Colour Factory London

What Colour Factory London does

Colour Factory London is a privately held, 1800-capacity multi-functional events venue located at 8 Queen's Yard in Hackney Wick, East London. The venue is organised around three independently or jointly hireable spaces — The Factory (over 2,700 sq ft main room, capacity 1,000 club / 700 live), The Mezz (400 capacity first-floor room), and The Garden (350 capacity outdoor area) — supplemented by a south-facing heated Terrace, The Yard raised deck, and indoor bars. It serves a dual customer base: enterprise clients (DICE, Rough Trade, Boiler Room, Warner Music, RayBan, Amazon, Hennessy) hiring the venue for club nights, live music, product launches, fashion shows, film and photography shoots, screenings, indoor markets, and private parties under bespoke dry or wet hire packages, and a consumer base attending ticketed nightlife events plus walk-in diners on The Terrace.

The underlying operational platform integrates professional-grade Danley Sound Labs audio across indoor spaces, QR-code food ordering routed through Goodeats and Deliveroo with orders fulfilled by four on-site independent food traders (Pittagoras, Matteo's Cucina Italiana, Bolani & Chai, Burger & Chop), and ticketing distributed across DICE, Resident Advisor, and Ticket Tailor. The venue also runs recurring resident-promoter nights (ORII JAM, BAILE TRAMA, Passionfruit, Soul System) and provides accessibility infrastructure including step-free access, gender-neutral toilets, a welfare room, and a personal assistant ticket scheme.

Revenue is generated through four streams: bespoke venue hire (dry and wet), ticketing and door entry, food and beverage sales via table reservations (no booking fees) and bar operations, and ancillary services including a £4-per-item cloakroom. Distribution is direct (email enquiries for hire, website for table bookings) and via third-party ticketing platforms. The company is privately held, discloses no headcount, revenue, funding, or ownership structure, and operates from a single London location.

Name

Colour Factory London

Legal name

Colour Factory London

Website

https://colourfactory.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colour Factory London operates an 1800-capacity multi-functional events venue in Hackney Wick with three hireable spaces, a food court, and outdoor terrace. It serves event promoters and corporate clients via bespoke hire alongside a consumer nightlife and dining audience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venues and Live Entertainment

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Event venue hire
• Live music venue
• Nightlife entertainment
• Corporate event space
• Food and beverage

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Venue Hire (Dry and Wet Hire): The venue hires out three spaces individually or together to corporate clients, promoters, and private individuals for events ranging from club nights and live music to product launches, fashion shows, film/photography shoots, screenings, indoor markets, and private parties. Both dry hire (venue only) and wet hire (staffed) options are available. Clients include DICE, Rough Trade, Boiler Room, Warner Music, RayBan, Amazon, and Hennessy.
2. Food and Beverage Sales (Table Reservations): Revenue generated from food and cocktail sales via table reservations at the south-facing heated terrace and indoor bar areas. Customers order via QR code through Goodeats/Deliveroo, with multiple food traders operating from on-site kitchens. No booking fees are charged.
3. Ticketing and Event Entry: Revenue from event tickets sold through third-party ticketing platforms including DICE, Resident Advisor (RA), and Ticket Tailor, as well as door entry charges for late-night events (18+ with ID checks). Last entry is 1:30 AM for 4:00 AM curfews and 2:30 AM for 5:00/6:00 AM curfews.
4. Cloakroom and Ancillary Services: Charged cloakroom service at £4 per item at most events. Additional revenue from lost property handling (found items retained for 14 days before donation to charity).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colour Factory London is a multi-functional 1800-capacity events venue in Hackney Wick that hires out three configurable spaces (The Factory, The Mezz, The Garden) for club nights, live music, corporate events, product launches, fashion shows, screenings, and private parties on both dry and wet hire basis. The venue additionally operates a south-facing heated terrace with an on-site food court featuring multiple independent food traders, table reservations, and a curated calendar of events.

Product overview

Colour Factory London is a 1800-capacity multi-functional events venue in Hackney Wick offering three distinct spaces—The Factory (main room, 2700+ sq ft), The Mezz (versatile second room), and The Garden (outdoor space)—that can be hired individually or together for events including club nights, live music, corporate functions, and private parties. The venue also operates The Terrace (a south-facing outdoor bar and dining area) and The Yard (raised deck outdoor space). Food and beverage offerings include an on-site food court with multiple independent food traders (Pittagoras, Matteo's Cucina Italiana, Bolani & Chai, Burger & Chop) accessible via QR code ordering, alongside trained mixologists. Additional services include venue hire (both dry and wet options), event management, cloakroom, and comprehensive accessibility provisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Factory: The main room with over 2700 square feet of unobstructed space, used for screenings, indoor markets, product launches, fashion shows and film/photography shoots. Capacity: 1000 (club) / 700 (live).
• The Mezz
• The Garden
• The Terrace
• The Yard

