Ministry of Sound

Film shoot rates are £5,500 for a 12-hour period or £8,500 for 24 hours, with additional hours charged at £600 per hour. Security is mandatory for the duration of the shoot and will be added to these costs, with specific rates discussed based on requirements.

The venue runs club nights on Fridays and Saturdays and is not available for private bookings on these days. All other days of the week are available for corporate and private events.

The corporate events team handles private hire bookings for conferences, parties, and corporate functions through the venue hire platform. Club events and ticketed public events are handled separately by the club team and must be booked directly through the Ministry of Sound website.

Ministry of Sound offers complimentary venue hire for July and August event dates with a guaranteed minimum bar spend requirement. This summer promotion waives the usual hire fee but requires meeting specific bar spend minimums, with limited dates available.

The Arts space can accommodate up to 1,550 guests across its 900 square metres of interconnected spaces. The venue features 6 distinct areas with multi-level layout including an aerial walkway, making it suitable for various event configurations from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions.

The space features an impressive LED wall spanning the length of the back bar, a dynamic lighting rig with a 124-point-winch system for fully customisable lighting effects, and double-height ceilings. The venue also includes a striking 40ft concrete bar and aerial walkway for creative staging options.

Christmas bookings for December events should be made by summer as the best dates disappear early each year. The venue expects to sell out even faster than previous years due to recent space upgrades and renovations.

Ministry of Sound operates with a 24-hour license, allowing events to run late into the night or early morning. For club-style events requiring extended hours, TENs (Temporary Event Notices) may be required depending on the specific event requirements and timing.

Yes, you can provide your own equipment such as pianos, provided they can fit through the loading doors. The venue can arrange measurements if needed to confirm equipment compatibility with access points.

The multi-level layout with aerial walkway and 40ft concrete bar provides imaginative platforms for dance, theatre, and artistic displays. The space offers double-height ceilings, dynamic lighting capabilities, and an LED screen wall that creates vibrant visual backdrops for exhibitions and performances.