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Since its transformation from the much-loved mainstay of the Coventry music scene, Taylor Johns, to a charitable organisation in August 2013, The Tin Music and Arts has gone from strength to strength. Named in homage to the now sadly closed Tin Angel, The Tin Music and Arts is committed to creating a thriving artistic hub here at the Canal Basin as well as in other venues around the city. Our events have a positive influence on the community of Coventry as a whole – whether that be through our regular live music events, which sees us frequently booking established and international acts as well as local homegrown talent, or through our artist’s studio, and Community Space, which is used every day of the week. We are based in two neighbouring premises. The Tin at the Coal Vaults is a venue set in the former coal storage building in Coventry’s 18th century canal basin. It has two main rooms; one contains a stage and performance area, and the other has a bar and seating. Next door in Units 1-4 is our office, rehearsal space, artist studio and large community room, which is used to host a variety of community activities. Our live music programme takes place in both our own venue (situated in the Coal Vaults) and other interesting venues around the city. Our events programme is innovative, diverse, challenging, and we have a reputation for supporting high quality and innovative arts and artists from Coventry, the UK, and from all over the world. As well as programming live music and events, we partner with several local organisations to deliver specific programmes and events. The Tin Music and Arts is an inclusive venue that welcomes Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and historically disadvantaged groups within our spaces.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by The Tin Music and Arts

Disabled Access at The Tin Music and Arts

The entrance to the Coal Vaults from the Canal Basin is on the flat and is accessible by manual or power wheelchair. The performance area is on the flat and the bar area is accessible by ramp. Some events will be seated, but most are standing. Doors open at 7.30pm for most shows; please check the details of your event carefully in case it has a different door time. If you would like to reserve a space at an event for a wheelchair or a seat, please email sarah@thetinmusicandarts.org.uk or call 02476 230699. The Community Space entrance is on the flat and is wheelchair accessible. There is a single accessible toilet in the Units. There is a small step into the recording studio. The main entrance is on Draper’s Fields, but doors may be opened to the Community Space onto the Canal Basin interior. There is a dropped kerb from the parking spots next to the entrance to Units 1-4. At the Coal Vaults, the box office can be found on your left after you walk through the main doors. Our box office is situated at a lowered table. If you have ordered your tickets in advance, please have your ticket confirmation ready at the door. A member of staff will scan your ticket to confirm entry, or manually check it against a printed ticket list. Early event access can be arranged by emailing Sarah or Robin (robin@thetinmusicandarts.org.uk). If you have requested early access to the event, a member of staff will be on site to let you into the venue. We can provide advance walkthroughs of the main venue and community space to all visitors. These can happen in-person or via video call. Please contact Sarah to arrange your walkthrough.

Accessible parking at The Tin Music and Arts

Access to The Tin by road is possible via St Nicholas Street. This can be accessed via Radford Road (B4098) or Foleshill Road (B4113). There is a car park located above the venue for visitors to the Canal Basin, accessible from Drapers Fields just off of St Nicholas Street. From there, the Coal Vaults can be reach by walking down a flight of steps (25 steps on each side). If you are travelling by car and have an access need (ie. reduced mobility), you can reserve a parking space next to Units 1-4 via Drapers Fields by emailing sarah@thetinmusicandarts.org.uk or calling the office on 02476 230699 – please make sure to request this at least three days in advance of the event you are attending. A member of staff will make sure that this space is reserved for you on the night.

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Toilets features at The Tin Music and Arts

In the Coal Vaults, an accessible toilet can be found five metres from both the bar and stage areas. It is large enough to accommodate either a manual or power wheelchair. It is equipped with a door lock, two grip handles, a lowered sink, a touch-free hand dryer and a red emergency cord. In the Community Space, the accessible toilet can be found next to the entrance from the Drapers Fields direction. It has a door lock, two grip handles, a lowered sink and a touch-free hand dryer. You do not need a RADAR key to use either of these toilets.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.