) turn left and walk along Lime Street for 50 metres, until you reach the end of the station. Cross Lime Street at the lights by the Crown Hotel to Elliot Street bus station. Follow pedestrianised Elliot Street by taking the steps down from the bus station. Continue past Clayton Square shopping centre (on your left) and Tesco Metro (on your right) until you reach Church Street (a large shopping street). Turn left when you reach Church Street, continue to the end (about 50 metres) and cross Hanover Street to Bold Street via traffic lights. Follow Bold Street up the slight hill for 200 metres, at about 100 metres Bold Street ceases to be a pedestrian only zone, carry on until you see RopeWalks Square on your right, by the fruit stall. FACT is across RopeWalks Square on Wood Street. By Bus The nearest bus stops are Berry Street, Paradise Street and Hardman Street. By car - Directions from the M62 At the end of the motorway, follow the signs for the city centre and cathedrals (3 miles). Turn left at the Metropolitan Cathedral onto Hope Street. Turn right at the traffic lights into Hardman Street. At the church ruins of St. Luke turn left (at the traffic lights) onto Berry Street. The second right is Wood Street. Parking There is no parking at FACT, but there are car parks on Seel Street, Paradise Street (24hrs) and Hanover Street (24hrs)
Notes Address: FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ Telephone: 0151 707 4444 Box Office: 0151 707 4450 Recorded cinema listings and gallery opening times : 0151 707 4450 option 2 FACT Gallery Information: 0151 707 4450 option 3 FACT Gallery Administration: 0151 707 4450 option 4 Fax: 0151 707 4445 Minicom: 0151 707 4470 Web Address www.fact.co.uk Picturehouse Booking Line: 08707 583 217 Centre opening times: Monday to Saturday 11:00-23:00 Sunday: 12:00-22:30 Gallery opening times: Monday: closed Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00-18:00 Café opening times: Monday to Friday: 08:00-21:00 Saturday: 11:00-21:00 Sunday: 11:00-19:00 * FACT Café sandwiches include: cheese ploughman s, hummus and avocado, prawns in lemon mayonnaise, spicy tuna mayonnaise, ham salad and chicken salad and are all served on freshly baked granary bread (unless otherwise requested). We will naturally meet dietary needs and welcome special requests.