Venue

Velocity (ex Kinema Ballroom) is located at:
45 Carnegie Drive
Dunfermline
Fife
KY12 7AN

It lies on the A994 at the junction with the A823, sandwiched between Dunfermline's Fire Station and the new Bus Station (which was completed in 2008).

Travel Directions:

From the South:
Approach on the A823 (northbound) until the 'Sinclair Gardens' roundabout with the A907 and leave on the 2nd exit (dual carriageway westbound), turn right on the 3rd set of lights on to the A823 (northbound) and immediately left into the public car park opposite the venue.

From the North:
Approach on the M90 (southbound) and leave at Junction 3, turning right on to the A907 (westbound) and continue until the 'Sinclair Gardens' roundabout where the A823 (southbound) meets the A907 and leave on the 2nd exit (dual carriageway westbound), turn right on the 3rd set of lights on to the A823 (northbound) and immediately left into the public car park opposite the venue.

From the East:
Approach from the A92(T) and continue westbound on the A907 after the M90 (junction 3) roundabout. Continue on the A907 until the 'Sinclair Gardens' roundabout where the A823 (southbound) meets the A907 and leave on the 2nd exit (dual carriageway westbound), turn right on the 3rd set of lights on to the A823 (northbound) and immediately left into the public car park opposite the venue.

From the West:
Approach from the A994 and continue across the large stone bridge and one more set of traffic lights. A short distance further on, the venue will be seen on the right of the road opposite the Fire Station. Turn left on to the A823 at the lights (northbound) and immediately left into the public car park opposite the venue.

Contact Details:

Telephone (01383) 721902

Car Parking:

Generous public parking is available directly opposite the venue and adjacent to the Fire Station.

Public Transport:

Dunfermline Town Railway Station is within easy walking distance to the south.
Dunfermline Bus Station is directly behind the venue.
A taxi rank (managed by marshals) is located in the car park directly opposite the venue and adjacent to the Fire Station.

Age limitations:

Live gigs are generally open to those over 14 years, though sometimes this may be increased to over 16 years.
Under 16s must always be accompanied by an adult.

Always check advertising or with the venue direct, for each event.

Tickets:

Buy tickets from:

The advertised On-Line vendor

Format:

The venue is predominantly standing format though there are seated areas too.

Access:

Access is via Carnegie Drive and for wheelchair users is provided by a lift from the Carnegie Drive entrance or by prior arrangement via a rear exit in the south elevation.

Capacity:

The venue can accommodate 1129 when in full capacity Nightclub configuration or 850 when in its Live Music Venue configuration.

Web Sites:

KinemaGigz - The Whole Story of the Famous Kinema Ballroom Dunfermline - This site!
Velocity - Official Site
CLG - The home site of current owners, Castle Leisure Group

Technical Specifications:

FOH

1 X Midas Verona 48 (40 Mono + 4 Stereo)

1 X Allen & Heath GL3300 (20 Mono + 4 Stereo)

4 X Logic System SB2 (2 x 18” – 2000W)

2 X Logic System B2 (2 x 15” –1000W)

8 X Logic System Ethos VA (2 x 8” Neodymium + 2 x 1” Exit Neodymium Comp’n Driver

2 X Logic DP2140 DSP

All powered on E-MC2 E45’s and E25’s

1 X 48 Channel Multicore 16 RET (C/W Veam Monitor Split)

1 X 24 Channel Muticore 6 RET

1 X BSS FCS 960 Graphic EQ

2 X Drawmer DS421 Dual Compressor

2 X DBX 166XL Dual Compressor

1 X Square One Dynamics (8 Comp/Gate)

1 X TC Elec D-2

1 X TC Elec M-One Xl

1 X Lexicon MX300

1 X Sony MD Recorder

1 X CD Player

Mons

4 X DBX 231 31 Band Graphic EQ

7 X Yamaha CM15V Monitors 500W (1 X 15” + 1” Horn)

2 X JBL SR4215 2 X 15” Subs 1000W (2 X 15”) Drum Fill Or Side Fills

4 X Yamaha P5000 Amps

1 X Ohm Cleo 2 In 6 Out Active Crossover (For Drum Fill Or Side Fills)

1 X Behringer Quad Gate

2 X Behringer Dual Compressors

1 X Alesis Midi Verb4 FX

1 X Shure Drum Pack

1 X Shure B91

1 X Shure B52

8 X Shure SM57

8 X Shure SM58

3 X Sennhieser E609

3 X Sennhieser E840

4 X Sennhieser E604

2 X Rode NT5 Large Diaphragm Condenser

1 X Rode Nt1 Large Diaphragm Condenser

2 X Shure SM94

6 X DI’s

Possible Logic Line Array dependant on date.

Spec can be increased or decreased to suit requirements.

Any technical requirements above and beyond house spec must be discussed in advance with the venue

If you have any technical enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the venue or sound

Engineer - Barrie Pitt on 07793057127.

Lighting: 15 Moving Heads, 4 Washers + 6 Led Batons with more to be added – All controlled via light tech.

Power: 63A 3 Phase at stage left and 3A single phase at backstage centre

Venue Footprint: 15,000 sq ft.

Stage Dimensions: 23’ Wide X 14’ Deep X 3’ high.

Truss Height: 30’.

Load In: ground floor access from rear of venue on to stage.

Parking: Parking at rear of venue for one coach and two splitters with electric hook up.

Land Line: Electric hook up available.

Backstage Area: 45’ wide X 24’ deep X 8’ high with bar if required. Lift access to street level at front of venue.

Safety Barriers: In-house aluminium mojo full width of stage.

Age Restrictions: all shows can be 14+ if required.

Box Office/Merchandising: Separate cash desk + ticket collection desk. Cloakroom situated in main corrdor + dedicated merchandising area with booth + counter.

Dressing Room: former function room with large space which can seat around 50. Can be split into 2 seperate rooms.

Toilets: Dedicated male and female toilets.

Catering/Bar: Bar and kitchen also available on request. Hot meals provided.

Disabled Facilities: Ramps throughout venue. Passenger lift for access to main room.

Production Office: Spacious dedicated production office with PC and internet access. Seating For Around 8 People

Additional Crew: 2 Persons provided to assist load in. In-house light tech available and merchandise staff available on request. In-house SIA approved security staff.