Built in 1897 as a music hall The Middlesbrough Empire has played host to a variety of performers from Charlie Chaplin to Paul Oakenfold to the Scissor Sisters! Since he bought the venue 1991 Barry Faulkner has transformed the derelict building into one of the countries finest venues/nightclubs. The Empire now retains all it's former glory with 3 floors dedicated to style and music.
The Empire is privately owned and is not tied to any brewery. The Empire has a 70m sq stage with extensive stage wings for production/mixing points. A full size cinema screen above the stage for projections/video mixing. Two original private boxes have been retained as well as a standing balcony all the way round for stage viewing.
Whose played? Since we opened in 1991 most of the worlds finest djs and producers have performed and indeed still do, djs like Paul Oakenfold, Pete Tong, Roger Sanchez, Erick Morillo, Tiesto, Paul van Dyke to name but a few. MTV, clubavision etc have all filmed at the club and several music videos have shot here too. Bands like The Darkness, Kaiser Chiefs, Editors, Kasabian, Scissor Sisters, BRMC, Fun Lovin Criminals, Goldie Lookin Chain, Bloc Party, Dead 60s to name but a few, have all performed here in the last 2 years.
Venue Details/SpecLocation: The Empire is located in the town centre right next to the town hall, Train and bus stations are both 2 minutes away.
Airport, nearest airport is Tees Valley 15 minutes away.
By Car, From A19, Take A66 Middlesbrough, Then take third slip road (one after the signpost st.hildas / town centre), 3rd exit from this roundabout, 1st exit from mini roundabout, follow the road round to the right.
Stage: 70m sq
Dressing Rooms: Two
Showers: One
Bars: 2 downstairs, 1 on First Floor 1 on second floor
Production office available
Box Office: yes tickets can be sold by the venue
Barrier: We do have access to a crowd control barrier.
Sound systems and lights: full details available upon request.
Merchandise facilities available
Hotels: There are a variety of hotels available in the vicinity subject to budget.
Security: full colour CCTV operates inside and outside the venue with fully trained SIA registered doormen. Fully qualified firstaider always on site.
