Dora Stoutzker Hall
Combining elegant contemporary architecture with state-of- the-art acoustics, the magnificent Dora Stoutzker Hall has a capacity of 350 seats and has been host to many concerts and high-profile events.
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Conferences and meetings
Our sought-after suite of world-class conference and meeting facilities host major conferences and meetings such as NATO, the Academy of Marketing International Conference, the European Association of Health Information Libraries Conference and the World Stage Design Expo.
Professional conference planning
At the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, you’ll be fully supported by our team giving you the highest standards of professional conference planning, experienced technical support, fine quality catering, welcoming customer care and star performance talent.
Conference venues
Our exclusively available facilities include the Dora Stoutzker Hall (up to 400 delegates), the Richard Burton Theatre (up to 180 delegates), the Bute Theatre (160 delegates), 10 state-of-the-art breakout and meeting rooms, a versatile exhibition gallery and a stunning contemporary three-storey glass-walled foyer for up to 500 delegates. Wi-Fi is available throughout our venues, which also include a café, bar and open-air terrace overlooking the beautiful parks surrounding Cardiff Castle.
Welcoming everyone, anywhere, digitally
Having a hybrid live and online conference at the College opens the door to increased numbers of delegates, online presenters and remote guests wherever they may be – helping you to reach beyond, extend your message, reduce travel costs and meet your environmental responsibilities.
With our in-house 21st century Planet eStream technology, our highly-skilled technicians will assist you with a range of digital options to blend the live and online experience into your bespoke event:
- film your event with multi-camera capture
- produce session recordings for archive or online 24/7 viewing
- stream live keynote speakers from remote locations
- welcome distant delegates via Skype, Teams and Zoom
- include off-site participants in virtual chat rooms, networking and feedback
- relay broadcast-quality simultaneous presentations into breakout rooms
- dynamically update messages on custom-branded digital signage
- free Wi-Fi for all delegates, organisers and exhibitors
- You won’t be on your own as our experienced in-house event management team will be on hand to help you plan and run the day.
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Conferences with a creative difference
Our musicians entertain royalty, heads of state and distinguished guests. A jazz trio, classical music ensemble and even a staged piece of performance combat by talented performers can give your drinks reception or conference dinner the creative edge.
Availability
Our conference and meeting venues are available exclusively from mid-July through to mid-September, early December to early January and during April. For weekend events, the venues may be available throughout the year.
Catering
Expect high quality from our in-house caterers who consistently earn great praise for their conference refreshments, lunches, drinks receptions and formal gala dinners.
Our chefs work with Wales-based producers and Fairtrade suppliers and, with great pride, offer a wide range of menus to suit all tastes and budgets whilst reducing our carbon footprint.
Accommodation and city attractions
Our beautiful park location close to the centre of the capital city of Cardiff creates a unique offering for delegates with its magnificent shopping centres, Victorian arcades, historic theatres, contemporary cinemas, national museums and a dramatic waterfront. Cardiff also hosts the full range of overnight accommodation options – from luxury hotels to independently-run boutique guest houses to budget providers.
Overnight accommodation in the capital city’s hotels and guest houses can be arranged for over 150 delegates at very competitive rates through the Cardiff Convention Bureau.
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Our most popular conference spaces
Dora Stoutzker Hall
Combining elegant contemporary architecture with state-of- the-art acoustics, the magnificent Dora Stoutzker Hall has a capacity of 350 seats and has been host to many concerts and high-profile events.
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Richard Burton Theatre
The Richard Burton Theatre seats 180 people and boasts state-of-the-art facilities. Its contemporary design ensures the closest possible relationship between audience and performers.
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Bute Theatre
A flexible ‘black box’ performance space fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for up to 160 people.
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Carne Foyer
The Carne Foyer is the College’s magnificent entrance space which is open to everyone to enjoy. It is filled with lots of natural light and overlooks Bute Park one of the largest and most beautiful urban parks in the UK.
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Anthony Hopkins Centre
The historic Anthony Hopkins Centre with its stunning open-air courtyard and tree-lined avenue houses key College facilities including the Corus and Weston studios, S4C studio theatre, several music practice rooms and a professional recording studio.
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Café Bar
Situated in our stunning Carne Foyer, with wonderful views over Bute Park, our café bar is a great place to soak up the College’s creative atmosphere - whether you are meeting friends, enjoying our free foyer music concerts or taking in a show.
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