Metal 2 the Masses

Retribution was set up to start in the summer of 2002 and since then has grown to a 1500 capacity venue with fantastic live band facilities three bars three dance floors and an entertainment lounge. Catering for every niche of the rock market has proved to be perhaps one of our most satisfying accomplishments and every week we provide a mix of rockmetal, nu-metal, grunge, industrial, punk, emo, hardcore, psychobilly, EBM, Goth, retro and an uncountable number of other genres which as a rule get tagged under the title METAL. "Keep your eyes peeled for retribution cos the uprising is coming"

With a dedicated team of Promoters and Staff, The Queens Hall is quickly becoming the most sought after medium sized venue in the UK. With a capacity of 250 the room is purpose built to attract bands from all musical genres. Not only this, but it can play host to the most seasoned touring bands, as well as giving an opportunity to the breakthrough bands of tomorrow. With the addition of a fully Climate Controlled Environment, Dressing Room facilities, Mini Bus (and Backline Trailer), Analog and Digital Recording, Extensive Street Team and Advertising Campaigns, Close connections with local accommodation and ample parking, alongside a purpose built venue, with a Rock Bar to rival all, it’s understandable why so many bands enjoy The Queens Hall hospitality. The Queens Hall & Crew Rock Bar are please to be on board with Bloodstock and Look forward to bringing The Metal 2 The Masses! Horns High !!!!!!

Rio's Leeds consists of 3 floors: 1000 capacity standing venue with tiered flooring on 4 levels with a great view from anywhere. There are 4 plasma screens situated in the bar area linked to cameras to stage. Rios Leeds is situated inside the Grand Arcade on Merrion Street. There is Plentiful car parking space situated no more than 2 minutes away and Leeds train station is a 15 minute walk away.

A music venue for all genres of music, this popular venue is growing from strength to strength. With a rock school working at the venue and a healthy jam night we encourage music from the very start of the career to help bands on their way. Our bands will be decided from heats-on 20th March, 3rd April, 17th April, 1st May, 15th May and final on the 29th May.

Nestled in south Belfast’s leafy suburbs near the Ormeau Road, the Rosetta Bar has a long history as the prime watering hole in the area. Downstairs hosts a bar and lounge, and a newly established beer garden providing outdoor entertainment all day, whatever the weather. The upstairs live music venue has earned an individual identity, dubbed 'The Rosie'. An historic and firmly established metal music venue, the boards of the Rosie stage have hosted musical royalty such as The Almighty, Thunder, and Carcass. Recently refurbished she’s now right up-to-date and ready to do business as Belfast's venue of choice for metal music once more. The heats for the Metal to the Masses will be held on June 6, June 12, June 26, July 3, with the grand final on July 18.

Again a welcome return to the one and only Riffs Bar. There's only a few venues on the International circuit where music is in the bricks and mortar of the place and Riff's Bar is one of them. You feel instantly at home as a musician it's always a good night and there's never a down side.

The Gander is a 120 capacity Bournemouth Town Centre live music venue. Our aim is to put on a wide variety of quality gigs to suit all tastes. To that end, any bands interested in playing at the venue should contact one of the promoters in our 'top friends'. The venue focuses on quality, original music, aiming to attract bands from all over the UK and rest of the world. Our bar prices always offer excellent value, and students can gain discount to the bar and many events with valid id. All gigs at The Gander are 18+ unless otherwise stated.