INDOOR CONCERT & PERFORMANCE VENUE - FREE USAGE OF HUGE OPEN-STYLE HALL AREA
The
Coorparoo Market, situated on the corner of Old Cleveland rd and
Cavendish rd in Coorparoo is offering the use of a large indoor space
for morning/ lunchtime/ daytime and early-afternoon functions such as:
art performances, concerts, battle-of-the-band or unplugged shows,
theatre & pantomime, fashion shows, record fair, DJ or music label
band showcase promo performances, community, social club & civic
interest group activities, company product launch, etc.
Located
inside the old MYER building at Coorparoo, the 2-level Coorparoo Market
has a dedicated area which is ideal for the above activities - the area
is carpeted and air-conditioned, with standard lighting, has a loading
bay for vehicular access just metres from the performance area, and a
large, lockable storage room where heavy equipment (lighting, amps or
musical equipment, portable stage, props, etc) could be stowed days
before & after the performance if required. A stage of varying
dimensions (e.g.,20mX4m, 5mx12m, 3mx8m, etc) could be installed as per
your requirements. The total area dimensions available for your free use
(including any stage area) could be up to approximately 18mx40m or so.
As
this performance space is located within a market (and inside a former
department store), you will also have free access to all the facilities
Coorparoo Market has to offer: undercover rooftop parking for 150 cars; a
choice of over a dozen fast food outlets on the lower (Ground Floor)
level, ranging from Sushi Bar to Indian to Chinese food to Franco's
gourmet kitchen and much more; fresh fruit & vege markets, cafes,
sweets shops, etc.; fully-carpeted and air-conditioned comfort; use of
the in-store PA system for announcements if required; access to public
toilets and a changing room for infants; wheelchair-accessible
facilities; free electricity supply for your equipment; a security guard
employed by the Coorparoo market to assist and maintain a watchful eye
where needed, and anything else that we may do to assist you.
What's the catch????
None.
As a civic-minded supporter of the arts and the local community, the
Coorparoo Market is offering full use of this space to suitable
applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Conditions????
1.
Your group or organisation can be a school, college or university, a
group, charity, club, band, arts-related business (music, film, theatre,
dance, etc), or any individuals or collective with an idea. Private
businesses falling outside these parameters should contact us as we are
also supportive of business promotion in these trying times.
2. We will provide all of the above, but you
must provide the following: your own portable stage, props, electrical
equipment, additional lighting, chairs (may be sourced from local
church/charity for free - or the carpet will easily seat over 150
persons), and any other requirements for your performance or activity.
3.
You must also provide your own advertising for the event, although
Coorparoo Market will assist when and where possible. Event must not be a rehearsal as this is not a rehearsal area - the general public and shoppers will also be able to witness your activity.
4. You must leave the area in a neat and tidy condition as it was when you arrived.
5.
The area is available (and open to the public) from 7am to 3pm on
weekends, and from 9am to 5pm Thursdays & Fridays (organisers and
road crew may gain access from 7am on Thur/Fri and from somewhere between 5:30 & 6am on weekends).
The market closes to all persons no later than 45 minutes after closing time.
So
why pay hundreds of dollars for a hall or hotel function room when you
can have this huge space for free? Please let us know if you will be
requiring the space for two or more days running; we will try to
accomodate you.
Feel free to pop by anytime during opening hours
Thursday to Sunday and see the performance area for yourself. Any
further enquiries, please ask for Tom at the Music and Book Shop (Rare
Vinyl Records & Books, Coorparoo), or call him on 0410740329.
P.S. - Will upload some photos soon, along with the exact dimensions. Cheers :-)