Appendix A 1 Venue Summary Performing Arts Final

APPENDIX A.1
VENUE SUMMARY PERFORMING ARTS
CONTENTS
Contents Page 1/2
Arena Large / Multipurpose Contents Page Page 3

Acer Arena Page 4
ANZ Stadium Page 5
Hordern Pavilion Page 6
Luna Park Page 7
Sydney Entertainment Centre Page 8
Sydney Cricket Ground Page 9
Sydney Football Ground Page 10
Sydney Olympic Park – Overview Page 11
Sydney Olympic Park – Aquatic Centre Page 12
Sydney Olympic Park – Tennis Centre Page 13
Sydney Showgrounds – Overview Page 14
Sydney Showgrounds – Exhibition Halls 2, 3, 4 Page 15
Concert Hall – Contents Page Page 16

The Concourse – Concert Hall Page 17
Sydney Opera House – Concert Hall Page 18
Sydney Conservatorium of Music – Verbrugghen Hall Page 19
Sydney Town Hall – Centennial Hall Page 20/21
City Recital Hall – Angel Place Page 22/23
Paddington Town Hall Page 24
Contemporary Music – Contents Page Page 25

Enmore Theatre Page 26
Entertainment Quarter – Byron Kennedy Hall Page 27
Entertainment Quarter – The Forum Page 28
Entertainment Quarter – Royal Hall of Industries Page 29
The Factory Theatre Page 30
The Sydney Showgrounds – The Dome Page 31
The Virgin Metro Page 32
The State Theatre Page 33
Lyric Theatres – Contents Page Page 34

Capitol Theatre Page 35
Lyric Theatre Page 36
Sydney Opera House – Opera Theatre Page 37
Theatre Royal Page 38/39
Drama and Dance – Contents Page Page 40

Carriage Works Page 41/42
Concourse Theatre – Drama Theatre Page 43/44/45
National Institute of Dramatic Art – Drama Theatre Page 46
Seymour Centre – Drama Theatre Page 47
Sydney Opera House – Drama Theatre Page 48
Sydney Theatre – Drama Theatre Page 49
Sydney Theatre Company - Wharf 1 & 2 Page 50
Events / Other – Contents Page Page 51

Sir John Clancy Auditorium Page 52
The Roundhouse Page 53
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Appendix A.1 – Venue Summary Performing Arts
APPENDIX A.1
CONTENTS
Outdoor – Contents Page Page 54
Bandstand – Darling Harbour Page 55
Bligh Park – The Rocks Page 56
Campbells Cove – The Rocks Page 57
Chinese Garden Forecourt – Darling Harbour Page 58
Cockle Bay – Darling Harbour Page 59
Dawes Point – The Rocks Page 60
Druitt Landing – Darling Harbour Page 61
First Fleet Park – The Rocks Page 62
Harbourside Amphitheatre – Darling Harbour Page 63
Entertainment Quarter Heritage Park – Moore Park Page 64
Hickson Road Reserve – The Rocks Page 65
MCA Lawn – The Rocks Page 66
Palm Grove – Darling Harbour Page 67
Prince Alfred Park Page 68
Pyrmont Bridge – Darling Harbour Page 69
Sydney Park Page 70
The Rocks Square – The Rocks Page 71
Tumbalong Park – Darling Harbour Page 72
Convention Centre Forecourt – Darling Harbour Page 73
Cook & Phillip Park Page 74
Hyde Park Page 75
King Street Wharf – Darling Harbour Page 76
Martin Place Page 77
Piramma Park Page 78
Royal Botanical Gardens Page 79
Sydney Entertainment Centre Forecourt – Darling Harbour Page 80
Sydney Showgrounds Amphitheatre – Homebush Page 81
Sydney Showgrounds Main Arena – Homebush Page 82
Victoria Park Page 83
Australian Technology Park Page 84
Cockatoo Island Page 85
Pier 2/3 Page 86
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ARENA / LARGE MULITPURPOSE
1. Acer Arena
2. ANZ Stadium
3. Hordern Pavilion
4. Luna Park
5. Sydney Entertainment Centre
6. Sydney Cricket Ground
Sydney Football Ground
7. Sydney Olympic Park – Overview
8. Sydney Olympic Park – Aquatic Centre
9. Sydney Olympic Park – Tennis Centre
10. Sydney Showgrounds - Overview
11. Sydney Showground – Exhibition Halls 2, 3, 4

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Venue Name: Acer Arena – Sydney Olympic Park.
Venue Category: Arena/Large Multipurpose venue Suburb: Homebush, NSW

Venue Geometry Seating style Capacity
Arena Variable 21,000
Description
MAIN ARENA: Venue capacity |Banquet 1,950 |Cocktails 5,000 | Concert seating 21,000 |
THE Grand Ballroom: Venue capacity | Banquet 750 | Cocktails 1,200 |
THE Grand Foyer: Venue capacity | Banquet 800 | Cocktails 1,500 |
THE Boulevard Terrace: Venue capacity | Banquet 140 | Cocktails 200 |
FOH Facilities Description
Foyers, Bars, Catering, function rooms, Merchandise outlets
BOH Facilities Description
Dressing rooms for teams, officials and performers.
Stage Description
As required
Technical Facilities Description
Bare walls – rigging points and basic infrastructure available.
Power Description
240v and 3 phase throughout venue
Loading Access Description
Loading Dock, direct to venue
Security Description
As required
Public Transport & Access Train Ferry Bus Taxi Car Park
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pedestrian Access Description
Yes
Accessibility Description
Yes – excellent
Public Facilities Description
Yes
Hours of Operation Description
As required
Projected Developments Description

Staff Full Time Casual
41 1100

Disability access Accessible Set down Accessible Tactile Handrails Accessible Companion
Parking area footpath / ramp indicators Toilets seating
Yes Yes Yes and lists Yes Yes Yes Yes if ticket
purchased

Planned developments which No
would affect patronage?

What changes could be made to
increase utilisation?

Rehearsal Facilities Present Primary Use Size Height (m) % Occupied Internal External hire
(sqm) occupancy occupancy
No N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Most in‐demand times: N/A
Limitations: N/A

Green Action Plan To conduct our business with the understanding that we are all part of 1EARTH. We balance economic
performance with environmental health and community well‐being. We conserve vital resources such as
energy and water. We sustain a culture of environmental stewardship ‐ reducing and recycling waste, fighting
global warming and educating our guests and employees.

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Venue Name: ANZ Stadium – Sydney Olympic Park
Venue Category: Arena/Large Multipurpose venue Suburb: Sydney Homebush. NSW

The ANZ Stadium formerly known as Telstra Stadium, is a multi‐purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct . The stadium was
originally built to temporarily hold 110,000 spectators for the 2000 Games. ANZ Stadium's seating capacity varies from 83,500 for Rugby Union, Rugby
League and Soccer to 81,500 for Cricket & Australian football
MAIN ARENA: Oval In the round 83,500
‐ GOLD MEMBERS ROOM: Venue capacity | Banquet 850 | Cocktail 1,500 | Theatre 1,200 | Classroom 600 | (1250m2)
MILLENNIUM ROOM: Venue capacity | Banquet 850| Cocktail 1,500 | Theatre 1,200 | Classroom 600 | (1250m2)
PLATINUM LOUNGE: Venue capacity | Banquet 300 | Cocktail 600 | Theatre 300 | Classroom 120 | (411m2)
CHAMPIONS ROOM: Venue capacity | Banquet 250 | Cocktail 300 | Theatre 300 | Classroom 150 | (406m2)
LEGENDS ROOM: Venue capacity | Banquet 250 | Cocktail 300 | Theatre 300 | Classroom 150 | (406m2)
OLYMPIANS ROOM: Venue capacity | Banquet 250 | Cocktail 300 | Theatre 300 | Classroom 150 | (411m2)
AMBASSADORS ROOM: Venue capacity | Banquet 150 | Cocktail 250 | Theatre 300 | Classroom 150 | (279m2)
PRESIDENTS SUITE: Venue capacity | Banquet 60 | Cocktail 60 | Theatre 70 | Classroom 30 | (160m2)
CENTRELINE SUITE: Venue capacity | Banquet 50 | Cocktail 60 | Theatre 60 | Classroom 30 | (160m2)
BOULEVARD GALLERY: Venue capacity | Banquet 400| Cocktail 1,400 | (1,050m2)
BOULEVARD LOUNGE: Venue capacity | | Cocktail 1,400 | (1,280m2)
MEMBERS LOUNGE: Venue capacity | | Cocktail 1,400 | (1,280m2)
X SEATS LOUNGE: Venue capacity | | Cocktail 800 | (1,850m2)
CAULDRON TERRACE: Venue capacity | Banquet 250 | Cocktail 800 |Theatre 150 | (590m2)
SIN BIN TERRACE: Venue capacity | Banquet 250 | Cocktail 800 |Theatre 150 | (590m2)
CAPTAINS ROOM: Venue capacity | Banquet 80 | Cocktail 150 |Theatre 80 |Classroom 40 | (160m2)
VICTORY ROOM: Venue capacity | Banquet 80 | Cocktail 150 |Theatre 80 |Classroom 40 | (160m2)
Foyers, Bars, Function rooms,
Players change room, warm‐up rooms,
Stage Description
‐Built as required
House PA, ‐ Bare walls considerable rigging points
Power Description
Considerable single and 3 phase outlets throughout venue
Loading Dock – access direct to floor
As required
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes – to current code
Yes
As required
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Venue Name: Hordern Pavilion
Venue Category: Arena/Large Multipurpose venue Suburb: Moore Park. NSW

