Hockley Social Club’s major new art and music offering ‘opens up’ the UK public to cultural experiences and acclaimed food and drink in the heart of the newly refurbished space.
The popular Birmingham night time event, on a 10,000 square meter site of a former industrial printing factory in Hockley’s historic manufacturing area, will be celebrating its fourth year with a rich line-up of academics, arts organisations, comedians, DJs, musicians and speakers.
The city’s famous Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) performs to sold-out audiences in the 900-seat hall, which also has a stylishly renovated performance and event space, the 150-seat Artum.
Birmingham’s new hub for vibrant arts, culture, food and drink
Hockley Social Club has curated the 2024 programme, which will enable lovers of diverse cultural experiences to access world-class art and music at affordable prices to help tackle the current cost of living crisis.
The two-month event follows hot performances, performances and talks from talented individuals such as Carl Chinn, Birmingham City Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Royal Ballet Presents Black Sabbath, Jay Blades and collaboration with We Out Here Festival, as well as releases from industry initiatives including Birmingham Live Music Project and Safe Queen.
As well as hosting debuts, live shows and exclusive sets from some of the UK’s hottest new electronic music producers, DJs, promoters and collectives, Hockley Social Club also offers award-winning food from the UK’s best street food vendors including residencies. From MasterChef Professionals Dan Lee (Dai Pai Dong) and acclaimed Birmingham fried chicken maker Greidys.
Featuring an outdoor covered terrace, three bars, four kitchens and a café, the complex will also showcase independent lifestyle markets and NTE industry events, securing its place as the new epicenter of Birmingham’s vibrant arts, culture, food and drink scene. .
Hockley Social Club community
Drawing on the experience of organizing thousands of events across Birmingham and the Midlands over 12 years through the prestigious Digbeth Dining Club brand, the large venue employs 80 staff.
Hockley Social Club manager Jack Brabant said: “With all the rooms refurbished in January we are better prepared this year than ever before.
“Whether it’s a partnership with Birmingham Royal Ballet, monthly comedy nights, jazz, live music two nights a week or talks at Aston University – our program of events has brought together some of the city’s biggest and most respected brands to create something truly special.
“We want to make anyone feel welcome any day they come to Hockley Social Club and with three fully operational spaces we can offer a lot more year round. And we haven’t even mentioned the food yet!”
“Affordability is also at the core of our event program. People can come and see first class ballet for just £15, some of the best comedians in the country for under ten pounds and our evenings with the likes of Professor Carl Chinn and Chris Woakes cost just £10. It keeps everything accessible and opens up our audience to create a sense of community in the space. We are really excited about what 2024 will bring.
A game-changing approach
Hockley Social Club now employs around 100 professionals across its operations as part of its commitment to ensuring employment, job security and skills development in the town’s arts, culture, food, hospitality, music and nightlife areas.
The company’s commitment to its home town is supported by a not-for-profit arm that draws on the expertise and skills of the team behind Hockley Social Club, Digbeth Dining Club CIC, running cookery workshops, providing hot food to vulnerable people, organizing training and performances. community fun days in Birmingham and Midland.
Michael Kill, Chief Executive of the Night Time Industries Association, said: “Birmingham has always provided a healthy and encouraging environment for innovative NTE businesses to emerge and thrive in an often challenging market.
“The Hockley Social Club team have worked hard to deliver a world-class program to complement their now nationally recognized food and drink offering.
“The 2024 model represents a game-changing approach that will drive growth and employment in the city’s nightlife and provide high-end, affordable nightlife experiences for audiences from diverse backgrounds.”
Full details of Hockley Social Club’s spring programme, including Artum, can be found at https://hockleysocialclub.com
Tickets for all Hockley Social Club and Artum events can be bought at Skiddle https://linktr.ee/cafeartumhsc
