Forum
The Forum enjoys spectacular views of the Bay through full height windows
It is located over two levels with the main auditorium located on the ground floor with additional seating on the balcony.
As the seating is completely removable, this room is highly flexible and can accommodate different styles of conference as well as various types of events including exhibitions, entertainment and banquets.
Its location within the Centre makes it easily accessible, being adjacent to both the Arena exhibition hall and the Rosetor.
Direct access to back-of-house catering areas ensures fast, efficient food service for banquets and entertainment events and the fixed stage has direct access to four dressing rooms with toilet and shower facilities.
Theatre: |
Cabaret: Ground Floor - 280 Balcony - 105 |
Banquet Rounds: Ground Floor - 400 Balcony - 190 |
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Boardroom: n/a | Dinner Dance: Ground Floor - 400 |
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Reception: Ground Floor - 1455 Balcony - 1455 |
Classroom: Ground Floor - 471 |
- Removable seating allowing any style conference or banqueting layout
- 1500 theatre style capacity
- 1320 square metres of exhibition space
- Purpose-built stage with back stage dressing rooms
- Banqueting capacity for over 700 guests
- Free WiFi internet access
- Natural light with views over the bay
- Total blackout capability
The RICC and ESW Solutions have worked together for many years, and as such ESW have built up a vast wealth of experience working on-site at the Riviera Centre.
Any stage set and audio visual requirements can be catered for. The team have devised a choice of packages to suit most event needs or they would be delighted to provide a tailored quote based on your specific AV requirements.
Audio Visual Starter Package
On-site Technician
Sound system suitable for Conferences & Dinner Dances inc:
- One handheld radio microphone
- One lectern style microphone
- CD player
- Inductive hearing loop (in front of Forum stage area)
Lighting to provide:
- A white wash from advanced lighting bar
- A full-colour wash from the advanced lighting bar
- Five profile lanterns for individual spots
Use of in-house tie lines, generic risk assessment and method statement
£175 for up to 9 hours
£25 per hour thereafter
Forum Conference Package
Audio Visual Starter Package
- Use of in - house screen
- One 4500 lumen projector
- Two top table microphones
- Two wireless microphones
- One top table monitor
- One lectern monitor
- One laptop
- One seamless switcher
- One cue light
- One lectern
£650 for up to 10 hours
£25 per hour thereafter
Forum Entertainment Package
Audio Visual Starter Package
- Four moon flowers for dance floor
- Two radio microphones
- Three wired vocal microphones with stands
- One powered stage wedge
- Two DI boxes
- One smoke machine
- Background music
- Centre section of stage draped with star-cloth
£395 for up to 10 hours
£25 per hour thereafter
PC, projector and projection screen (available with this package only) £125. All prices are excluding VAT.
Capacities: | Ground Floor & Balcony | Ground Floor | Balcony |
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Theatre | 1500 | 950 | 511 |
Classroom | 471 | 471 | - |
Cabaret (based on tables of 7) | 405* | 300 | 105* |
Banquet Rounds | 630 | 440 | 190 |
Banquet Sprigs | 836 | 566 | 270 |
Dinner Dance (max) | 358 | 358 | - |
Standing | 2910 | 1455 | 1455 |
Dimensions: | |||
Total floor space | 1320m² | 887m² | 465m² |
Length | 33.5m | 29.2m | |
Width | 23.4m | 27.7m | |
Height (min) | 3m | 6m | |
Height (max) | 10.42m | 6m | |
Exhibition: | |||
Max no. stands (based on 3m x 3m and 2m aisles) |
56 | 31 | 25 |
Net space | 482.50m² | 253m² | 229.5m² |
Lighting: | |
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Type of Lighting | Tungsten |
Spotlight fixed/movable | ![]() |
Controls in room | ![]() |
Dimmers | ![]() |
Blackout | ![]() |
Windows | ![]() |
Power: | |
No. 13amp sockets | 15 |
3-phase available | ![]() |
Air conditioning | ![]() |
Access: | |
Direct to outside | ![]() |
Access door size (height x width) | 2.6m x 1.6m |
Access to WiFi | ![]() |
Fixed Stage: | ![]() |
Size: (length x width x height) | 15.5m x 7.5m x 1.05m |
All dimensions and details are for guidance and it is advisable to obtain verification prior to definitive planning.
* capacity can increase but viewing may be restricted