The Hordern Pavilion is on lease from the Trust, and is managed on a day‐to‐day basis by Playbill Venues.
Arena Tiered – retractable 4,200
Fully air conditioned, Foyer/function room, Bars, Merchandise outlets,
Dressing rooms, offices & Green room
Stage Description
Modular portable stage
Rigging and catwalk facilities, Exhibition floor space – 3,100 sqm In house PA system
Power Description
3phase and general 240V
Directly onto floor
As required
No No Yes Yes
Yes

Yes
As Required

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Venue Name: Luna Park – Big Top
Venue Category: Arena/ Large Multipurpose Venue Suburb: Milsons Point. NSW

The Big Top is able to accommodate a wide variety of uses. The entire auditorium is licensed for 2950 in GA standing mode, in‐the‐round seating
provides capacity for approximately 2,000 people. It has a flat floor space of approximately 1,500m² plus a mezzanine level of 11m x 30m.
The Crystal Palace a heritage listed building, it has 6m floor to ceiling windows. It is the main corporate function and banqueting venue for Luna Park.
It contains three separate venues which can be combined into one event space. The Crystal Palace is licensed for up to 1,300 people and can hold 800+
people in banquet style over two levels.
Auditorium Geometry Seating style Number of Seats
Variable Variable 2,000pax seated ‐ 2950 standing
Proscenium Height Width Notes
None No Proscenium ‐ installed as required
Acting Area Setting line to rear wall Width Setting line to apron
145sqm various configurations Variable 8’ x 4’ rostrums ‐‐
Side (wings) and rear stage Prompt Side Opposite Prompt Rear stage Sub‐stage
Variable Variable
Stage Sprung Sacrificial Raked Painted
Concrete No No
Stage Access and Crossovers Upstage Crossover Downstage Crossover Stage Entry doors
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Variable Variable
Backstage Accommodation Dressing Rooms 1‐4 Dressing Rooms 5‐12 Wardrobe/ Laundry Green Room Orch Room
3 4 No Yes No
Backstage Accommodation Access Dress Room Crew room FOH Change Room Admin Offices Stage Door
Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Backstage Accommodation Rehearsal room Tech Office(s) Workshop Storage Touring office
No Limited Limited Limited No
Stage Machinery Axis Power or C/weight Batten Capacity Forestage Bars Orchestra Pit Lift
7 trusses Rig able SWL 8000kg ‐ No
Production Lighting Positions Stage Orchestra Prosc. Boom Box Boom Bridges Follow spot
Variable No Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable
Production Control Positions Lighting Sound Rehearsal AV Interpreter
Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable
Production Equipment Lighting Rig Sound System Paging Prod Intercom Projection SM Desk
Yes Yes ‐‐ As required As required ‐‐
Broadcast Tech Data Hearing Loop Security Adjustable Acoustics
O.B. Yes No Yes No
Loading Access Description Dock Leveler
Drive onto floor – Delivery by Midway/Olympic Drive No
Front Of House Facilities Foyers Box Office Cloakroom First Aid Room VIP Lounge FOH Office
Yes Yes Yes Yes ‐ Admin
Bars Cafe Kitchen Merchandise Paging CCTV
Yes Various Yes Yes Yes As required
Signage Exhibition Accessibility Climate
Control
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Limited
Hours of Operation Box Office Admin Venue
9‐5.30 + Show 9‐5.30 As required
Projected Developments Nil scheduled
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Venue Name: Sydney Entertainment Centre
Venue Category: Arena /Large Multipurpose Suburb: Sydney . NSW

The Sydney Entertainment Centre has 9,990 fixed seats on the sloping tiers that surround the 50m x 29.5m arena floor. With an additional 1,552 seats
on the arena floor, the auditorium will seat up to 11,542. The arena floor has a legal standing room capacity for up to 3,000 extending the total GA
floor/fixed seating to 12,990. The underwent a $4.5 million refurbishment 2008 .Located near Chinatown opposite Paddy`s Market. Additional spaces
include :John Farnham Room (48m2) Capitol Room (200m2) Jack Neary Room (350m2)
Main Arena Geometry Seating style Number of Seats
Arena Arena (various configurations) 11,542
Grid Height Width Notes
18m to catwalk ‐ Ceiling distributed load max 35,000kg
Stage
Variable / Portable – built as required
Backstage Accommodation Dress Rooms Crew room FOH Change Room Admin Offices Stage Door
Yes


Production Lighting Positions Stage Orchestra Prosc.Boom Box Boom Bridges Follow spot



Yes
Yes – from dock at rear‐ includes service yard – Goods lift to upper floors
See Foyer spec Yes Yes Yes
Numerous yes yes ‐ ‐
Control
yes yes yes yes
Town Hall and Central rail stations Convention and
Exhibition Centre car
park and the Wilson
Entertainment car park
located on Darling Drive
just north of the venue.
Hours of Operation Box Office Admin Theatre

Projected Developments

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Venue Name: Sydney Cricket Ground
Venue Category: Arena, Large Multipurpose ‐ Suburb: Sydney. NSW

Alongside the Sydney Football Stadium in the Moore Park precinct, the Sydney Cricket Ground is the major ground in Sydney for Cricket and Australia
Rules Football. The ground has five main stands including two historic stands, the members and ladies stands. 23 Function Venues, ranging from 10 –
1000pax, including Steve Waugh Room 500 seat dining, Arthur Morris Room 200 seat dining, Concerts such as Pearl Jam, George Michael, Sound
Relief, Military Tattoo
Open Air –Turf & Stands fixed seating in stands– additional as 46,000 ‐ 1.86hectares
required 161m x 146m field
Ticket Box x 4, Ticketek venue./ Food & Bar Outlets – Various contract catering, /Playbill Merchandise
Stands, Police,/ ATM’s /Medical Room/. Various WC’s/ Accessible venue/, Media Centre.
Various change rooms, function rooms,
Stage Description
No fixed stage – built as required, venue subject to various seating and performance layouts
Nil‐ Hire in as required – Via Stadium Events
Power Description
Various 240v and 3 phase outlets around ground
From SCG Gate entry – Driver Avenue
Security Camera System and Security Firm when required
Central Station No Yes Yes‐ at ground At ground‐ MP1,2,3
Various entry gates to ground from Driver Ave, Moore Park Road, Fox Studios
Yes
Considerable Toilets, Bars, Food vending
Variable – subject to event
Not available

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Venue Name: Sydney Football Ground
Venue Category: Arena Large Multipurpose ‐ Suburb: Sydney . NSW

The Sydney Football Stadium (1.1 hectares) situated next to SCG and located in Moore Park, in Sydney, New South Wales. It is Sydney’s premier
"rectangular field" for rugby league. It is also now used for soccer and rugby union for major matches and domestic competition. The Sydney Football
Stadium is home to several professional teams. The stadium has hosted events such as ‐Concerts: Streisand, U2, Robbie Williams etc. Opera’s :Aida,
Turnandot. The playing arena measures 140m x 79m
Open Air –Turf & Pathways No fixed seating – build as required 45,500
Ticket Box x 3, Ticketek venue./ Food & Bar Outlets – Various contract catering, /Playbill Merchandise
Stands, Police,/ ATM’s /Medical Room/. Various WC’s/ Accessible venue/, Media Centre.
Various change rooms, function rooms,
Stage Description
No fixed stage – built as required
Nil‐ Hire in as required
Power Description
32 amp 3 phase & 15 amp 3 phase
From Moore Park Rd and Driver Avenue
Security Camera System and Security Firm when required
Yes‐Central No Yes Yes At ground‐ MP1,2,3
Yes
Various entry gates to ground from Driver Ave, Moore Park Road, Fox Studios
Considerable Toilets, Bars, Food vending
Nil

