“Incredible acoustics and sound”
“Welcoming”
“Inspiring”
About Our Events
Our events programme is seasonal and culminates every summer with our Community Exhibition based on a shared theme: 2021 Bigton and Birds, 2022 Water Works, 2023 Waddered and 2024 Under the Surface.
At Hymhus we work with many other organisations, performers and practitioners who are aligned with our aims.
Some examples of past collaborators include Shetland Resolve, Yann & Emilie Tierson, Jenny Sturgeon, NHS Shetland Speech and Language Department, Shetland Arts, Kate Molleson, Shetland Folk Festival, Chroma Ensemble, Ragged Wood Promotions, Adult Learning Shetland & HIE.
For larger events (weddings, conferences etc.) we work closely with the Bigton Community Hall and can provide facilities across both buildings.
We are led by our Bigton Collective values, prioritise local interests and take a pro-active and positive attitude towards making things happen!
Refreshments
All our events are alcohol free. We take pride in Hymhus being a welcoming place where people can feel as safe and relaxed as possible.
We have a fabulous selection of hot and cold drinks with snacks available.
Hymhus Headliners
Our concert programme featuring a diverse range of headline acts. Keep an eye out for the latest events on our events and news feed.
Poems and Pieces
A lunchtime celebration of local words and verse with filled rolls, hot drinks and good cheer.
Short and Sweet
Short (20 - 25 min) family-friendly performances which follow the Sunday Star walk when the bell rings at 11am. We currently put out a buskers hat for performers. Please get in touch with jonathan@bigtoncollective.org if you are a performer interested in doing a Short and Sweet slot!
Listening Parties
Friday evening relaxation - album starts at 6pm. With tab nabs and a refreshing mocktail. More info here.
Events Facilities
The main room at Hymhus has a capacity of approximately 120 people (with central rows of chairs) or 80 people (with tables, cabaret style). It is a fabulous space for an acoustic concert but we also have an in-house PA and one of Shetland’s most celebrated sound engineers to complement the experience as required!
For special events such as memorials or funerals we can set extra chairs and it is possible to open the sliding partition to increase capacity.
We’re a small team who joyfully put in many volunteer hours! This means we are usually very busy delivering our own events programme and running group activities so we don’t normally support private or commercial hires. However, we’re always happy to try and help where we can! We often encourage people looking for a dry hire space or to host their own event to contact the Bigton Community Hall in the first instance. Please contact Mary Andreas on Bigton 01950 422206 for hall bookings.
If you’re interested in organising an event with us at Hymhus please get in touch: jonathan@bigtoncollective.org - we’ll be glad to hear from you.
