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                    Performance space

                    Performance space with wooden floors and full seating

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                    The Performance space is suitable for large functions. The space has audio-visual equipment and flexible seating arrangements.

                    ​The Performance space can be used for:

                    • theatrical performances
                    • workshops and training sessions
                    • rehearsals
                    • formal presentations
                    • graduation ceremonies
                    • conferences
                    • passive recreation classes
                    • film screenings.
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                    Venue details

                    Fees

                    The following fees apply:

                    • commercial/private: $145 per hour
                    • community/not-for-profit organisations: $29 per hour.

                    Capacity

                    ​120 people

                    Eligibility

                    • An induction into this space is required for all new hirers.
                    • Food is not to be eaten in the Performance Space. The Community Room has a kitchenette that is suitable for catering.
                    • Bookings with expected attendance of over 30 patrons must have the Community room adjacent to the Performance space added to their booking for a charge.
                      • The Community Hubs officer will complete the community room booking on your behalf once we have received your booking request.
                      • The Community Room can be used as a foyer, registration space, a breakout space or for catering.
                      • The Community Room is a semi-private space.  It has public bathroom entrance and emergency exit through which the public can move. 
                      • Fees for the Community Room are:
                        • commercial / private event rate: $37.50 per hour
                        • community or not for profit organisations: $7.10 per hour.
                    • There is no technical support provided during bookings.
                    • The hirer is responsible for set up and pack down of the venue.
                    • ​Venue hire is limited to 10 hours per week or 15 hours per calendar month.
                    • Payment is only accepted by debit/credit card and can be paid through the online bookings portal.
                    • The venue is not available for hire on public holidays. 
                    • Please read through the terms and conditions.

                    Opening hours

                    Room hire is available for hire 7 days a week from 7am – 10pm*  
                    *excluding public holidays 


                    Address

                    Library at The Dock

                    Level 2, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade Corner of Collins and Bourke streets Docklands VIC 3008


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                    Features

                    Floor surface

                    • Timber.

                    Equipment

                    • Tiered seating system.
                    • Stackable seating
                    • 1 x fixed control desk with audio and DMX lighting controls
                    • 1 x mobile lectern with two lectern microphones
                    • Blu-ray and DVD player operable from lectern and AV desk
                    • 4 x overhead rigging bars
                    • 1 x drop down projector screen – 1615 x 2880 mm,  130 inch diagonal, 16:9 aspect ratio
                    • 1 x projector – ceiling mounted, 1080p
                    • 10 x wall mounted speakers
                    • Floor boxes
                    • Manual black-out roller blinds to windows
                    • Retractable black curtain in front of stage
                    • Wireless assistance heads​ets - System out for maintenance until further notice.
                    • 1 x headset or lapel microphone
                    • 2 x hand-held wireless microphones.

                    Lighting

                    • 4 x 600W light fixtures with shutters
                    • 4 x Stage wash light fixtures
                    • 12 x Colour LED wash fixtures.

                    Power supply

                    • 3 Floor boxes, each with four power points
                    • 3 Lectern floor boxes, each with two power points
                    • 5 Wall mounted double power points.

                    Floor plans

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                    Getting there

                    Tram

                    ​Routes 11, 48

                    Train

                    ​Take any train to Southern Cross Station

                    How to book

                    Make a booking online or download the booking request form below.

                    Once we receive your booking request, we will provide you with a booking confirmation email with information on costs, inductions, building access (including after hours), security, cleaning and technical support. An invoice will follow separately. Payment can be made via the online payment portal, we only accept payment by Debit/Credit Card.​

                    Once you have applied for a booking you have accepted our terms and conditions.

                    Please read our terms and conditions and policy below before making your booking.

                    ​Please use our online booking form to submit your request. If submitting a regular or recurring request, please be aware that bookings are limited to 15 hours per month, per hirer, and that certain spaces or times may not be suitable for recurring bookings.

                    Contact us

                    Library at The Dock
                    Level 2, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade
                    Docklands VIC 3008

                    Venue booking enquiries: 9658 9161

                    Library enquiries: 9658 9998

                    Family services enquiries: 9658 7244

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