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Venue Name: Sydney Olympic Park ‐ Overview
Venue Category: Arena/Large Multipurpose/Outdoor Suburb: Homebush. NSW

Sydney Olympic Park contains a number of versatile spaces for various types of events and groups it is a well equipped and flexible facility.
Venues Capacity
ACER ARENA:
ANZ STADIUM:
AQUATIC CENTRE: Venue capacity | Banquet 1.200 | Cocktail 2,000 |
SPORTS CENTRE Venue capacity –Sydney Arena| Banquet 2,200 | Cocktail 2,200 |
Venue Capacity‐ Hall of Legends | Banquet 900 | Cocktail 1,800 |
TENNIS CENTRE Venue capacity‐ Centre Court | Banquet 700 | Cocktail 1,200 | Concert 11,000
WATERVIEW CONVENTION CENTRE: Venue capacity | Banquet 936 | Cocktail 2,000 | Theatre 1,400

NEWINGTON ARMORY
‐ Armory Gallery Exhibition Space (500²m)
‐ Armory Theatre 250 pax Basic tech & BOH& FOH facilities
‐ Armory Ampitheatre 2000 pax Outdoor, covered stage, Basic tech & BOH & FOH facilities
‐ Artists Studios Facility geared to Artists, 18 studios, workshops – basic fitout.
Various meeting, function rooms, Toilets, Change, first Aid, retail catering facilities, Telephones, Banking
ATM’s, Reception, Accomodation and Ticket Outlets.
Various ‐ dress rooms, breakout rooms.
Stage Description
Designed and assembled for the particular event
Generally bare walls with speech PA and various AV and IT facilities, Good rigging capabilities
Power Description
Considerable 3 phase and 240V power though out all facilities
Generally easy load with dock access in most venues/ direct drive onto main arenas
Various CCTV and Contract Security as required
Olympic Park Olympic Park 2 routes daily Yes 10,000 spaces
Station Wharf
Flat access
Good access – entry drop‐off and parking
Toilets are conveniently located throughout the Park and in all venues. They are fully accessible and most
include baby change facilities.
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Venue Name: Sydney Olympic Park – Aquatic Centre
Venue Category: Large Multipurpose Suburb: Homebush. NSW
The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre has a wide range of facilities and is often used as a venue for corporate and gala functions.The Centre is
home to NSW Institute of Sport programs such as; Water Polo, Diving and Swimming, Contains breakout rooms Dawn Fraser Room 72m2 Capacity
70pax, Murray Rose Room 80m2 Capacity 90pax, Shane Gould Room 72m2 Capacity 70pax , Lorainne Crapp Room 32m2 Capacity 24pax. Dawn Fraser
& Murray Rose Room 152m2 Capacity 150pax.
Rectangular Stadium / Arena 1,200 Banquet
2,000 Cocktail
Ground facilities, WC’s, and hospitality as required Bars, Catering, Merchandise outlets
Various change and small function rooms
Stage Description
Built as required
Bare walls – Roof rigging capacity, O/H Projector, Whiteboard in Function rooms
Power Description
240v and 3 phase available
‐‐
As required for event

Station
Wharf
Flat & unhindered access through main gate. Good accessibility ‐ entry drop‐off and parking

Varies dependent on event Generally 6am – 9pm
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Venue Name: Sydney Olympic Park – Tennis Centre
Venue Category: Arena Large Multipurpose ‐ Suburb: Homebush. NSW
The Tennis Centre is a world‐class venue available for not only state, national and international tournaments, but also for training,
corporate events and court hire by the general public.
Venue capacity‐ Centre Court | Banquet 700 | Cocktail 1,200 | Concert 11,000
Venue capacity‐ Courtside Grand Room | Banquet 350 | Cocktail 800 ‐ 500m2 balcony
Arena – In the round Stadium / Arena 1,000 seated Covered


Stage Description

Bare walls ‐
Power Description


Station
Wharf

Varies dependent on event
Refer_Draft Masterplan 2030
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Venue Name: Sydney Showgrounds ‐ Overview
Venue Category: OUTDOOR VENUE Suburb: Sydneyn Homebush. NSW

The Sydney Showground Located at Sydney Olympic Park is operated by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW with the NSW Government and the
home of the Royal Easter Show The RAS is a not for profit organization. Main Arena: Venue capacity ‐ 15,000 seated for sporting events and up to
30,000 for concerts The Dome: measuring 97 metres in diameter and 42 metres in height. It has 7,200 square metres of floor space, but when it is
combined with the adjoining Halls, this can be expanded to 21,600 square metres. Exhibition Halls 2,3,4: Each Hall offers 4,800 square metres and can
be leased individually or opened up to create a much larger space. 22 metre high ceilings.
Venues Capacity
MAIN ARENA: Venue capacity ‐ 15,000 seated 30,000 concert) (7,200 – 21,600 ²m) Recently upgraded‐See separate sheet
THE AMPITHEATRE: Venue capacity | Tiered seating 1,000 | (‐²m) See separate sheet
THE DOME: Venue capacity | Banquet 4,000 | Cocktail 6,000 | Theatre 7,000 (7,000²m)
EXHIBITION HALLS 2&3: Venue capacity (Halls 2 & 3) | Banquet 2,200 | Cocktail 2,200 | Theatre 2,200 (4,800²m each)
EXHIBITION HALL 4: Venue capacity (Hall 4) | Banquet 2,600 | Cocktail 3,000 | Theatre 3,000 (4,800²m)
BADGERY PAVILION: Venue capacity | Banquet 1,000 | Cocktail 1,400 | Theatre 1,400 (2,540²m)
HOWIE COMPLEX: Venue capacity | Banquet 900 | Cocktail 1,100 | Theatre 1,100 (2,230²m)
SOUTHEE COMPLEX: Venue capacity | Banquet 650 | Cocktail 1,000 | Theatre 800(1,360²m)
1822: Venue capacity | Banquet 80 | Cocktail 170 | Theatre 160 (224²m)
CHARLEY ROOM: Venue capacity | Banquet 200 | Cocktail 300 | Theatre 250(440²m)
PLAYFAIR ROOM: Venue capacity| Banquet 250 | Cocktail 250 | Theatre 250 (510²m)
CLYDESDALE ROOM: Venue capacity | Banquet 150 | Cocktail 200 | Theatre 100( ‐²m)
WYNNE PAVILLION: Venue capacity | Banquet 190 | Cocktail 400 | Theatre 300 | Classroom 160 (510²m)
Various meeting, function rooms, Toilets, Change, first Aid, retail catering facilities, Telephones, Banking,
Reception
Various basic ‐ dress rooms, breakout rooms.
Stage Description
Designed and assembled for the particular event
Generally bare walls with speech PA and various AV and IT facilities, Good rigging capabilities
Power Description
Considerable 3 phase and 240V power though out all facilities
Generally easy load with dock access in most venues/ direct drive onto main arena
Various CCTV and Contract Security as required
Station Wharf
Flat access
Good access – entry drop‐off and parking


Pending redevelopment of Main Arena to transform from 13,000 seats to a 25,000 capacity multi‐purpose
venue with upgraded corporate hospitality, bars and function spaces, new media facilities and improved
audio and sound systems

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Venue Name: Sydney Showgrounds – Exhibition Halls 2.3.4.
Venue Category: Outdoor Space Suburb: Homebush. NSW
Located adjacent to The Dome, the Exhibition Halls are custom built to accommodate small and large trade shows. Each Hall offers 4,800 square
metres and can be leased individually or opened up to create a much larger space. Each hall breaks further down via operable doors into 2 rooms
approx 35m x 67m creating a total of 6 spaces each still with service capacity.
Venue
Venue capacity (Halls 2 & 3) | Banquet 2,200 | Cocktail 2,200 | Theatre 2,200 (4,800²m each)
Venue capacity (Hall 4) | Banquet 2,600 | Cocktail 3,000 | Theatre 3,000 (4,800²m)
Each Hall contains separate catering, and public facilities incl Accessibility, No foyers
2 x dressing rooms 65²m each with WC’s
Stage Description
Fixed stage 5.85m x 15.1m Extension available 9.95m x 3.6m ‐ Total 124²m Covered
Bare walls
Power Description
Loading dock both sides of stage

Station
Wharf

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APPENDIX A.1
Concert Hall
1. The Concourse – Concert Hall

2. Sydney Opera House – Concert Hall
3. Sydney Conservatorium of Music – Verbrugghen Hall
4. Sydney Town Hall – Centennial Hall
5. City Recital Hall – Angel Place
6. Paddington Town Hall

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Venue Name: The Concourse Concert Hall
Venue Category: Recital or Orchestral Performances Suburb: Chatswood. NSW

The Concourse Concert Hall is based on a traditional European design, It forms part of the overall Concourse combining Theatre, Library, Rehearsal
and studio spaces, function hall outdoor spaces. The facility provides exceptional wing space, dressing rooms, storage and technical facilities. Two
levels of seating accommodate approximately 1,000 patrons – with 462 stalls, 424 balcony and 114 choir stalls.