Products and services

• The Factory The main room venue space spanning over 2700 square feet of unobstructed space, providing a blank canvas suited for screenings, indoor markets, product launches, fashion shows, and film/photography shoots. Capacity: 1000 (club) / 700 (live). Features state-of-the-art sound courtesy of Danley Sound Labs. Hired by corporate clients, music promoters, and private event hosts.
• The Mezz An intimate, highly versatile event space on the first floor, well-suited for club nights, live music gigs, panel talks, private parties, live broadcasts, and corporate events. Can be used in addition to The Factory or as a standalone space. Capacity: 400. Accessible by 15-step staircase.
• The Garden An outdoor space providing a rarity for the Hackney Wick area, used for live streams, private parties and BBQs, pop-up events, and markets. On-site management assists with production aspects. Capacity: 350.
• The Terrace — Table Reservations and Cocktail Bar A south-facing outdoor terrace offering food and cocktails year-round, heated during cooler months. No booking fees; tables allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the day. Trained mixologists on-site.
• On-Site Food Court On-site food court featuring multiple independent food traders — Pittagoras, Matteo's Cucina Italiana, Bolani & Chai, and Burger & Chop — operating from on-site kitchens. Orders placed via QR code scanning through Goodeats and Deliveroo platforms with card payment accepted online.
• Venue Hire (Dry and Wet Hire) Bespoke event management services offering both dry hire (space only) and wet hire (space with bar/staffing/events team). Three spaces can be hired together or individually, supported by an expert events team. Pricing is bespoke and tailored to each event brief; clients email [email protected] for a quote. Loading areas accommodate large production setups.
• Cloakroom Service Cloakroom service available at most events for bag and coat storage. Price: £4 per item. Lost property is retained for 14 days before donation to charity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1800-person combined venue capacity across three configurable spaces
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• PittagorascoreOthersFood trader operating from Colour Factory's on-site kitchens. Customers order via QR code through Goodeats platform. Specialises in Greek/middle eastern cuisine.
• Matteo's Cucina ItalianacoreOthersItalian food trader operating from Colour Factory's on-site kitchens. Customers order via QR code through Deliveroo platform.
• Bolani & ChaicoreOthersFood trader operating from Colour Factory's on-site kitchens. Customers order via QR code through Goodeats platform.
• Burger & ChopcoreOthersFood trader operating from Colour Factory's on-site kitchens. Customers order via QR code through Goodeats platform. Specialises in burgers.
• Danley Sound LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional audio system provider. Colour Factory's indoor spaces feature state-of-the-art sound courtesy of Danley Sound Labs, providing high-quality audio for events.
• GoodeatssupportingTechnology or IntegrationFood ordering platform integrated into Colour Factory via QR codes. Multiple food traders (Pittagoras, Bolani & Chai, Burger & Chop) are accessible through Goodeats.io.
• DeliveroosupportingTechnology or IntegrationFood delivery platform used by Matteo's Cucina Italiana for order processing at Colour Factory.
• DICEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing platform partner. DICE sells tickets for Colour Factory events and lists event information on its platform, reaching its user base of music event consumers.
• Resident Advisor (RA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusic and nightlife events platform partner. RA lists Colour Factory events, sells tickets via RA.co, and reaches its global audience of electronic music enthusiasts.
• Ticket TailorsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing platform used for some Colour Factory events, including Plush Presents events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Pickle Factory: Shoreditch warehouse venue operating club nights and live events with a multi-room configuration. Comparable as a London underground event venue targeting similar clientele and promoter ecosystem.
• Phonox: Brixton nightclub and live music venue with a single-room focus. Comparable in late-night programming model and electronic/live music positioning in London.
• The Cause: Bermondsey-based independent multi-room nightclub and events venue. Comparable as an independent London venue operating late-night club nights and live events.
• Corsica Studios: Independent South London nightclub and live music venue with two rooms and a strong programming reputation. Closely comparable in operating model, late-night licensing, and electronic/live music programming.
• Village Underground: Shoreditch-based multi-space event and music venue combining a main room, mezzanine, and creative spaces. Closely comparable to Colour Factory on multi-space configuration, East London location, and mix of live music/corporate hire.
• XOYO: Shoreditch nightclub and live music venue with a two-room configuration. Comparable as a London late-night venue serving the same club/live music audience segments.
• E1 London: Whitechapel-based multi-room event space hosting club nights and live music. Comparable in scale, late-night programming, and East London target market.

Broad incumbents

• O2 Academy Brixton: Large-scale London live music venue. Comparable as a London live music venue, but operates at significantly larger capacity as part of a national chain rather than as an independent venue.
• Drumsheds: Large-scale Tottenham event venue hosting club nights and live events. Comparable on late-night programming and East London location but operates at substantially larger capacity.
• Tobacco Dock: Wapping-based multi-space venue hosting events, exhibitions, and conferences. Comparable on multi-space hire model and corporate-event client base, though siting more in conferences/exhibitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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