BASEMENT at VAULTY TOWERS Technical Specification

This document is intended to accompany the Production & Technical Guidance which can be
found at www.vaultfestival.com/resources.

REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date Author Amendments
1.0 01.11.21 U Kerswell Template for V22
1.1 03.12.21 SR V22 Updates

SPACE SUMMARY
Intimate basement space with a low ceiling, ideal for Stand Up work-in-progress performances. Very basic tech.
Vaulty Towers is a cosy, upbeat pub on Lower Marsh, run by the team at The Vaults.
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ADDRESS & LOAD IN

● Address (Load In): Vaulty Towers is located at Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7RG.
● Address (Audience): Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7RG
● Load In: via Vaulty Towers main entrance, down a staircase at the back.
● Vehicle Restrictions: Vehicles can drive down Lower Marsh.
● Vehicle Access Notes: Loading only.
● Parking: There is no parking available onsite – all vehicles must leave once unloading/loading is complete.
● Loading/Unloading: is on ground floor loading down stairs.
● Access Dimensions: Door Dimensions - Single door width.
● Each Company is assigned a tech time prior to their first performance. This is time for you to load your set
and props into the venue and to tech your show.

SEATING
● Capacity: 31 seating (including 1 house seat) - 30 On Sale
● Capacity Reductions: Must be agreed in advance with the Festival Team (programming@vaultfestival.com).
● Seating Type: Seating is unreserved and is a mixture of stools and chairs.
● Audience Entrance: Vaulty Towers
● Wheelchair/Stair-Free access: Due to being downstairs, there is no wheelchair access at this venue.
● Emergency Exit: one exit door in the space which needs to remain clear and accessible at all times. This is marked o
ground plan.

STAGE
● Stage Width: approx 1.2m (no defined stage area)
● Stage Depth: approx 1.2m (no defined stage area)
● Stage Description: a clearing in the corner of the basement.
● Floor: Concrete floor
● Upstage Masking: None
● Wings/Side Masking: None
● Backstage Area: None
● Screwing into the floor or walls in this venue is not permitted.
● Turnaround Between Shows in this Venue: 30 minutes (from show finish to show start including next show’s tech)
● Stage & Venue Notes: Low ceiling
● Emergency Exits: The emergency exit must remain clear and accessible at all times
● Set Durability: due to the space available at the venue, set & props must be kept to a minimum.
● Flame Retardancy: All scenic elements and props must be constructed from inherently flame retardant materials or b
treated to
meet fire
classification
(UK Class 1)
or (Euroclass
B, S1, D0)
● If you have stage related requests or questions prior to submitting your Technical form, we recommend
contacting our Head of Stage to check feasibility and costs: Hannah Wallis: stage@vaultfestival.com.

SET STORAGE SPACE

● Storage Location: None available at the venue. Contact stage@vaultfestival.com if you require space.

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VENUE STAGE MANAGER

● We’ll provide a Venue Stage Manager for your tech rehearsal & show. They will be there to greet you, induct
you to the space and help with any questions you may have throughout. They will also manage loading
audiences in, the turnaround between shows and the timely running of the performance space.

LIGHTING
● Venue house lighting will be used to light the performer – these are not programmable or dimmable – they
will just be “on”. It isn’t possible to add any dimmable fixtures.
● If you have lighting related requests or questions prior to submitting your Technical form, we recommend
contacting our Head of Lighting to check feasibility and costs: Paul Salmon lighting@vaultfestival.com.

POWER
● Standard Power Adaptors (i.e. 16 amp -> 15 amp -> 13 amp) are available from the festival if needed.
● Additional Equipment may be brought in. Please indicate on your Technical form in Eventotron where you
may need additional power. Any additional equipment must be electrically sound (accompanied by a PAT
sticker, or inspected by a member of the VAULT Festival Technical staff). If deemed unsafe, the appliance
will not be able to be used and may be removed from the venue or destroyed without warning.

