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Brent Shepherd
Jun 16, 2010, 4:53:29 AM6/16/10
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Before we go re-researching every venue in Melbourne, I thought I'd send out notes from the work Jason et. al. previously undertook for finding a venue. See notes below for your time-saving pleasure.
Storey Hall
The main auditorium seats 450 on main level + 250 upper level and is about $2,500 for 8 hours. If we want an additional lecture theatre (for an extra stream for example) the extra cost is $750.
The cost includes on site staff, audio visual equipment, dais,microphones, projectors, seats, tables, projection screens etc. but not the cost of an audio visual technician (we would have to do it ourselves or pay a bit extra for someone). We’d also need to sort out wifi but that is to be expected – hopefully we can get a sponsor for this.
The venue is in Melbourne City (about 4 blocks from the river), there is plenty of accommodation around, and it’s easy to get to.
This is a personal fav due to the spectacular design, as seen here: http://www.architecture.rmit.edu.au/About/Storey_Hall.php
State Library of Queensland
Centrally located with reasonable rates and multiple venues for hire. http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/services/venue-location-hire
The most suitable option is the Conference Centre, which offers the 210-seat "Village Roadshow Theatrette" and five seminar rooms with a capacity between 15 and 60 people - perfect for niche streams.
The theatre hire price is $1,760 per day with the smaller seminar rooms starting at $400 per day.
Full prices, capacities and other details can be found in PDF here: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/Conferencecentre_kit_120110_0.pdf
University of Melbourne
Uni Melb has a number of venues: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/venuehire/general/rooms/index.html
The most interesting and suitable was "The Spot" which had two suitable lecture theatres:
The Basement Theatre, which seats 400 with price around $2,300+ GST for a full day as outlined here: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/venuehire/downloads/VenueHireRates2010.pdf
Level One Theatre, which seats 100 with a price around $1,100 + GST for a full day.
You can view the details for each theatre by selecting them under "The Spot" on this page: http://www.ists.unimelb.edu.au/asp/ltpick.asp (thanks to abuse of ASP.Net view state, I can't simply copy & paste a link for you).
Other Venues
These were recommended by friends living in Melb, but most were deemed unsuitable, either because of cost, capacity (too large generally) or lack of conference facilities.
- The New Convention Centre
- The Old Convention Centre on Clarendon st
- Shed 14
- The Arts Centre on Southbank
- Town Hall
- Crown Casino
- Royal Exhibition building in Carlton
Neither Jason nor myself are local so these were based on recommendations and a bit of a Googling. If any locals know of other good venues, do tell. :)
Storey Hall
The main auditorium seats 450 on main level + 250 upper level and is about $2,500 for 8 hours. If we want an additional lecture theatre (for an extra stream for example) the extra cost is $750.
The cost includes on site staff, audio visual equipment, dais,microphones, projectors, seats, tables, projection screens etc. but not the cost of an audio visual technician (we would have to do it ourselves or pay a bit extra for someone). We’d also need to sort out wifi but that is to be expected – hopefully we can get a sponsor for this.
The venue is in Melbourne City (about 4 blocks from the river), there is plenty of accommodation around, and it’s easy to get to.
This is a personal fav due to the spectacular design, as seen here: http://www.architecture.rmit.edu.au/About/Storey_Hall.php
State Library of Queensland
Centrally located with reasonable rates and multiple venues for hire. http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/services/venue-location-hire
The most suitable option is the Conference Centre, which offers the 210-seat "Village Roadshow Theatrette" and five seminar rooms with a capacity between 15 and 60 people - perfect for niche streams.
The theatre hire price is $1,760 per day with the smaller seminar rooms starting at $400 per day.
Full prices, capacities and other details can be found in PDF here: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/Conferencecentre_kit_120110_0.pdf
University of Melbourne
Uni Melb has a number of venues: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/venuehire/general/rooms/index.html
The most interesting and suitable was "The Spot" which had two suitable lecture theatres:
The Basement Theatre, which seats 400 with price around $2,300+ GST for a full day as outlined here: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/venuehire/downloads/VenueHireRates2010.pdf
Level One Theatre, which seats 100 with a price around $1,100 + GST for a full day.
You can view the details for each theatre by selecting them under "The Spot" on this page: http://www.ists.unimelb.edu.au/asp/ltpick.asp (thanks to abuse of ASP.Net view state, I can't simply copy & paste a link for you).
Other Venues
These were recommended by friends living in Melb, but most were deemed unsuitable, either because of cost, capacity (too large generally) or lack of conference facilities.
- The New Convention Centre
- The Old Convention Centre on Clarendon st
- Shed 14
- The Arts Centre on Southbank
- Town Hall
- Crown Casino
- Royal Exhibition building in Carlton
Neither Jason nor myself are local so these were based on recommendations and a bit of a Googling. If any locals know of other good venues, do tell. :)
Brent
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