This historical building, formerly the Flinders Street 'A' Signal Box, has two spaces for hire, suitable for small-scale gatherings such as meetings, creative workshops, rehearsals and team building exercises.
- Signal Space - the Signal Space is 59 square metres and has a capacity to host 30 seats in a theatre style setting and standing room for 50.
- Signal Studio - the Signal Studio is 45 square metres and has a capacity of 15 seats for a meeting and standing room for 20 people.
The Signal Space and Signal Studio can be hired simultaneously for larger events - please indicate this in the booking application form.
Signal Space
Signal Studio
Signal Space
Signal Studio
Venue details
Fees
Effective 1 July 2023 until 30 June 2024.
Venue hire rates – corporate:
- Half day (four hours): $498
- Full day (eight hours): $968
Venue hire rates – non-funded / funded / not-for-profit organisations:
- Half day (four hours): $369
- Full day (eight hours): $718
Staff:
- $61 per person, per hour (Mondays to Saturdays)
- Penalty rates for staff apply on Sundays and public holidays
Note:
- Venue hire rates include one staff
- Additional staff may be required and is dependent on the size and/or nature of the event.
Equipment:
- Standard PA system per event: $160 per event.
Capacity
- 30 seating
- 50 standing
Booking hours
The venue is available for hire on Monday and Tuesday (all day) and other days and times as available.
Features
- Vinyl covered flooring
- Open space with natural light
- Wheelchair access
- Tables, folding chairs and a digital projector included in the venue hire fee
- Sound system and rear projection screen available for hire at an additional cost
Floor plans
Address
Flinders Walk (Next to Banana Alley), Melbourne VIC 3000
Fees
Effective 1 July 2023 until 30 June 2024.
Venue hire rates – corporate
- Half day (four hours): $440
- Full day (eight hours): $860
Venue hire rates – non-funded / funded / not-for-profit organisations
- Half day (four hours): $340
- Full day (eight hours): $665
Staff
- $61 per person, per hour (Mondays to Saturdays)
- Penalty rates for staff apply on Sundays and public holidays.
Note
- Venue hire rates include one staff
- Additional staff may be required and is dependent on the size and/or nature of the event.
Equipment
- Standard PA system per event: $160 per event.
Capacity
- 15 seating
- 20 standing
Booking hours
The venue is available for hire on Monday and Tuesday (all day) and other days and times as available.
Features
- Vinyl covered flooring
- Open space with natural light, 270 degree view of the city and river
- Wheelchair access
- Tables, folding chairs and a digital projector included in the venue hire fee
- Sound system and rear projection screen available for hire at an additional cost
Floor plan
Address
Flinders Walk (next to Banana Alley), Melbourne VIC 3000
Bookings
Complete our application form to get a quote for your booking
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It is a requirement for venue staff to be present as safety officers. The number of venue staff will be dependent on the nature and the size of the event.
The hirer is responsible for providing the additional staff that their event may require. Signal will request evidence of certification, where relevant, of the hired staff.
Tables (1000mm x 1000mm), folding chairs and a data projector are included in the hire. The sound system is available for hire at an additional cost. Please refer to the online application form.
No. It is the responsibility of the hirer to organise catering and provide evidence of the relevant certification when requested.
Signal does not have a kitchen for self-catering. No barbecuing is permitted at or around the venue.
To assist you with supplier suggestions, see our list of social enterprise caterers in the 'Food and drinks' section of the Sustainable business guide.
No. The external area is not included in the venue hire.
Yes. However, the venue must be reinstated to the condition at the commencement of hire.
If the hirer fails to meet the requirements of the venue, the hirer will be charged with additional fees to have the venue reinstated.
All city venues are smoke-free zones. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the venue and surrounding areas at all times.
Naked flames including candles, smoke machines, special balloon effects and pyrotechnics are prohibited at or around the venue.
The venue is alcohol free, therefore serving and selling of alcohol is prohibited.
You may be required to provide security depending on the nature of your event. This is at the discretion of the venue manager.
You must hold a current public liability insurance policy of at least $20 million. A certificate of currency must be provided before the commencement of hire.
Read more about our public liability insurance requirements.
No. There are public car parks located on Flinders Street and in the Southbank precinct.
A written notification must be provided to the venue manager immediately. Penalty rates will apply for any cancellation less than 4 weeks from the date of the hire.
Contact us
Address
Flinders Walk
(Next to Banana Alley)
Melbourne VIC 3000