HAZE & SMOKE MACHINES

● Please note it is not possible to use haze, smoke, fire or pyrotechnic effects in this space.

SOUND
● Sound Summary: The venue comes with a mixing desk, a stereo PA, 1 SM58 mic as standard.

SOUND PLAYBACK AND MIXING

Quantity Make & Model
1 Behringer mixing desk
1 minijack to Jack

SPEAKERS / PA
Quantity Make & Model
2 Mid range speakers with full cover of the venue

MICS & DIs

Quantity Make & Model
1 Shure sm58 with stand

● Additional Mics: A range of microphones and stands are available to be booked on a first come first serve
basis.
● Cable & Sound Power: All necessary cable and stage sound power will be supplied at your request.
● We don’t stock RCA (phono) cables or any of its derivatives
● If you have sound related requests or questions prior to submitting your Technical form, we recommend
contacting our Head of Sound to check feasibility and costs: Ben White sound@vaultfestival.com.

VIDEO & PROJECTION

● Note that due to space restraints, this space is not conducive for video-heavy shows. Companies are
responsible for providing all projectors, screens, cables, splitters, adapters, and cradles/rigging that they
require..
● Video / Projector Equipment Booking: The festival has video & projector equipment available to book
which is allocated on a first come, first serve basis, and there may be a charge for its use (the charge will be
confirmed with you prior to the booking being confirmed).
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● If you have video or projection related requests or questions prior to submitting your Technical form, we
recommend contacting our Head of Video to check feasibility and costs: Sarah Readman
video@vaultfestival.com. If you require video or projection as part of your show we suggest you discuss your
requirements with our Head of Video (video@vaultfestival.com) prior to the Tech form deadline.

SUSPENSION & RIGGING

● There are no rigging capabilities at this venue.

STAGE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

● The Venue Stage Manager will be able to adjust mic levels from the rear of the seating.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
● Risk Assessment: All Visiting Companies must submit a Risk Assessment as part of their Technical Form
(via Eventotron). Templates and guidance are provided on the Resources page (specifically in the Production
& Technical Guidance).
● High Risk Activities: The use of smoke, haze, strobe lighting, lasers, replica firearms/weapons, aerial
performance, pyrotechnic effects, children, animals, food & drink, or naked flames in your production must
be cleared with the VAULT Festival Technical Team in advance and must accompany a sufficient risk
assessment and method statement. Approval of usage will be retracted if deemed unsafe at any point.
● Fire Retardancy: All scenery, props, and masking must be rendered non-flammable to the satisfaction of
VAULT Festival and may be subject to a flame test at any time.
● Gun or Weapon Safe: is available for use. Please contact the Head of Production for more information
(production@vaultfestival.com)
● All Accidents, Incidents, First Aid Requirements, or Near Misses must be reported to your Venue Stage
Manager as soon as possible after the incident.
● Covid-19: The festival runs January - March 2022. At this time, there will be no social distancing restrictions
in place. In the event things change, we will review each venue to include social distancing. If artists chose
to be socially distanced from the audience, each venue will have a marked line across the front of the stage
to mark 1.5m distance from the front of stage to the front row, which will act as the new front of stage.

KEY TECHNICAL CONTACTS

Responder EMAIL ADDRESS PURPOSE

Public Liability Insurance
Emma Dobson Risk Assessments
Production & PPL PRS
productioncoordinator@vaultfestival.com
Technical Technical Rehearsal Scheduling
Coordinator Rehearsal Bookings
Tech Crew Bookings
Sarah Readman
Head of Video (& video@vaultfestival.com Video & Projectors
Technical Manager)
Staging, Set & Furniture
Hannah Wallis
stage@vaultfestival.com Masking & Draping
Head of Stage Turnarounds & Set Storage
Paul Salmon
lighting@vaultfestival.com Lighting, Power & Hazers
Head of Lighting
Ben White
sound@vaultfestival.com Sound, Mics, and Radio Mics
Head of Sound

VAULT FESTIVAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THIS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE OR
CONSULTATION.

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