It’s a summer of investment here at the SU and we’ve got some more good news to share with you. We've installed a new stage and carried out a number of other upgrades to give you the facilities you deserve!
You’ve heard about Medicine, you’ve heard about Tommy’s Kitchen (and the toilets), and now it’s time for the Students' Union main hall to get in on the action.
It’s a summer of investment here at the SU and we’ve got some more good news to share with you, which will be music to the ears of our performance-based societies. We've installed a new stage and we're carrying out a number of other upgrades to give you the facilities you deserve!
Dance, pictured performing at Laurels Awards 2018, are one of a number of societies who will benefit from our main hall upgrades
What’s New?
A new stage
Yes that's right! After countless foam and paint parties across the years, our stage was looking a bit worse for wear and becoming quite unpleasant for societies to perform on. We have therefore invested into the refurbishment of the stage and it is looking fresh! #StageComplete
Performance stairs
In the past we haven’t previously owned a full set of performance stairs to allow easy access on and off the stage. Quite a simple fix for this one - we'll be purchasing a brand new set. #MovingOnUp
Stage curtains
When you think of curtains, you'd probably expect them to serve their basic function of opening and closing properly, right? Well ours didn't and that quite frankly isn't good enough. They also looked horrible and faded, so next month we'll be getting a brand new stage curtain installed. #PulledOurselvesTogether
Choir mics
Performing with a handheld microphone or headset can be a right pain in the backside. In a bid to allow performers to perform more freely, we've installed choir mics onto the stage. These will also be beneficial for other events such as big band performances and orchestras. #HandsFree
Stage washes
We have installed washes to the front of the stage, allowing more front light for performances and productions. #Lit
Tech balcony spruce up
One that most of you won't see but it will please our fabulous tech & event staff. The tech balcony has had a light refurbishment, with the floor given some much needed TLC, along with a fresh coat of paint to the walls. #CrewLove
Further Upgrades
This one isn't specific to the main hall but it's something that will majorly benefit all of you who attend our club nights. We’ve bought a top of the range ID scanner for the entrance on function nights, which will significantly improve the security operation – and speed up queues for guest sign in.
This is all part of our long term plan, and a committment to your university experience, as we continue to implement changes highlighted from your Rate Your Union feedback.
Let the good times roll!