The Queens Hall Narberth

What The Queens Hall Narberth does

The Queens Hall Narberth is a registered charity (Charity No. 1145741) and company limited by guarantee (Company Reg No 07775159) operating a live events venue and community hall at 44 High Street, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Established in 1958, the venue runs a diversified programming calendar centred on live music, comedy, theatre, and film screenings, supplemented by weekly Friday food and craft markets, monthly Saturday markets, weekly community classes (Kung Fu, Zumba, yoga, pilates, youth theatre), and workshops (art, music production, breakdancing). It also operates the BOCS: Music Bar sub-brand on-site and offers venue hire for weddings, parties, conferences, meetings, hot desks, and virtual office space. The venue is supported by a small paid team of approximately 10 employees (including Manager Lara Herde and Volunteer Manager Donna Morris) plus a volunteer base recognized through the Investing in Volunteers quality mark.

Revenue is generated across four streams: ticket sales (with booking fees ranging from £1 to £12.95 by price tier), venue hire, bar sales (over 32,000 drinks sold in 2023), and donations/grants (including Creative Wales Cultural Recovery Fund, Music Venue Trust Pipeline Investment Fund, and MoonDance Foundation). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through an in-house ticketing platform (web, telephone, in-person box office) with resale via Twickets and listing on Ents24. The 2023 footprint included 75 gigs and over 17,000 audience members, with key partnerships spanning Music Venue Trust, Creative Wales, Twickets, Secure My Booking, Square, and local bodies including PAVS, Narberth Town Council, and Gravells Kia Garage.

Name

The Queens Hall Narberth

Legal name

The Queens Hall Narberth

Website

https://thequeenshall.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Queens Hall Narberth is a registered charity operating a live events venue and community hall in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wales, serving local audiences with live music, comedy, theatre, films, markets, classes, and venue hire since 1958.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Events Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Purpose Event Halls & Community Centers (THAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Live events venue
• Venue hire services
• Community arts centre
• Live music programming
• Event ticketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Narberth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from ticket sales for live events, concerts, comedy shows, theatre performances, and films. All tickets are subject to a booking fee ranging from £1 to £12.95 depending on ticket price.
2. Venue Hire: Flexible venue hire for weddings, birthday parties, family events, fairs, markets, conferences, and talks. Includes Main Hall hire, meeting rooms, and hot desking services.
3. Bar Sales: On-site licensed bar generating revenue from drinks sales. The venue sold over 32,000 drinks in 2023.
4. Donations and Grants: As a registered charity (No. 1145741), the venue accepts donations and receives grant funding from various organizations including Creative Wales Cultural Recovery Fund and Music Venue Trust.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Queens Hall Narberth is a registered charity operating a community live events venue in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, hosting live music, comedy, theatre, and film performances alongside weekly food and craft markets, community classes, and workshops. The venue also provides flexible hire of its Main Hall, meeting rooms, and workspace facilities for weddings, parties, conferences, and private events. Day-to-day operations are supported by an on-site licensed bar (BOCS: Music Bar) and a ticketing platform accessed via the website, telephone, and in-person box office.

Product overview

The Queens Hall Narberth is a registered charity and community venue offering a unified live events and venue hire platform. The core offering centres on the Live Events Programme (music, theatre, comedy, films) and Markets, supplemented by Venue Hire services (Main Hall, Meeting Rooms, Weddings, Conferences). Supporting services include BOCS Music Bar, Weekly Classes (Kung Fu, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates), Workshops, Virtual Office Space, and Hot Desk facilities. The venue also operates a Ticket Booking System for online event purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOCS: Music Bar: On-site music bar operated by The Queens Hall Narberth, open Mon-Thurs 9am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-Midnight.

Products and services

• Live Events Programme Live music, theatre, comedy, and performance events hosted at the venue, with approximately 75 gigs per year drawing over 17,000 audience members (2023). Open to general public ticket buyers and concessionary rate holders.
• Venue Hire Flexible venue hire covering the Main Hall, meeting rooms, weddings, conferences, parties and celebrations, technical specifications, virtual office space, and hot desk facilities. Targeted at private event hosts, businesses, and freelancers in West Wales.
• Friday and Saturday Markets Weekly Friday food and craft market plus monthly Saturday markets featuring local fresh produce, handmade crafts, preserves, jewellery, pottery, artwork, clothing, soaps, and scents. Open to local producers, makers, and the general public.
• BOCS Music Bar On-site licensed music bar open Mon-Thurs 9am-10pm and Fri-Sat 9am-Midnight, serving drinks and hosting events including Speak-Easy nights. Open to venue visitors and walk-in customers.
• Weekly Community Classes Regular weekly fitness and activity classes including Kung Fu Wales, Zumba, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Pilates, and Youth Theatre. Available to local community members on a recurring basis.
• Workshops Educational and creative workshops covering art, music production, and breakdancing. Targeted at community members seeking hands-on creative learning experiences.
• Film Screenings Film programme including Sunday film events, community film nights, and special screenings available to general public audiences.
• Virtual Office Space Hire of virtual office facilities for business functions, training space, and professional workspace needs. Targeted at small businesses and freelancers in West Wales.
• Hot Desk Facilities Hot desk workspace hire for freelancers and remote workers seeking professional desk facilities in Pembrokeshire.
• Ticket Booking System Online, telephone, and in-person ticket purchasing service with e-ticket delivery, seat selection, and tiered booking fees ranging from £1 to £12.95. Includes optional Secure My Booking refund protection and HYNT accessibility companion tickets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosted 75 gigs with over 17,000 audience members in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Music Venue TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic Venue Trust provides sustained advocacy and support for independent music venues across the UK and Wales. They offer the Pipeline Investment Fund which funded new soundproofed windows for The Queens Hall. Welsh Co-ordinator Sam Dabb provides hands-on support.
• TwicketscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticket resell partner - trusted fan-to-fan marketplace enabling secure ticket sales at face value plus fees for customers with surplus tickets.
• SquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing for online and card payments via the website. Handles checkout and donation processing.
• PAVS (Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal voluntary services organization. Hosted Volunteering Awards at the venue and nominated volunteers for awards.
• The Warm Light CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional LED lighting provider that partnered with Queens Hall for lighting improvements. For every purchase made through their company, a percentage is donated back to the venue.
• Avant CymruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the Hip Hop Cymru Wales exhibition celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop in Wales. Partnership with local graffiti artist Lloyd, Larynx Entertainment, Oner signs and Dime One.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/queenshallnarbs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMyijDplxnz98XyZTT6EDrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/queenshallnarberth
• Instagraminstagram.com/queenshallnarberth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-queens-hall

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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