Your Event
Music Guidelines
Everything your DJ, band or musician needs to know about performing at The Hackney - from our sound system to noise policies.
Before you book
The basics
These are the rules that apply to every event at The Hackney.
Music end times
All music must finish by 11pm. Live music finishes by 10pm.
No outdoor music
No music is allowed in the outdoor terrace area.
Sound levels
Our team manages sound levels throughout the event. If we receive a noise complaint, volume may need to be reduced immediately.
Volume control
Management reserves the right to adjust volume at any point during the event.
Live music
What we allow and what we don't
We love live music. The space sounds brilliant with an acoustic set or a small band - but some instruments are too loud for our setting. Here's the full list.
Allowed
- Singer / A Cappella
- Acoustic guitar (and similar - ukulele, banjo, sitar)
- Electric guitar and electric bass venue approval required
- Double bass and cello
- Violin
- Small percussion - cajon, congas or bongos limited to one, venue approval required
- Electric drums
- Harp
- Piano
- Keyboard
Not allowed
- Brass instruments (including saxophone)
- Wind and pipe instruments
- Grand piano or organs
- Full drum kits and large percussion sets
- Zaffa bands
- Dhol players
For DJs
What to expect on the night
Every DJ uses our in-house PA system and sound equipment. No external speakers.
Connections
All connections are via XLR. DJs must supply their own laptop. Confirm compatibility with our team before your event.
Volume
Our team controls volume throughout the night to keep the sound right for the room.
Setup
We provide the full DJ setup including decks, booth monitoring and a DJ desk. Just bring your laptop and your music.
The setup
Professional sound, built in
We have invested in a serious sound system so your DJ or band can focus on the music, not the logistics.
Main system
4x Funktion One F81.2 loudspeakers with SB8 Mini subwoofer - a stereo four-point system designed for the room.
Processing and amplification
NST Audio VMX88 with VR1 remote volume control. Powersoft Quattrocannali DSP amplification. VDC cabling throughout.
DJ monitoring
1x Funktion One F81 for booth monitoring.
Live music mixing
Soundcraft Signature 12MTK multi-track mixer with built-in effects and USB input/output.
DJ setup
Pioneer XDJ-RX3
Our house deck is a 2-channel all-in-one system. It supports rekordbox, Serato DJ Pro, USB, aux and line/phono inputs. 3 USB ports for smooth back-to-back handovers. 2 mic inputs.
Inputs
4x aux and 2x line/phono input terminals. Connect CDJs, turntables, smartphones or any sound source.
USB
3 USB ports - 2 top-loading for USB devices plus 1 laptop connection. Easy back-to-back handovers.
Software
Hardware Unlock device - use rekordbox Performance mode for free. Also supports Serato DJ Pro for browsing playlists and streaming catalogues.
DJ desk
Innox Flexbooth 200 (W 101cm x D 50cm). A clean, professional booth that keeps cables tidy and gives your DJ a proper workspace.
Questions about your setup?
Get in touch and we will make sure everything is compatible before your event.