Health Precautions!

What we will do:

• This event takes place indoors and is masked.
• FFP2 masks will be available at the door.
• Performers may be unmasked when performing.
• Air purifiers with HEPA filters will be running throughout the event.
• A CO2 monitor will be in the gallery.
• Doors will be opened during breaks and between performances to ventilate the room.
• All A4 staff are fully vaccinated.
• All staff, event team and performers will take an antigen test on the day.

What you can do:

• Please take an antigen test before coming to the event.
• If you can’t afford one right now there will be some available at the front door.
• If you test positive for Covid-19, or you feel unwell in any way please stay at home.
• If travelling by public transport or taxi please wear a mask for your journey.

Getting Here!

We are located on Upper Dorset Street which has numerous public transport options.

Google Maps Link: (here)
Public Transport Map: (here)
Accessible Parking Map: (here)

Walking

• O’Connell Street: 14 mins from The Spire (directions)
• Phibsborough: 11 mins (directions)

Buses

• Direct: 1, 11, 13, 16, 16D, 33, 40, 40B, 40D, 41, 41B, 41C, 41D, 44, 122 (Stop 11, Stop 12, Stop 52)
• Nearby (2 – 8 mins): 4, 9, 38, 38A, 38B, 38D, 40, 46A, 120, 140, 155 (Stop 819, Stop 192)
• O’Connell Street (14 mins): All major bus routes. (directions)

Luas

• Parnell Stop (Green Line):
  10 mins (directions)
• Dominick Stop (Green Line):
  12 mins (directions)
• Broadstone Stop (Green Line):
  12 mins (directions)
• Abbey Street (Red Line):
  17 mins (directions)

Accessible Parking  Spaces

There are 30 accessible parking spaces nearby our studios between 2 and 8 mins away.

Map: https://rb.gy/sd41wu

Parking 2-3 mins away:

• Nelson Street: 1 space, 210m
• Hardwick Place: 1 space, 220m
• Eccles Place: 2 spaces, 220m
• Eccles Street: 3 spaces, 230m
• Hardwicke Place: 1 space, 220m

Our Building!

Arriving at A4 Sounds

• When you arrive at the gallery there is a kerb outside as part of the pavement which you may need to navigate depending on the direction you arrive.
• There is a small slope at the entrance at the desk where the material of the floor changes from cement to a tiled surface.
• The door will be open and there will be a staff member to greet you at the front desk.
• The front desk will be immediately in front of you approx 1m from the front door.

The Gallery

• Our gallery is located on the ground floor and is accessible.
• It is located about 5m from the front door.
• There is a small ramp into the gallery space.
• The floor is tiled.
• The room is painted a dark colour and will be low lit.
• Our garden can be accessed via the gallery.

Bathrooms

• Our bathrooms are gender-neutral.
• There is one accessible toilet in our outdoor garden area. It is a portaloo.
• There are three indoor bathrooms which are not accessible.
• The indoor bathrooms are located on the first floor via a flight of stairs (approx 22 steps) so may provide difficulties for folk with movement impairments.

The Garden

• The door to the outdoor area is straight across from the gallery door, and a distance of approx 5m.
• The outdoor area has heating which can be turned on and off to suit your needs.
• The outdoor area has a garden with a covered seating area with wooden benches, wooden and plastic stools.
• There are additional wooden benches which are not covered.
• To the back of the garden there is a mezzanine accessed by approx 15 steps with wooden benches

The Event!

Overview

Information will be added when the event is finalised.