Fair Play Venue Future Yard A community venue with 280-capacity space hosting UK and international artists. Birkenhead 75 Argyle St, Birkenhead CH41 6AB How to book a gig? Venue Information: futureyard.org/contact/ On social media: Find us on Google Maps Accessibility: Future Yard currently comprises a bar and coffee shop area, live music space and garden. All of these areas are on our ground floor with step-free access. Backstage has a wide entrance from the load-in bay to back of house accesses the dressing room and backstage toilet and shower facilities. There is a ramp down to the side of stage from this area allowing for a step-free load in of equipment. Currently access to our stage is provided by three steps leading up to it. Our accessible toilet is situated just outside the entrance to the live room in the bar area. Further toilets, with step-free access, are available through the double-doors in the live room to the right of the stage. These toilets are also accessible from the garden, down a short ramp. Find out more information on Future Yard's accessibility. Accepts MU Access Rider Our community venue brings some of today’s most exciting new national and international artists to the Wirral, while at the same time providing key early performance opportunities for emerging local musicians. Our building re-imagines the role of a live music venue, providing live industry training and a regional hub for artist development. How to book a gig? If you’re an artist or band looking for a live opportunity, fill out this short form and email our bookings team on iwanttoplay@futureyard.org. iwanttoplay@futureyard.org How to find Future Yard 75 Argyle St, Birkenhead CH41 6AB Open in Google Maps
Venue Information: futureyard.org/contact/ On social media: Find us on Google Maps Accessibility: Future Yard currently comprises a bar and coffee shop area, live music space and garden. All of these areas are on our ground floor with step-free access. Backstage has a wide entrance from the load-in bay to back of house accesses the dressing room and backstage toilet and shower facilities. There is a ramp down to the side of stage from this area allowing for a step-free load in of equipment. Currently access to our stage is provided by three steps leading up to it. Our accessible toilet is situated just outside the entrance to the live room in the bar area. Further toilets, with step-free access, are available through the double-doors in the live room to the right of the stage. These toilets are also accessible from the garden, down a short ramp. Find out more information on Future Yard's accessibility. Accepts MU Access Rider
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