Event Centre - Details

Venue Hire

The auditorium stage includes a three-metre mobile platform extension and curtains. It measures 20.8m x 8.75m. There is a Green Room behind the stage. The auditorium has 11 unisex bathrooms, two of which are wheelchair accessible.

Please note that security may be required for larger events.

Event Centre hire includes:

Exclusive use of the auditorium, foyer, and green room (additional rooms can be hired at an extra charge if required)
Stage
Mezzanine floor seating / movable chairs downstairs
Lectern
Audio Visual Equipment

Additional charges for:

Hire of the Steinway piano and baby grand piano
Cleaning and rubbish removal
Live streaming
Technicians
Communication Headsets
Hazer (smoke machine)

Please note we do not offer ticketing as a service.

The Auditorium

With flexible seating options on the ground floor, the auditorium holds around 1,000 people in total (700 on the ground floor and 300 on the mezzanine floor). Downstairs is wheelchair accessible.

The ground floor of the Event Centre can be configured for various uses, including table-seated dinners. Please note that while the space allows for flexible arrangements, it is the hirer’s responsibility to organise and cover the costs of bringing in tables, hiring tablecloths, and any other associated expenses.

Auditorium Technical Equipment

Audio:

Full D&B Audio Technik sound system with audio Midas M32 mixing console podium and microphone for presenter
Wireless handheld microphones
Lapel microphones
Microphone stands
Communication headsets

Lighting

General Fill of light and colour evenly across stage area: Eos Programming wing with Fader wing with Eos ETC nomad software
Full LED Lighting Rig (3-Phase is available on the stage)
A combination of Fresnels, LED bars and movable heads with colour options

Video System

Three projectors – left, right, and centre
Presentation monitors

Foyer

Please note the Foyer cannot be hired separately if another event is in progress in the Event Centre.

Foyer hire includes:

Exclusive use of the foyer
Space for 60 people (seated) and 100 people (standing)
Foyer seating and additional chairs, if required

Additional charges for:

Cleaning and rubbish removal
Communication Headsets

Foyer Technical Equipment

Sound System:

Full sound system
Wireless microphones

Video System:

Two televisions in the Foyer – programming of the screen in the foyer
Two movable 86” interactive touch panels for presentations

Catering

If you wish to self-cater your event, your caterer of choice must provide all catering needs, including tables, tableware, crockery, cutlery and glassware.

Please be aware there is VERY LIMITED preparation space in the Centre.
Alcohol is permitted with an appropriate Liquor Licence.