Red Box is a purpose built venue designed to facilitate up to 1,100 people at concerts, product launches and fashion shows but most usually hosts wild club nights. With a total of 9,500 square feet, a car can comfortably be driven into the venue. The area is spread over 3 levels; the main floor, mezzanine and the raised floor area, each of which is equipped with its own fully licensed bar.
A turbo sound flash light system, with the same specification as that used by Simply Red on their last tour, is installed as the house PA. There is also a flexible fully integrated intelligent lighting system that is interchangeable depending on the style of event taking place. Redbox was designed by award winning designer Ron McCulloch who was also responsible for POD and Chocolate Bar. The style is similar to both, incorporating old stone, stylish metal fittings and rich luxurious colours. The most dominant feature of Redbox is the very large theatrical stage framed with plush red velvet drapes, which is visible from any part of the venue.
Each Saturday Redbox presents only the very best Irish and International DJ's and artists to an always vibrant crowd. The size and layout of Redbox is idyllic - it packs a vast crowd yet due to it's layout somehow retains an intimate atmosphere. In 1999 Ministry Magazine voted it 9th Best Club in the World. Artists that have played over the years include all the greatest; Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Armand Van Helden, Paul Van Dyk, Sasha and Paul Oakenfold, to name but a few. Dance acts have included The Chemical Brothers, Underworld, The Prodigy & Daft Punk.
Various UK promoters have also held nights at Redbox including Renaissance, Cream, Ministry of Sound, Miss Moneypennys, Colours, Northern Exposure & Sundissential.
Red Box early evening gigs are particularly popular amongst the live acts that have played there due to the quality of its 20K Turbo rig, large stage and intimate layout. Amongst the acts who have played live shows are Stereophonics, Eels, Public Enemy, Mercury Rev, Spiritualized, Ben Folds Five, Death In Vegas, Moby, Reef, Dian Carroll, Cornershop and countless others.
Redbox is currently closed for redevelopment & expansion and is due to re-open in March 2006. Drawings of the new venue will be posted on line in due course.
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