Holmfirth Picturedrome or The Met Bury

[Samsdad]

Has anybody been to either of these venues for a gig ?

Just wondered peoples opinions on which one they think is the better venue ?

 

[GoatersLeftShin]

I've been to both and both are good.

My preference is for the Picturedome as it's just got a lot more character. It feels old fashioned and has a slightly unusual layout in that there's tiers so if you're on the floor it feels quite enclosed. Holmfirth is a really nice place as well for a few few beers. Saw the Inspiral Carpets there and it was brilliant. One thing to bear in mind if you're thinking of going over in a few weeks is that if it snows then you might have a few problems or have to do a big detour.

The Met is fine, good venue but just doesn't have the character. It's all personal preference of course though!

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

From Manchester the Met is accessible via the tram if you live near to the system and is a smaller venue (especially if they put the seats in).
Holmfirth a much better venue as mentioned above but you need a vehicle to get over the moors!
Accessibility- The Met
The venue - Holmfirth

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Picturedrome is a better venue - it’s bigger for a start - but you need to book an overnight stay ideally. Met is good as loads of bars in Bury and easy to get home from.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

The Bury Met is a lovely venue.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Born near Bury, live near Holmfirth. Holmfirth Picturedrome wins by a country mile and there’s some nice pubs and restaurants to make a night of it.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Saw Stiff Little Fingers last September at the Picturdrome. Brilliant gig venue that holds about 600.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Been to the Picturedrome to see SLF and HMHB, great venue. Going there next Saturday to see Absolute Bowie.

 

[ColinBellsjockstrap]

Both are excellent for live music, nothing to choose between them.

 

[Samsdad]

Thanks for the replies ,think i might try both of them as they both seem to be alright by the sounds of it