Rectangular – boat Continental 1000
Performance Area Depth at sides Depth at centre Width
132m2 10m 10m 18m front ‐ 16m rear
50m2 50m2 Nil – crossover/storage no
no no no No
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Backstage Accommodation Ensemble Rooms 1&2 Dressing Rooms 3 & 4 Wardrobe/ Laundry Green Room Orch Room
Yes ( 5m x 9.77m) Yes 3.2m diameter Yes ‐shared Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes yes Yes
Yes Yes shared In‐house orch Yes
5 Power 500KG Catwalks no
Yes Yes Yes Balcony bars Full catwalk Yes
P.S & O.P. Yes Yes As required Yes
Large Speech Yes Yes Screen Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Scenery dock Shared – Cargo Lift to Platform level Yes
yes Yes Yes Yes Yes yes
Bars Café Kitchen Merchandise Paging CCTV
Yes No Yes‐Shared Yes Yes Yes
Control
Yes Yes Yes yes
Yes– 5min walk No At front door At front door Car park below ‐ shared
Hours of Operation Box Office Admin Venue
Variable Office Hours Variable
New venue under construction‐ Completion 2011

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Venue Name: Sydney Opera House – Concert Hall
Venue Category: Concert/Theatre Suburb: Bennelong Point. NSW

The Concert Hall is the largest venue in the Sydney Opera House. It is primarily used by symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, solo classical
performers and choral groups, for which its acoustics are particularly suited. The hall is also used for dance, variety shows, seminars and conferences,
popular music, jazz and grand opera. The maximum seating is 2679, arena style. With the optional stage extension, maximum seating is 2593, arena
style. The capacity for amplified concerts is around 2100 in front of the stage.
Rectangular Continental 2,679
Performance Area Depth Width Height
11.51 – 13.75m 14.80 to 18.36m 22m
Approx 3m by 4m Approx 3m by 4m n/a n/a
No ‐ 7..5kPa No no Brush Box
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Ante Room n/a Centre doors Centre doors
2 to 4pax ea Choirs/orch/ dance Shared yes Yes
groups
Yes Shared Yes Yes Yes
Shared Shared No limited Yes
6 Power 350 to 450kg 2 x 6m No
Production Lighting Positions Stage Orchestra Panorama Bars Box Boom Bridges Follow spot
Yes Yes ‐ ‐ Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes available no
Central passageway ‐ 2 levels below stage, access via lift no
Yes Yes Catered Yes Yes Yes
Control
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
9 to 5pm & 9 to 5pm As required
shows

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Venue Name: Sydney Conservatorium Of Music – Verbrugghen Hall
Venue Category: Recital or Orchestral Performances Suburb: Sydney. NSW

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is a place for artists, scholars and the public‐The principal objective of the Conservatorium is to prepare students
for a professional career in music. In 1997 the facility underwent a major redevelopment of the Conservatorium to create a music education facility of
outstanding acoustic and architectural quality. The new facilities, completed in 2001, with 5 performance venues and over 130 teaching and practice
studios spanning almost 30,000 sq metres. The facility comprises the following main performance spaces: Verbruggen Hall‐497pax, Music Workshop‐
220pax, Recital Hall East‐116pax, Recital Hall West‐116pax, Chorus Assembly Hall‐213pax.
Verbruggen Hall Rectangular Continental 497
Performance Area Depth at sides Depth at centre Width
10.5m 12.9m 18.2m
3.17m 3.17m ‐‐ ‐‐
no no no No
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Backstage Accommodation Ensemble Rooms 1&2 Dressing Rooms 3 & 4 Wardrobe/ Laundry Green Room Orch Room
Yes ( 5m x 9.77m) Yes 3.2m diameter no no ‐‐
Yes no no yes no
‐‐ no no no no
Nil Nil n/a no no
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes no
P.S & O.P. Yes ‐ above Gallery As required nil
Preset Nil Yes ‐‐ Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes ‐‐
‐‐ no
yes Yes ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ yes
‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
Control
Yes Yes Yes yes
Circ Quay Circ Quay Yes Yes limited
Variable Office Hours Variable
Nil Documented

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Venue Name: Sydney Town Hall – Centennial Hall
Venue Category: Concert Hall Suburb: Sydney. NSW

Sydney town Hall boasts a versatile setting for grand banquets, balls, concerts, conferences and large scale events of every description, the Centennial
Hall comfortably seats up to 800 people for dinner, 1,500 for cocktail events and 2,000 people seated theatre‐style, Sydney Town Hall combines nine
venues the following additional to Centennial Hall of significance are: Lower Town Hall ‐1,000pax (1,048m2) Vestibule – 250pax (229m2) Marconi
Room/Terrace – 450pax (614m2) Sth Function Room – 80pax (118m2) Sydney Town Hall has recently undergone major renovations and fit‐out.
Centennial Hall Rectangular variable 2,008 (1020sq m)
Performance Area Centre to rear wall Side to rear wall Width
4.4m + 2.4m temp forestage 2.5m + 2.4m temp forestage 18m
minimal minimal no no
no No No no
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Yes No No No yes yes
Backstage Accommodation Dressing Rooms 1&2 Dressing Rooms 3&4 Wardrobe/ Laundry Green Room Orch Room
Small Large ‐‐‐‐ yes no
Yes ‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐
3 ‐‐‐ No Minimal ‐‐‐
5 trusses Power 1.000kg Yes no
Yes Yes No No ‐‐‐ yes
Yes Yes Yes ‐‐‐
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ‐‐‐
Yes Yes Yes Yes ‐‐‐‐
Via Druitt Street, and George Street – Shared access ‐‐‐
Yes Yes Yes ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Yes
Yes ‐‐‐ Catered Yes Yes Yes
Control
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes no
‐‐‐‐ 9 to 5pm As required
Recently refurbished

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Yes No Some Some Yes Yes Yes

Planned developments which  The proposed new Civic Square opposite Town Hall will increase the focus on the building as a
would affect patronage? performance venue.
 Long term closure of other venues in the City (e.g. Sydney Opera House) will increase its level of
use.

What changes could be made to  Increased capacity e.g. more venues would increase functionality and utilisation
increase utilisation?  Improved accessibility access, larger loading docks and load in areas could improve the turnover
time between events, allowing for increased levels of use.

