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The Turner Sims Concert Hall is acknowledged as one of the finest music venues in the country. Opened in 1974 and celebrating its 30 th anniversary in 2004-05 its intimate auditorium and outstanding acoustics combine to create a magical atmosphere for performers and audiences alike.
Based on the University of Southampton's Highfield campus it promotes around 60 professional concerts each year across a range of musical forms, principally classical, jazz, world and folk.
The Turner Sims is regularly used by the University's Music Department both for lecture and seminars as well as a regular term-time series of professional and student lunchtime concerts. It also hosts rehearsals, concerts and presentations by a variety of schools, community groups and local and regional businesses. In addition to its concert series the Turner Sims is an innovator and provider of education and outreach work in Southampton and further afield.
Audiences come from a wide area across the South of England with concentrations in Bournemouth, Salisbury, Winchester, Portsmouth and Southampton. Some 50,000 people pass through the Concert Hall's doors every year.
How much does it cost to attend?
The design of the Turner Sims auditorium is such that for most concerts there is a single ticket price. Ticket prices for the 2004-05 season range from £12 upwards. Concessions are available. For further details contact the Box Office.
How can I buy tickets?
The Box Office is open from: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Monday to Friday (8pm on performance nights) and from 2pm at weekends when there is a concert. Bookings can be made for all concerts in one of four ways:
We accept all major credit/debit cards (except American Express) and no charge is made for credit/debit card bookings. Tickets can also be paid for by cheque or cash.
Who funds us?
The Turner Sims is core funded by the University of Southampton, Arts Council England and Southampton City Council. In addition we received support for individual projects from various trusts and foundations (including the PRS Foundation) and sponsorship from a range of corporate partners.
The Friends of the Turner Sims are a 270-strong body of supporters who enjoy a variety of benefits including priority booking and discounts on tickets in return for an annual membership fee (currently £26).
How to find us
The Turner Sims is situated on the west side of the University of Southampton’s Highfield Campus, next to the John Hansard Gallery and student Health Centre. Access is by car from Salisbury Road, directly located off the main University Road.
Address / Contact Details
Turner Sims Concert Hall University of Southampton Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ Telephone: 023 8059 2223 Fax: 023 8059 2505 Email: info@turnersims.co.uk Web: www.turnersims.co.uk
Accessible Parking
Parking accessible to disabled visitors is available in designated bays at the rear of the building directly opposite Building 54 (Mathematics Department) and adjacent to the John Hansard Gallery. There is level access from the car park into the Turner Sims foyer and backstage areas.
Public Transport
From Southampton Parkway Station, take the U1 Uni-Link bus which stops at the Highfield Interchange / University Road.
From Southampton Central Station (south side), take the U1 Uni-Link bus to Highfield Interchange beside the Nuffield Theatre.
All Uni-Link buses are accessible for wheelchair users, at first floor levels. Flat fare: £1.00 each way. Contact telephone: 023 8059 5974 or www.unilink.soton.ac.uk
The Turner Sims Building
The Turner Sims is a single storey building with a 370-seat auditorium built below ground. There is level access at the front entrance of the building to the foyer area, Box Office, bar, administration offices and toilets. Backstage areas are currently accessible via the Stage Door. Access on to the stage area below ground is currently being improved and will be via a chair lift (due to be installed December 2004). The auditorium has wheelchair bays available on a level access from the foyer. An induction loop is also available. Headsets can be borrowed from the Box Office by booking them in advance.
Accessible Toilets Accessible toilets for wheelchair users are available in the foyer. There is also an accessible toilet backstage.
Access
The Turner Sims has a working Access Policy and is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming environment for all. For all access enquiries, please contact the following:
Daytime: Lesley Kirby, Administrator at: Telephone: 023 8059 2223 Fax: 023 8059 2505 Email: lk2@soton.ac.uk
Evenings and weekends when there is a concert: Front of House Manager Telephone: 023 8059 5151 (Box Office number) Fax: 023 8059 2505 E-mail: info@turnersims.co.uk
Guide Dogs
Guide dogs are welcome. Please ask the Box Office for more information, so that a suitable space can be provided to accommodate your dog.
Orientation Tours are available on a one to one basis for all visitors. Contact the Administrator for more details or ask at the Box Office.
Group Visits / Workshops Exhibition tours, discussions, activities and workshops can be tailored to suit independent groups. Organisations, clubs, societies, educational groups, families and children are especially welcome. Offsite, community visits are also available upon request. To arrange a group visit, contact the Administrator.
Accessible Format Information
large print, Braille and on audio cassette / description.
Large print brochures and concert programmes are available. Please ask the Box Office for further information. We are currently exploring the possibility of producing copies of the season’s brochure in Braille and on audio cassette.
Website
The Turner Sims website contains details of all events and happenings in the Concert Hall and can be found at; This service is currently under development to improve accessibility.
Mailing List
If you would like to receive FREE regular updates on our forthcoming concerts and events please contact the Box Office. When joining, please state whether you require accessible format information and what type of media you prefer.
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