Thank you for coming to the website of The Met Lounge Peterborough ! - hopefully by pressing the right buttons above you'll go to where you wanna be - if its not working for you then send us an email with your questions and we'll try to answer ASAP!
History wise The Met Lounge opened 11 years ago and since then has strived to become an essential part of the live music scene across the country promoting bands of all genres - some succesfully,some not so succesfully! - we also run 2 club sessions each week along with regular one off events.
The gig listings has been updated with all the confirmed shows at the club being listed along with relevant ticket details etc.
Tickets for all the shows at The Met can be purchased during normal opening hours from the club (ie at night!)
For credit card bookings please call ICT on 01733 571616 - there's normally a 50p /tkt 'booking fee' to cover credit card commision and postage on the transcation and they take VISA/MASTERCARD/AMEX/DELTA & SOLO
Use the main navigation above to get to any of the main sections, or the buttons at the bottom of the page for a few little extras. New map and Band links recently added.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE KEPT UPTO DATE WITH FORTHCOMING EVENTS/GIGS AT THE CLUB Please send an email to info@metlounge.org.uk with the words ' MET LOUNGE UPDATES PLEASE' in the subject line and we'll do our best to keep you updated.If you require discounted entry tickets for any of our club sessions please send your requirements through - we can't promise anything but we'll try to make you an offer you can't refuse! Email: info@metlounge.org.uk f or any further information.
also- THE MET LOUNGE is looking to recruit its own team of 'Street teamers' who are willing to help out with the promotion of gigs at the club. We need people who are wiling to take flyers & posters around record/clothes shop OUT of Peterborough - people who are willing to stand in the centre of their town giving away flyers for shows to music fans - basically people who can get the details of gigs at The Met into places that we dont know /are not aware of!. As with all street teams the monies crap (ie Zilch!)but you'll get free tickets for the shows at The Met andchance to meet your favourite bands if they're playing here. - Interested?- please email through with details about yourself / where you live / where you think you could help out to info@metlounge.org.uk - putting 'Met Street Team' in the subject line
BANDS looking for shows at The Met Lounge should send email to s.jason@btinternet.com - direct us to your myspace account / band website etc etc . Please note that we do require unsigned bands to have an existing fan base that they can bring with them to a show. - for more information please email to us and we will gladly give you all the information you need with regards to getting a show at The Met.
GIGS - ADVANCE TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS AVAILABLE BY
CREDIT CARD TEL 01733 571616 OR IN PERSON FROM THE VENUE .
MOST NATIONAL TOURDATES BOOKABLE ON LINE AT www.seetickets.com. or from www.ticketweb.co.uk - unfortunately we don't have a City Centre shop you can pop into at the moment to buy tickets but we are working on it!
book online at www.ticketweb.co.uk or www.seetickets.com
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Tel / Fax 01733 566100 www.ticketweb.co.uk - www.metlounge.org.uk email info@metlounge.org.uk Advance tickets for all shows are on sale now from The Met (during normal evening hours) Credit Cards 01733 571616 or from online booking agents www.ticketweb.co.uk & www.seetickets.com Important - AGE POLICY FOR ENTRANCE TO SHOWS If you are 14 to 15 years old - Please note that when a show is open to 14+ year olds it is a requirement that all persons under 16 must be accompanied by an adult/18+. 1 adult may enter with a maximum of 4 14-16 year olds If you are 16 to 17 years old - In addition ALL 16/17 year olds MUST be able to prove their age if asked. If you are 18 years old or over - 18+ ID will be required to purchase alcohol - We accept driving licenses/portman/citizen prove it cards and passports as proof of age. If you are over 65 - then you have free admission to The Met Lounge at all times - proof of age will be required - forged bus passes are not acceptable! Refunds are not given on tickets if the holder cannot satisfy the requirements to enter the club Notice to bands looking for shows at The Met - we're always on the lookout for new bands BUT to save you time please bear this in mind - we do require bands to have an existing fanbase that will travel to support them and watch the other bands on the bill. We don't have a magic crowd of people that will turn up out of nowhere to watch bands they've never heard of (like 99.9% of the rest of the UK to be totally honest). So if you can look after your side of the deal we'll give you the best stage / PA and lighting system to play through in Peterborough. Email us at info@metlounge.org.uk with your band details / web sites etc and we'll go from there July 16th DEAF HAVANA + WE ARE FICTION + support Doors 8pm Adv £5 - book online at www.wegottickets.com or pay on the door. Show open to 14+ but all U16's must be accompanied by an adult/18+ July 22nd Between The Screams (Basic Records) http://www.myspace.com/betweenthescreams + Feral Eve http://www.myspace.com/feraleve + Beneath Our sorrows www.myspace.com/beneathoursorrows + In Archives . Special End of Term show - starts at 8pm. Adv £5 Show 14+ but all u16's must be accompanied by an adult / 18+ July 23rd MEMOIRS OF A KILLER + THIS DEAD CITY + THE FALL OF GIANTS + FOR THE FALLEN - Chance to set out some of the new bands from around the city - listen to them in advance at www.myspace.com/memoirsofakilleruk - www.myspace.com/thefallofgiants - www.myspace.com/forthefallenmusicuk. Early doors at 7pm Adv tickeys £4 from any of the bands appearing or pay more on the door. 14+ show but all u16's must be accompanied by an adult/18+ Friday July 30th InHollow www.myspace.com/inhollow +
Galleons www.myspace.com/galleonsuk +
Terakai www.myspace.com/terakai +
Kraken www.myspace.com/krakenuk Doors 8pm Adm on door £5 - contact any of the bands to resrve tickets. Show open to 14+ but all u16's must be accompanied by 18+/adult August 20th - THE ANTARCTIC MONKEYS - the UK's #1 tribute to THE ARCTIC MONKEYS
August 28th Early Saturday show - Doors 7.45pm Show open to 14+. Special one off show between Reading and Leeds Festival appearances THIS IS HELL + Turn & Run (ex members of Khalo & 27black - 1st show) + support tba. Adv tickets £7 - includes entrance to club session afterwards for 18+. club session starts 11pm Thursday November 4 - DBS present FENECH-SOLER who return to Peterborough to celebrate the release of their debut album. Last time they played the gig sold out in advance, so act now to get your ticket. £6.50adv from www.wegottickets.com - www.seetickets.com - www.ticketweb.co.uk , 14+ show but all u16's must be accompanied by an adult/18+. Supports tbc. Just confirmed. Sunday 14th November The Met Lounge & JWYWC presents LESS THAN JAKE plus special guests ZEBRAHEAD at The Cresset Centre,Bretton,Peterborough Doors 6.30pm, adv tickets £15 on sale from Monday 14th June at The Cresset Box Office Tel 01733 842500 online at www.thecresset.co.uk / www.seetickets.com/ www.wegottickets.com. Show is open to all ages but all under 14's to be accompanied by an adult/18+
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HIRE
If you want to hire somehere to celebrate your birthday etc etc the Met
Lounge is yours!