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Limitations: N/A

Green Action Plan Refer to City of Sydney’s Sustainable Sydney 2030

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Venue Name: City Recital Hall – Angel Place
Venue Category: Concert/Recital Hall Suburb: Sydney CBD. NSW

World class recital hall, designed specifically for quality of sound. Generally used for fine orchestral music .Additionally favored by business and special
events culminating in almost 1/3 of the facilities events. Managed by Pegasus Venue management. Australian Chamber Orchestra resident company.
Rectangular (3 tiers) 1,238
Performance Area Setting line to rear wall Width @ back Width @ front
7 m 11 m 13m +1,2 & 3m extension
No No No No
Yes (7.5Kpa) No No No
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Yes No No No Yes Yes
Backstage Accommodation Dressing Rooms 1‐3 Dressing Room 4 Wardrobe/ Laundry Green Room Orch Room
3 Small – 1 or 2 pax 1 x 6 pax ‐‐‐ Yes Yes x 30 pax
Yes No ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Yes
No No No ‐‐‐ No
20 chain power 100 kg Yes No
Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes ‐‐‐ ‐‐
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2 loading bays ‐‐
Yes Yes Yes Yes ‐‐‐‐ Yes
Yes Yes Yes ‐‐‐ Yes Yes
Signage Exhibition Accessibility Climate Control
Yes ‐‐‐ Yes Yes
Yes 10min Yes 10 min Yes Yes Yes (180)
9 ‐ 5pm +show 9 to 5 pm As required
Nil Listed
16.7 Approx 90

No Yes Yes No (except Yes Yes Yes
riser strips)

Planned developments which Opening of The Concourse (Chatswood)

What changes could be made to Corporate kitchen
increase utilisation? More break‐out rooms

Limitations: N/A

Green Action Plan Reductions strategies here: http://www.cityrecitalhall.com/our‐reduction‐strategies/
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Carbon offset scheme here: http://www.cityrecitalhall.com/our‐green‐project

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Venue Name: Paddington Town Hall
Venue Category: Event Space Suburb: Paddington . NSW

Paddington Town Hall is approx 5klm from the CBD The main hall is an open plan space and is used in a variety of ways with the emphasis on formal
functions. The Hall is situated on level 1 and is accessible by lift and stairs A balcony runs the length of the building overlooking Oxford Street.
Venue
Main Hall: Dinner 500 / Cocktail 750 / Theatre 600 (549²m) Hall: 36m long x 15 m wide x 9m high
Bar & Foyer: Dinner 50 / Cocktail 220 / Theatre 50 (160²m)
Balcony: 36m x 1.8m
Large commercial kitchen. Reception area with bar facilities, Cloakroom.
Green Room and backstage facilities.
Stage Description
8 x 2.4mx1.8m stage units available Max Size ‐4.8 x9.6x3.6m Height 300/600mm
Rigging points, 14m x 6 m truss, elevated platform, Bose PA, Comms backbones ISDN/ADSL/Analogue 10 x
par cans (at additional cost)
Power Description
240v and 4 x 32A 3 phase
Lift available (small)
Yes Yes Limited
Wheelchair access via Chauvel Cinema, Oatley Rd

liquor licence required.

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APPENDIX A.1
Contemporary Music
1. Enmore Theatre
2. Entertainment Quarter – Byron Kennedy Hall
3. Entertainment Quarter – The Forum
4. Entertainment Quarter – Royal Hall of Industries
5. The Factory Theatre
6. The Sydney Showgrounds – The Dome
7. The Virgin Metro
8. The State Theatre
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Venue Name: Enmore Theatre
Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Sydney. NSW

Shoebox Various 1710 theatre,1552 caberet,2500 standing
6.06m @ sides 9.6m Pros is 6.44m @ centre
7.23m 20m @ apron 12.8 @ pros&9m u/s 5.42m
Yes tapered Yes tapered Width is less than pros Dressing rooms
No ‐‐ Yes (1 degree) Yes
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
‐‐ ‐‐ Yes Yes ‐‐ ‐‐
6 Nil ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

Under stage ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ Yes ‐‐
Stage Machinery Axis Power or C/weight Batten Capacity Forestage Bars Orchestra Pit
18 Yes 160 kg Rigging points Rigging points
Yes No Yes 4 x FOH bars Yes – 2 to 6
Yes Yes ‐‐ Hired in ‐‐
Yes Yes Yes No ‐‐
‐‐ Yes ‐‐ ‐‐ No
Yes, Doors 2.5m high x 1.37m wide.caution; bus stop, clearway & awning No
Yes Yes Yes ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
Yes yes ‐‐ Yes ‐‐ ‐‐
Control
Yes ‐‐ Yes ‐‐
Newtown No Yes Yes Limited‐


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Venue Name: Entertainment Quarter – Byron Kennedy Hall
Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Sydney . NSW

Situated in EQ. 1920,s heritage building, stunning dome ceiling, jarrah floors, outdoor courtyard& verandah.

Open space As required 500 banquets, 1,200 cocktails
Floor area Main Hall;‐ 1,250m2, Courtyard;‐ 650m2, Ante Room;‐ 111m2
Tables & chairs included
Stage Description
As required
Truss positions around the dome and ceilings
Power Description
Yes

As required
No No Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
As required

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Venue Name: Entertainment Quarter ‐ The Forum
Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Moore Park, Sydney. NSW

1,492 sqm over three levels – indoors
Shoebox Fan ‐ Terraced Floor, removable seating
Foyers, 5 Bars, Box office, VIP facilities, Cloak room, Kitchen, Contracted catering.
Dressing rooms, Green room, Kitchen,
Stage Description
Fixed stage,
Lighting system, Sound system
Power Description

Off backstage with coach bay access
As required
No No Yes yes yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
When required

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Venue Name: The Entertainment Quarter – Royal Hall of Industries.
Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Moore Park, Sydney. NSW

5,400sqm of exhibition space As required 2,500pax banquet, 4,000pax cocktails
Mezzanine level Lounge and offices.
Mechanical ventilation / heating. Under floor service trench.
Stage Description
‐‐
Substantial rigging facilities, Blackout panel for cathedral window, wireless broadband.
Power Description
Yes
Level loading dock access directly into hall, also, vehicle access
As required
No No Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
As required
‐‐

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Venue Name: The Factory
Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Marrickville, Sydney, NSW

As a purpose built, dedicated live entertainment venue, the Factory hosts an array of live music and performances ‐ from international rock concerts to
intimate cabaret shows, film and dance. The Factory brings a breath of fresh air to Sydney's entertainment scene and a commitment to nurturing
emerging performers and acts.
Rectangular Standing 800 / Seated 500

‐
Minimal Minimal No No
No No No
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
No No ‐‐ Yes ‐‐ ‐‐
Yes No No Yes No
No No No No Yes
No No No No Yes


As required As required No No No
Basic rig


As required As required Yes No No As required
Lighting Rig Sound System Paging Prod Intercom Projection Lighting Rig
Basic rig Yes Yes Basic Rig
Broadcast Tech Data Hearing Loop Security Adjustable Broadcast
Acoustics
No No As required No
Yes No Yes Yes No
9am – 6pm 9 ‐ 5 As required

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Venue Name: Sydney Showgrounds – The Dome
Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Homebush. NSW
The Dome is a large clear space venue, measuring 97 metres in diameter and 42 metres in height. It has 7,200 square metres of floor
space, when it is combined with the adjoining Halls, this can be expanded to 21,600 square metres. Venue capacity | Banquet 4,000 |
Cocktail 6,000 | Theatre 7,000 (7,000²m)
Ground facilities, WC’s, dedicated Catering, foyer, meeting rooms, admin, cloak room, mothers room, first
aid.
‐‐
Stage Description
Bare Walls, basic AV, PA and rigging capabilities. Floor trenches for power/water
Power Description
Loading direct into Dome

Station
Wharf
Excellent access facilities
‐‐
Venue Name: Virgin Metro Theatre
Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Sydney. NSW
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The Metro Theatre is an independent rock venue. The Venue is run and managed by Century Venues.
Rectangular Raked – 3 aisles / + Standing Concert 1200 / Theatre 549
‐‐ ‐‐ N/A Stage ceiling 6m AFFL
6m 17.2 – some obstructions N/A‐
Minimal Minimal No No
No‐ 1m high No No Black Carpet
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
No No ‐‐ Yes ‐‐ ‐‐
Total 3 ‐ 2 down / 1 Na No Band room No
No No No No Yes
No No No limited Yes
No ‐‐ Yet to be No No
Production Lighting Positions Stage FOH Rigging Points Follow spot
3 x bars 3 x positions Various points FOH and stage As req
As required As required No No No
Rock Rig Nexo System No yes Yes No
Mosh Cam No No As required No
Off Central Lane‐Emergency Exit – 7 m to 29 stairs ‐Landing 17m to stage No
Yes ‐small Yes No No No No
2 No No As required No No
Control
Basic No Basic Yes
3 min walk 10min Darl Hb 3 min walk At venue Secure & Wilson Parking
9am – 6pm 9 ‐ 5 As required

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Venue Name: State Theatre
Venue Category: Lyric Theatre Suburb: Sydney. NSW

The State Theatre has long been Sydney's premier venue for a wide variety of performances, functions and events Recent refurbishment of the lower
levels into an entertainment area has served to increase with theatre's capability In varying configurations. Various function spaces in addition to the
main theatre include Grand Assembly, Dress Circle Gallery, The College Room, The Pioneer Room and ViP rooms
Fan shape 3 aisle 3 tier 2,034
8.3m 11.3m
11.6m 11.3m 4.8m
4.3m Minimal Yes
No No Yes Yes
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Not formally No No No Yes Yes (centre)
4 2 Yes Yes Yes

