UNIQUE SPACES FOR CREATIVE EVENTS

UK Centre for Carnival Arts

Then look no further than the UK Centre for Carnival Arts in Luton; a brand new £7.4 million state of the art facility providing an exciting and pioneering artistic space for exhibitions, launches, conferences, awards ceremonies, training sessions and events.

LOOKING FOR THAT ‘ONE OF A KIND’ VENUE?

Our first-rate facilities include everything you need to make your event stand out from the rest:

1 The Mas Camp: A 500 capacity standing or 250 capacity seated performance space

2 The Mas Café: A 150 capacity space for intimate gigs and launches

3 A state-of-the-art sound system

4 Staging that can be changed to your requirements

5 An impressive lighting rig

6 Artist dressing and shower facilities

7 On-site catering

8 Teaching spaces

9 Technical Artists workshop

10 Outside courtyard for peripheral entertainment or crowd control

11 Fully stocked bar and catering facilities

12 SIA Security and confidentiality assured

13 Fully accessible spaces

Creative Functional Spaces

Our Mas Camp is one of our most popular spaces for conferences, seminars, theatre, performances, fashion shows, awards ceremonies, workshops, gigs and film screenings. Built-in state-of-the-art events facilities create an atmosphere to inspire with the latest sound and lighting systems as well as a live, soundproof rehearsal studio. The intimate atmosphere and amazing acoustics provide a stimulating backdrop to theatrical, artistic and musical performances or events while the flexible seating and staging provide the perfect forum for conferences, meetings, awards, dinner and dances or fundraising galas. With large wall to ceiling windows opening directly onto the courtyard, extra space can be used to give another area for overflow or add that extra dimension to your event.

The Mas Camp truly is a blank canvas with which to plan your next event, launch, drinks reception, seasonal party or club night.

Capacity: 500 standing or 250 seated

Facilities: Fold-out conference / theatre seating, standing or tables set out to your requirements

Audio visual equipment for film showings

Built-in sound system and sound desks

State-of-the-art lighting system

Fully flexible stages set up as required

Back stage dressing rooms including shower facilities

Sound-proof live rehearsal room (also for hire separately)

Extra Mas Camp bar can be provided for parties / club nights

TheMasCamp

A personal, vintage chic style, café bar that provides the perfect space for that special lunchtime launch, workshop, meeting space or jazz on Sundays. Filled with natural light and comfortable leather furnishings, it’s the perfect place to entertain with a fully stocked bar and a world food menu that caters for every taste. In the evening The Mas Café can be transformed, with or without furniture, to provide networking events, an intimate club night, birthday party, VIP launch or art exhibition. Opening out onto the large

courtyard, guests can also be entertained outside and provisions can be made for extra space if your event requires. Our staff are on hand to make sure all your needs are catered for and with a built-in sound system and AV equipment we can make sure that The Mas Café shines with your personality.The Mas Café and Mas Camp can also be hired together to cater for large scale events or performances especially when that entrance or overflow space is needed.

Capacity: 150 standing or 50 seated

Facilities: Fully stocked bar and kitchen with catering provided

Built-in sound system and AV equipment

Flexible space and large hanging areas for exhibitions

TheMasCafé

Flexibility is at the heart of the centre and our teaching rooms are designed to be working artists’ spaces or break-out business rooms for forums or networking. We also host a fully functioning design studio for technical workshops and masterclasses. Our spaces combined offer the perfect conference facility for both large and smaller working group spaces so that even in a crowd, there is the opportunity and space for quiet thinking.

Capacity:Teaching Room 1 - 20Teaching Room 2 - 15Teaching Room 3 - 15Technical Space 12 - 14

Teaching rooms and Technical Spaces

So why not pay us a visit to look round one of the most unique spaces in the UKUK Centre for Carnival Arts3 St. Mary’s Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 3JA (Junction 10 off M1)

T: 01582 437 100W: www.carnivalarts.org.ukE: info@carnivalarts.org.uk