Your Questions, Answered

  • Yes, our space is rented or regular basis for a wide range of private events such as birthday celebrations, wedding receptions, live show taping, filming & photography, ticketed fundraiser and other shows/events.

  • Yes, please fill out the pitch a show form and provide as many details as possible so we can asses.


  • While Velvet Whip is a multi-disciplinary live event space, we are generally not suited for show/events which might attract more than 75 people including Rave, Hookah based lounge event (smoking, vaping are prohibited in the venue), larger dance gatherings, adult parties or shows/events go pass 3am.

  • YES, absolutely, we will also promote it with you.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial inquiry, we’ll provide a quote.

    For all (ticketed or non-ticketed) private events, renter can expect:

    BOOKING FEE + BAR GUARANTY

    For all (ticketed or non-ticketed) public shows/events, renter can expect:

    BOOKING FEE + BAR GUARANTY

    Booking fee might vary based on date/time and length.

  • Please fill in the rental inquiry to get started, give us as much information as you can so we can assess.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email: booking@velvetwhipphilly.com. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

    If you email contact@velvetwhipphilly.com regarding a new booking inquiry, it might take longer to get your inquiry to the right person!

  • Please allow at least 48 hours of process and response time.

  • Velvet Whip Equipment List:

    SOUND:

    • Presonus StudioLive 32SX

    • Presonus NSB 16.8 AVB Network Stagebox

    • JBL EON710 (x2) Monitors

    • QSC KW181 1KW Active Subwoofer

    • QSC K12 1KW 75 Active Loudspeaker (x2)

    • DSP 2-750 MKll Power Amp with Sonance House Array Speakers

    BACKLINE:

    • Roland Standard Upright Keyboard

    • Audio Technica ATW-C710 Wireless Mic (x2)

    • Audio Technica ATW-R3210N Receiver (x2)

    • Shure SM58 (x3)

    • Shure SM57

    • Standard Size Mic Stand (x4)

    • Music Stand

    • Drum set- Shells, kick drum, 1 rack tom and 1 floor tom. Kick pedal. Symbol (need o stand)

    • Hardware. Kick drum stand; rack and floor tom hardware. Snare stand. Need drum key.

    • Snare drum has the screw for the clip missing so the snare strings cannot be enabled.

    *No hi hats or hi hat stand. No cymbal stands.


  • If your event is ticketed, you will likely get 100% or 70% ticket proceeds back(varies based on booking fee amount) when you commit to a booking fee structure. The booking fee serves beyond just “a fee”, it:

    • pays back your overhead plus ticket revenue.

    • guaranties our business over head & operating cost against rent, staff, insurances, musical licensing and other miscellaneous business costs.

    • shows your commitment to creating/promoting professional shows/events with us

    • assures us to commit to promoting your show/event over other opportunities

    • Also shows that you respect our business policies, commitments and effort to create a safe, complaint and professional venue space