Yes No Yes No Yes
‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
48 c/weight 150kg No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Trusses In Dress Circle
In Stalls In Stalls Yes as req As required ‐‐
Yes Yes No Yes Yes
No Yes ‐‐ As req No
Large truck unable to fit in dock need to unload 8pm to 6am in the street No
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes No No Yes Yes No
Signage Exhibition Accessibility ClimateControl
Yes No Yes Yes
Yes No Yes Yes No
9 to 5pm 9 to 5pm As required

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APPENDIX A.1
Lyric Theatres
1. Capitol Theatre
2. Lyric Theatre
3. Sydney Opera House – Opera Theatre
4. Theatre Royal
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Venue Name: Capitol Theatre

Last Remaining Atmospheric Theatre, The Capitol underwent refurbishment/restoration opening again in 1995, Contains large foyer spaces and
various small function rooms such as Peacock Room 40pax, Capitol Suite 40pax, Gargoyle Bar 60pax.Situated in the Haymarket area.
Rectangular Shoebox 2038
8.6m to 7.3m 15.2m Curved pro
Acting Area Setting line to crossover Width Setting line to apron
15.8m 15.2m 0.2m + 3.4m extension
7.2m 14m No Yes
Semi No No Yes
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Yes No No Yes No Yes
Backstage Accommodation Dressing Rooms 1‐6 Dressing Rooms 7 ‐ 34 Wardrobe/ Laundry Green Room Orch Room
11 3 Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes ‐‐‐ Minimal Yes
104 4 powered 500kG Riggable No
Yes Yes Yes Yes ‐‐‐
Yes Yes, Basic Yes Yes As required Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Truck lift (1.5m) upstage, O.P – limited to 41’ End unload. Yes
Yes Yes Yes yes yes Yes
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Control
Yes No Yes Yes
Yes No Yes Yes Limited
9 to 5 pm 9 to 5 pm As required
Nil Listed

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Venue Name: Lyric Theatre – Star City
Venue Category: Lyric Theatre Suburb: Pyrmont. NSW

Star City's Lyric Theatre presents musicals, theatre, opera and ballet. A 10‐year history the Lyric has been host to performers such as Michael Crawford,
Julio Iglesias, Tony Bennett, it has staged hit shows such as Oliver, Mamma Mia!, Priscilla Queen of the Desert,The Phantom of the Opera,
Fan Continental 2,000 Pax
9m 15m
14.9m 15m 1.5m
16.9m 5.19m 16.60D x 15.12W x 8.5H
Semi Yes Flat Yes
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Yes‐rear stage No ‐ ‐ yes Yes
3x4 pax, 1x5 pax 1x14 pax 1x10 pax Yes + Wig Room Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
12m x 9m Yes minimal minimal Yes
95 C/Weight 500‐750 kg Yes 42 – 100 Sq M
Yes x 5 Temp rigging Yes Yes Yes x 2 Yes x 2
Yes Yes Yes Yes + O.B. ‐‐‐
Yes Yes Yes Yes ‐‐‐ Yes
O.B. Yes ‐‐‐ Available No
Truck lift from street to stage ‐‐‐
Yes Yes Yes Yes ‐‐‐ Yes
Yes Yes Catering Yes Yes Yes
Control
Yes No Yes Yes
Light rail Darling Hrb Yes Yes Yes – attached
9 to 5 + shows 9 to 5 As required

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Venue Name: Sydney Opera House – Opera Theatre

The Opera Theatre within the SOH is a proscenium arch lyric theatre. The maximum seating capacity is 1,507, with 883 in the stalls, 466 in the dress
circle and 158 in boxes, some of which have restricted sightlines. The Opera Theatre is fully scheduled each year and there is limited opportunity for
venue hire
Rectangular Continental 1,507pax
7.32m 11.35m False Proscenium down to 3.05m
14.2m (to 21.85m) 11.35m 1.97m
Approx 4m Approx 4m 7.65m No
No no no Yes
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
no no lift no yes Yes
1 x 1pax & 8 x 2pax ea 4 x 5pax, 4 x 35pax ea Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes yes yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes limited Yes
59 both 250kg 3 Yes
Yes Yes yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes O.B. Yes Yes Yes No
2 levels below stage level No
Yes‐various Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes catered Yes Yes Yes
Control
Yes Yes‐limited Yes Yes
Yes Circ Quay Yes Circ Quay Yes Yes Yes – attached
9 to 5 + shows 9 to 5 pm As required
Projected Developments Projected refurbishment

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Venue Name: Theatre Royal

Located in the MLC Centre, in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, commercial theatre venue, the Theatre Royal has been the home of shows, plays such as The
Importance of Being Earnest, The Woman in Black and The Hollow Crown to musicals, such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Rent, Dirty
Dancing, My Fair Lady.
Fan Continental 1,183 pax
6.97m 11.53m
12 ‐ 16m Approx 18m ‐


DSPS DSOP USPS USOP








No



Control

Martin Place Circ Quay Yes Yes Yes – beside theatre

2 50‐60 on books

Yes‐Wilson Kerb No continuous No Yes Yes‐MLC Yes‐Dress
Parking, ramp but access to Stalls Centre Circle
MLC Centre no set level
down
facility

Planned developments which
Potential MLC Centre refurbishment.

What changes could be made to Increased seating capacity, better access to Stalls area for mobility impaired patrons, larger
increase utilisation? lobby spaces.

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Limitations: N/A

Green Action Plan The Theatre Royal works in conjunction with the MLC Centre to increase awareness of
sustainability and effective waste disposal. The NABERS rating for the MLC Centre currently sits
at 4.5 stars with a 5 star target.

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APPENDIX A.1

Drama and Dance
1. Carriage Works
2. Concourse Theatre – Drama Theatre
3. National Institute of Dramatic Art – Drama Theatre
4. Seymour Centre – Drama Theatre
5. Sydney Opera House – Drama Theatre
6. Sydney Theatre – Drama Theatre
7. Sydney Theatre Company - Wharf 1 & 2
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Venue Name: CarriageWorks – Bay 17
Venue Category: Drama & Dance Theatre Suburb: Everleigh. NSW

CarriageWorks is a multi‐venue centre focused on the creation and presentation of contemporary art and culture. There are large flexible theatre
spaces (Bay 17 and Bay 20), gallery (Bay 19) and exhibition spaces, rehearsal rooms (Track 8 and Track 12) and a scenery workshop.Bay 17 is
1072sqm and can seat 800pax and is specified in further detail below. Addition facilities are as follows and generally assume the same infrastructure
and facilities as Bay 17 as a guide. Bay 19 is 270sqm – 200pax Flat Floor, bare walls, limited rigging capacity, Small control room. Bay 20 is 528sqm –
272pax,Sprung Floor/painted, drapes all sides, truss ceiling grid for rigging. Track 8 is 345sqm ‐ 50pax, approx 23m x 15m Sprung Floor/painted,
drapes all sides, truss ceiling grid for rigging. Track 12 is 250sqm – 50pax, approx 17m x 17m flat floor bare walls Square venue. Foyer is 1005sqm
for functions and exhibitions. All are open empty spaces for hirers choice of set ups.
Rectangular Flexible‐In house retractable 800 pax (approx 41m x 30m)
As req. 12m As req.23m Built as required – no formal pros
max max
N/A N/A N/A
variable variable Variable No
Concrete No No No
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
As required As required ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
‐‐ 4 x large basic ‐‐ No
‐‐ ‐‐ yes
Backstage Accommodation Rehearsal room Tech Office(s) Workshop Storage Touring
office
‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ yes ‐‐
None No Rig as required No
Grid over No As required As required Fixed Grid As required
No control Rooms variable variable variable variable No
As required As required No No No No
Yes Yes Yes No
Loading Bay, via Wilson Street No
Yes Yes No ‐‐‐ No Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Control
‐‐‐ Yes Yes ‐‐‐
Yes No Yes yes Yes
9 to 5pm 9 to 5pm 7am to mid
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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Planned developments which  Internal ‐ Possible change to Tracks 8 & 12 and Bay 19 in order for these spaces to meet licence
would affect patronage? requirements regarding ticketed performances
 External ‐ Any proposed development of North Eveleigh Site by RWA and or RailCorp, in and
around the CarriageWorks building