Normally available for private hire Sunday thru to Thursday (possible hiring
on Friday with an 11pm finish)
Please call us on 01733 566100 to discuss your
ideas/ requirements. In house club PA / lights are included in basic hire
charge. In addition for bands wishing to hire the club we can provide our
own 8K EAW SB/KF850 rig and
sound engineer or you are welcome to bring in your own PA if you wish..
For national promoters wishing to book the club the following might be useful
Stage size 22ft wide x 16 x 1.5 foot high. Full Mojo crowd control barrier across stage.
Allan and Heath GL2800 32 channel front of house mixing desk with 4 way monitor mix - 6 le400 wedges + drum fill. - graphics EQ on FOH and each monitor mix. Effects included 6 way Noisegate/ 2 x DBX gates/Compressors 3 x Beringer Compressors 2 x Yamaha spx 90 reverbs/delays.
FOH PA 4 x EAW SB850 4 x EAW KF850. System driven by 3 x Crest 8001 amps 1 x C-audio 4001 amo and 1 x Crown RA200 amp. BSS crossovers.
Lighting - on stage 8 x PAR 56 cans / facing stage 8 x PAR 64 cans + 4 martin robocolors 2+ 8 martin martin robocolor 1 from side of stage.
Drssing rooms - upstairs area at venue made available to bands with full kitchen faclities.
Cacacity of club is 200 people although for smaller events we can close off the balcony area to give more intimate feel for crowds of 50-120 people.
If you are a budding promoter and you want to create your own night then give
us a call and discuss your ideas!- one offs/ fortnightly/monthly events are
possible. The Metropolis Lounge is always open
to new ideas to enhance the Peterborough Nightlife.
- if your sort of music is not being catered for in the City then don't moan
about it - do something about it!
Call us on 01733 566100.
Every Friday - Supersonic - runs from approx 11.30pm (the club starts straight after live band session) and runs through until 2.30am. Supersonic features on the Brit Pop sound from the 60's through to the 90's and the best of the new British and American guitar bands currently coming through the ranks.
The Friday night session is a favourite for those still reliving the Mod era's of The Who/ Small Faces etc and The classic Oasis/Blur years of 1994-1998. Plus our DJ's were well ahead of the rest by playing the likes of The Strokes/ The Hives / BMRC/ The Kaiser Chiefs / Arctic Monkeys / Franz / Bloc Party etc etc well before anybody else! .
Admission is £4 from 11.30pm . However always check the listings page because entry is free on Fridays for those that come down to the live sessions from 9pm onwards.
Summer 2010 Drinks Offer on Fridays - Jack Daniels/Jim Beam/Sailor Jerrys/Captain Morgan/Morgan Spiced ALL just £1.20 a 25ml measure from 11.30pm til closing!
Every Saturday - The Sugar Club -
has been running now for 18 years and still as strong as ever! Known throughout
the UK via the network of Students in Universities as 'The Alternative Club'
in Peterborough.
The playlist includes Rock//Indie/alternative/punk/pop and anything
else the DJ's decide to throw in!
Please don't come with an 'If they don't play my favourite record,I'm gonna
sit and sulk attitude'! - The Sugar Club is about socialising, meeting your
friends, dancing and generally having a good time (and a sore head on Sunday
mornings!).
The Sugar is NOT tied to one particular genre
of music and never has been - we're sure that over the course of the evening
you'll hear something you enjoy.
Doors open at 9.00pm until 3am every Saturday night and admission is £4.00
before 10.30pm/£5 afterwards.
STRICTLY over 18's - ID will be requested at door.
Summer 2010 Drinks Offer on Saturdays - Vodka/Gin/Sambuca/Archers/Malibu
ALL just £1 a 25ml measure from 9pm til 11pm!
AND - we've giving you chance to win at least £50's worth of drinks vouchers to spend at The Met on a Saturday night! - simply arrive before 10.15pm to be in with a chance -simple as that!
GUESTLIST?- celebrating something good?
If you are celebrating your birthday/party etcand would ike some discounted entry tickets please send an email throughto info@metlounge.org.uk with the wording 'WS Guestlist tickets' in the subject line. Please tell us date you want guestlist for and approximate size of your party and we'll get back you asap
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