The Hub
Workington town centre
What is The Hub?
The Hub is a
new outdoor performance space at the heart of Workington town
centre where the four new shopping malls meet. The area has a
canopy overhead, incorporating lighting and state of the art
3D sound technology. The Hub's canopy, designed by BASE Structures in Bristol and
is suspended from the surrounding buildings. For more
information on The Hub structure and installation visit the
background information page.
View The Hub space now via our live
video feed.
What does The Hub do?
The Hub's 3D sound system can be configured to broadcast any
live or recorded sound, Allerdale Borough Council are
working in partnership with Events collective Ltd as well as local
performers and organisations to programme and create new work
to be performed in the space in the future. More information on
Events Collective's involvement can be found in The Hub
leaflet.
What can I hear at The Hub?
Starting in April 2010 there will be a wide selection of popular
music playing on the Hub. From pop to rock, country to jazz,
classical to dance a bit of something for everyone.Later on in the
year there will be new 3D SoundScapes commissioned for airing at
the Hub. The performance times have also changed.
The new on air schedule is as follows:
8:00am - 9:30am - start the morning
11:30am - 1:30pm - Lunch time
4:30pm - 6:00pm - finished for the day
The new musical style approach and performance times are as a
result of consultation with local people. Feedback from local
people has shown that after the content of last year, the community
of Workington wants to hear more variety and more familiar music on
a daily basis. Events Collective is looking into the ability
to allow local people to choose what they will hear on the Hub.
There will be Hub clinics scheduled for later on this year,
where people can meet the team to learn more about what's happening
and offer their own views and opinions on what the Hub should be
doing. Watch this space for dates.
Please note that the new performance schedule will not be in 3D.
The new music programming will be in stereo until later on this
year, when the newly commissioned 3D soundscapes have been
produced.
How can I book to use The Hub and Hub
space?
The Hub can be used for live events, performances,
commercial promotions or it is possible to commission a
soundscape to be added to The Hub programme. For more
information on booking The Hub please visit The Hub booking information page
How can I find out more?
Please view the background
information page. The Hub leaflet is currently
in the process of being updated.
You can also find out more about the artists by
visiting the websites listed below.