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What changes could be made to  Investment in theatre resources (current equipment and new) such as lighting, rigging, audio,

increase utilisation? staging system including skirting, haze machines, tarkett, truss lighting, truss, mobile lighting desk
(laptop, program etc) projectors and other visual arts equipment.
 Basic audio and lighting package for Bay 17 (theatre).
 Re surface floor in Bay 17. Currently sprung flooring is uneven and surface is splitting.
 Investment in the current theatre seating banks (ability to manoeuvre/retract & remove easily etc).
At the moment this is very labour intensive and therefore costly to clients.
 Installation of appropriate exhaust and air‐conditioning systems into the Tracks to enable ticketed
performances (meet licence requirements).
 Installation of appropriate exhaust system in Bay19 to enable ticketed performances (meet licence
requirements).
 Better quality audio and acoustic setup in foyer spaces. Foyer audio to be theatre specific to enable
better announcements.
 Ability to provide adequate exhibition lighting in both foyer and exhibition space (Bay19).
 Soundproof Bay20 (theatre).
 Additional lockable storage facilities (cages) in back of house areas.
 Production office to be built above existing laundry in the back of house area.
 A water‐tight building.
 Increased parking facilities and improvements to current car‐park and car entry via 229 Wilson St
(re‐surfacing, lighting and signage).

Yes Physical Track 8: Track 8: Track 8: 88%; Track 8: 65% Track 8: 23%;
Theatre & 380; 13.12m; Track 12: 88%; (CWS & Track 12: 28%;
exhibition/tr Track Track Bay 19: 81% Residents); Bay 19: 27%
aining 12:279; 12:13.12m; Track 12: 60%
Bay 19: Bay 19:6m (CWS &
273 + Residents);
78 Bay 19:
(back
area)
Most in‐demand times: Mon‐Sat (day)
Limitations:  Track 8 and Track 12: Non air‐conditioned
 Bay 19: Height restrictions

Green Action Plan http://www.carriageworks.com.au/?page=Sustainable‐Works‐Project‐Greening‐CarriageWorks

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Venue Name: The Concourse Theatre
Venue Category: Drama & Dance Theatre Suburb: Chatswood. NSW
The Theatre provides an adaptable small drama performing and entertainment space. The Concourse opens in late 2011 The site will incorporate a
new Concert Hall, Theatre, Civic Pavilion, Studio, rehearsal spaces, library and open air spaces. The Concourse is an initiative of Willoughby City
Council.
Horseshoe Continental ‐ two tier 500
5.5‐7 ‐10m 10‐14m Adjustable & Removable Teaser/tormentors
11m 10‐14m 500mm
4.4m 4.4m 10m x 8m Yes – Entry to Orchestra Pit
Yes ‐ semi Yes No Y – Black
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP

Via BOH No No No Yes Yes
4‐shared 2 ‐shared Yes ‐ combined Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

office
Studio Yes Yes Minimal Yes
40 + H/C Power 500Kg Lifting beams Yes – Serapid Single

Fly Bars x 6 Temp rigging Yes Yes x 3 levels 2 2 rooms
Stalls/C Rm Stalls / C Rm Stalls Control Rm Crying Room
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Loading Access Description Dock Leveller
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Rear load via scene dock to rear stage – same level Yes
Yes – 3 levels Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes‐various No‐in vicinity Yes‐Large Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes‐Various To‐ Code Yes
Within 100 mts No Yes at venue Yes at venue Under Venue
TBA TBA TBA
New Facility Opening 2011 – not applicable

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Venue Name: The Concourse Theatre
Venue Category: Drama & Dance Theatre Suburb: Chatswood. NSW

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Venue Name: Parade Theatre – NIDA
Venue Category: Drama/Dance Theatre Suburb: Kensington. NSW

NIDA is Australia’s National Theatre School. Parade Theatres describes the four theatre spaces of NIDA embraced under one banner – Parade
Theatre 709pax, Parade Playhouse 155pax, Parade Studio 120pax,Reg Grundy Studio 100pax, Parade Space 104pax. Nancy and James Fairfax Foyers
of 450m2 and 150m2 The facilities of the Parade Theatres can be hired to anyone subject to availability*. The school has initial preference and gets
to make its bookings for the year. The remaining dates are then made available to outside hirers.
Horse Shoe Continental 725 Pax
16.125m 14m Teaser (line 1) adjustable
10m 8.3m 830mm,3830mm to thrust
apron (pit up)
7m 7m 14m x 13.8m Yes
semi Yes Flat Yes
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Yes No To aud’m To aud’m yes Yes
4 2 x chorus rooms Yes Yes No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
office
Subject to NIDA use Yes minimal minimal Yes
49 C/Weight 500kg Yes chain motors on 42 – 100 Sq M
girder trolley
Yes 5 bars Temp rigging Yes Yes x 6 Yes x 3 Yes x 2

Yes Yes Yes Yes + O.B. Yes
No Yes yes Available No
Laneway adjacent to southern end of building – access limited No
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No No Yes Yes 108 spaces UNSW

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Venue Name: Seymour Centre – York Theatre
Venue Category: Drama/Dance Theatre Suburb: Chippendale. NSW

The Seymour Theatre Centre is a performing arts centre at the University of Sydney that houses three theatres, York Theatre‐788pax, Everist Theatre
419‐605pax, Downstairs Theatre 153‐200pax, a café, bars and expansive foyers. The Centre can accommodate functions of all kinds, from theatre
presentations and conferences to cocktails and dinners.
Fan shape Amphitheatre 788
No Thrust stage, fixed and extendable
5.5m fixed to 10.3m 5.3m fixed to 10.43m n/a
No No Yes
‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Yes No No No Yes Yes
Backstage Accommodation Dressing Rooms 1‐4 Dressing Rooms 5‐12+ Wardrobe/ Laundry Green Room Orch Room
Yes Yes

office




Yes Yes
Yes

Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Control
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No No Yes Yes Yes
9 to 5pm + Perf 9 to 5 pm As required

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Venue Name: Sydney Opera House – Drama Theatre
Venue Category: Drama & Dance Theatre Suburb: Bennelong Point. NSW

The Drama Theatre is a medium sized proscenium arch theatre. It is most suitable for drama, dance and small scale musical productions as well as
spoken word presentations. The maximum seating capacity is 544 in 19 rows. The auditorium is raked from the fourth row, ensuring good sightlines
from all seats. The Drama Theatre is fully scheduled each year and there is limited opportunity for venue hire.
Square Continental 544
4.72m 10.72 to min Pros walls are adjustable
13.74m max
14.63m 13.74m 2m
Approx 2 to 3m Approx 2 to 3 m Nil Crossover & actors lifts
No No No Yes
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
nil nil yes no no No
5 rooms x 6pax each 5 rooms x 2‐4pax each yes yes No
Yes Yes Yes yes Yes
office
shared yes no minimal Yes
26 Both 250kg no Yes
yes yes yes yes yes Yes
yes yes yes yes Yes
yes yes yes yes ‐‐‐‐ Yes
Yes – O.B. yes yes yes No
Via central passage to stage lift ‐ down 1 level above stage
yes yes yes yes shared Yes
yes yes Catered yes yes Yes
yes ‐‐‐ Street level yes
yes yes yes yes Yes
9 to 5 + shows 9 to 5pm As required
Ongoing developments as scheduled as part of SOH refurbishment ‐under review pending finance

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Venue Name: Sydney Theatre – Walsh Bay
Venue Category: Drama & Dance Theatre Suburb: Sydney. NSW

Sydney Theatre is a medium sized proscenium arch theatre, particularly suited to medium scale dance dramatic and musical productions.
Rectangular / Fan Continental 896 pax ‐ 2 levels
10m – 5.5m 14m – 10m Decorative Pro – Removable / Adjustable Pros walls –Removable
10.33m 18.60m 1070mm
Approx 2.5m 3m + offstage x‐over only Yes
Semi ‐ sprung Yes No Yes
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Yes Yes yes Yes Yes Yes
5 rooms x 6pax each 5 rooms x 2‐4pax each yes yes No
Yes Yes Yes yes Yes
office
shared yes some minimal Yes
54 + 4 Power 2500kg 6 Yes ‐ 3 part Serapid
yes yes yes Yes‐3 lev Yes x 2 Yes
yes yes yes yes Yes
Yes‐Large yes yes yes As req Yes
Yes – O.B. yes yes yes No
Scene Dock – 2 load positions – flat 70m to stage Yes
Yes‐ 2 levels yes yes yes Yes + Admin
yes Restaurant Yes‐bare walls yes yes Yes
yes possible Street level yes
10min walk 10min walk ‐ yes Limited
9 to 5 + shows 9 to 5pm ++ As required
Resolution of acoustic issues.

