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The Dome at Grand Central Hall is a unique, Grade II listed Art Nouveau
designed building, which originally opened in 1905 as a Methodist church,
and was then redeveloped as a cinema, as well as playing host to the
Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra while the Philharmonic Hall was rebuilt
following a fire. It is simply a vital part of the city’s rich heritage.

Now in 2023, the new team in place have their own extensive experience in
entertainment and hospitality over eleven current venues operating in the
pub, bar and club sector in the city. The Dome at Grand Central Hall has
now been relaunched as a multi-event space which has already hosted
some leading events featuring world-class talent.

The team have recently celebrated their exclusive event featuring PAWSA,
which sold out in under thirty minutes: the London-based DJ whose sets
are renowned around the globe, including at Coachella, Brazil, Ibiza, Los
Angeles, and Miami. A huge name on the festival circuit, including closer to
home for locals of the region, at Creamfields, this remarkable talent praised
his opening night at The Dome as a ‘‘sick, sold-out show at a brand new
venue – thank you to everyone involved!’’

No Art also visited The Dome for an unbelievable, sold-out night last month
featuring Alci, Anotr, Loa Szala, Mateo Dufour and Toman. The independent

label and event curator seek out unique locations and their reveal-on-the-
night line-ups bring an element of musical and artistic surprise. In their own
words: ‘‘the energy you brought to our Liverpool debut was exactly what we
had in mind, and can’t wait to meet you on the dance floor again.’’

The Dome is now preparing itself for a busy summer season including
playing host to outstanding talent Roger Sanchez, industry legend Paul
Oakenfold, and Oasish, leading tribute band to iconic British band, Oasis.

A spokesperson for The Dome at Grand Central Hall explains:

“Taking on this legendary building was really important to us as a team – it
is far too beautiful a space to not be available to music and entertainment
fans.

However, as a really experienced group of experts who put quality and
standards at the heart of everything we do, it was absolutely vital that we
put in place some major investment before reopening. This has included a
state-of-the-art sound system, updated lighting, venue amenities and a new
air-conditioning system, as well as improved stage facilities. We have also
brought the number of bars in the site to four, which are much-needed in a
venue of this size, and increased the number of toilets significantly. All of