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Venue Name: Wharf 1 & 2 ‐ Sydney Theatre Company
Venue Category: Drama Theatre (Studio Spaces) Suburb: Sydney. NSW

Home to Sydney Theatre Company the facility consists of 2 main performance spaces ‐ Wharf 1 is an adjustable studio theatre with fixed grid and
variable seating of 2 standard configurations(thrust & corner) Wharf 2 is also an adjustable studio theatre with fixed grid and variable seating of 2
standard configurations(thrust & corner) A large rehearsal space also exists.
Studio Variable Wf 1 (324pax) Wf 2(200pax)
NA NA Built as required – generally studio spaces
Varies up to 8600mm Varies‐ up to 20m NA
Varies Varies Varies No
No ‐ portable No Flat ‐ adjustable Yes
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
As required As required ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Backstage Accommodation Dressing Rooms‐Sml Dressing Rooms‐Lge Wardrobe/ Laundry Green Room Orch Room
1 x 9 pax shared 1 x 16 pax shared Yes No
Yes Yes Yes Yes No formal
office
yes Yes large minimal SM office
C/Weight kg Yes 42 – 100 Sq M
Grid NA No No No As required

Yes Yes Yes Yes As required
Yes‐as req Yes Yes Yes As required Yes
As required Yes yes Available No
Via Pottinger Street – access through fire tunnel. Forklift available
Yes Yes Yes Yes In Foyer Yes
Yes Yes‐minimal Yes Yes
No No Yes Yes Street – limited
9 to 5 + shows 9 to 5 + 7.30am to 1am
Greening of the Wharf

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APPENDIX A.1
Events / Other
1. Sir John Clancy Auditorium

2. The Roundhouse
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Venue Name: Sir John Clancy Auditorium
Venue Category: Event Centre Suburb: Kensington. NSW

The Sir John Clancy Auditorium is located at the University of New South Wales, Kensington Campus, Sydney. The 945‐seat Clancy Auditorium. The
auditorium and is suited to large conferences, lectures, musical performances and concerts. The foyer provides basic function and consists of
caterer's bar, cloakroom and food service area.
Fan Amphitheatre 945pax
N/A Concert platform/lecture
8m 19m n/a
No No Yes ‐‐
No No No No
DSPS DSOP USPS USOP
Yes No auditorium auditorium Yes Yes
‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ Yes ‐‐
‐‐ Yes ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
office
‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
Nil No N/a No No
Yes No No No Yes ‐‐
Yes Yes ‐‐ Yes ‐‐
3 colour Speech only ‐‐ Yes Yes ‐‐
Yes Yes ‐‐ Yes No
To auditorium stage/side door No
Yes Via internet Yes ‐‐ ‐‐ Yes
Yes Yes ‐‐ yes Yes Yes
Control
Yes ‐‐ Wheelchairs Yes
No No Yes Yes‐outside Yes‐limited
N/A 9‐5 As required
unknown

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Venue Name: The Roundhouse ‐ UNSW
Venue Category: Event Centre Suburb: Kensington. NSW

The Roundhouse at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney is predominately a live music venue. It can hold 2200 pax, host events ranging
from major dance parties, comedy, theatre, conferences, private parties. The Main Room provides over 900m2 of usable space. On the Mezzanine
Level, five breakout rooms are available, offering a further 800m2 of usable space.

Round Variable – generally open plan

‐


DSPS DSOP USPS USOP




no ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ No
modular No As req As req no As req
yes





Control




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APPENDIX A.1
Outdoor
1. Bandstand – Darling Harbour

2. Bligh Park – The Rocks
3. Campbells Cove – The Rocks
4. Chinese Garden Forecourt – Darling Harbour
5. Cockle Bay – Darling Harbour
6. Dawes Point – The Rocks
7. Druitt Landing – Darling Harbour
8. First Fleet Park – The Rocks
9. Harbourside Amphitheatre – Darling Harbour
10. Entertainment Quarter Heritage Park – Moore Park
11. Hickson Road Reserve – The Rocks
12. MCA Lawn – The Rocks
13. Palm Grove – Darling Harbour
14. Prince Alfred Park
15. Pyrmont Bridge – Darling Harbour
16. Sydney Park
17. The Rocks Square – The Rocks
18. Tumbalong Park – Darling Harbour
19. Convention Centre Forecourt – Darling Harbour
20. Cook & Phillip Park
21. Hyde Park
22. King Street Wharf – Darling Harbour
23. Martin Place
24. Piramma Park
25. Royal Botanical Gardens
26. Sydney Entertainment Centre Forecourt – Darling Harbour
27. Sydney Showgrounds Amphitheatre – Homebush
28. Sydney Showgrounds Main Arena - Homebush
29. Victoria Park
30. Australian Technology Park
31. Cockatoo Island
32. Pier 2/3
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Venue Name: Bandstand SEC – Darling Harbour
Venue Category: Outdoor Space Suburb: Sydney . NSW
Situated in the outside of the SEC & Darling Harbour precinct, The Bandstand is a small rotunda located outside of Hall 5 along the north
south pedestrian corridor
Open Air – Bituman/Paved No fixed seating – build as required (450m2)
Nil – Built as required
Stage Description
Nil‐ Hire in as required – mobile
Power Description
240V & 32amp 3 phase
From either end of bridge City/Pyrmont
Hire in as required for event
Monorail Darling Yes Yes Harbourside Carpark

Harbour
From Via Wheat Road & Convention Place‐ including disabled.
Toilets – Between Imax & Visitor centre & McDonalds
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Bligh Park – The Rocks
Situated in the Rocks Bligh Park is a small passive local park situated between the George St footpath and Overseas Passenger Terminal southern
forecourt.
Open Air –Turf No fixed seating – build as required 800 sq m
Stage Description
Power Description
Nil
From Argyle Street and Circular Key West
Nil – Hire in as required for event
From George St, Argyle St and Circular Quay West including disabled.
Toilets – Nil
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Campbells Cove – The Rocks
Situated in the Rocks Bligh Park is a small passive local park situated between the George St footpath and Overseas Passenger Terminal southern
forecourt.
Open Air – Paved No fixed seating – build as required 700 sq m
Stage Description
Power Description
Nil – some available from nearby Restaurants and Passenger Terminal
From Circular Key west
From Circular Key west Promenade – Limited disability access from Customs Officer steps
Toilets – Nil – limited access to restaurants and passenger terminal
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Chinese Garden Forecourt
Situated next to Darling Harbour the Chinese Garden Forecourt is a paved public domain and acts as the principal entrance to the Chinese Gardens
Open Air –Paved No fixed seating – build as required 4000
Stage Description
Power Description
10amp, 15amp and 32amp 3 phase
From service road off Darling Drive
Monorail at Darling Yes Yes Entertainment & Exhibition

Paddy’s Market Harbour Parking Centre
From Darling Harbour promenade including disabled.
Toilets – Liverpool St
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Cockle Bay – Darling Harbour
Cockle Bay is the waterway component of Darling Harbour precintSituated in the outside of the SEC & Darling Harbour precinct, The Bandstand is a
small rotunda located outside of Hall 5 along the north south pedestrian corridor
Water ‐ Aquashell No fixed seating – view from 106,220m2 water

promenade
Nil‐ Hire in as required –
Stage Description
Aqua Shell available
Power Description
240V 10A & 15A & 32A 3 phase
From promenade – various entry points depending on position of Aquashell

Harbour
From all entries of Darling Harbour‐ including disabled.
Toilets – Between Imax & Visitor Centre and underneath Pyrmont Bridge
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Dawes Point (Ta‐ra)– The Rocks
Situated at the northern tip of the Rocks beneath the southern approach to the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Open Air –Turf & Pathways No fixed seating – build as required 200
Stage Description
Power Description
Nil
From Hickson Rd & George St
From George St and Hickson Rd footpath
Toilets – George St beneath Cumberland St steps
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Druitt Landing – Darling Harbour
Situated in the southern eastern corner of Cockle Bay adjacent to Wheat Rd,
Open Air – Paved No fixed seating 150 (80 m2)
Stage Description
Power Description
Nil – some available from nearby Restaurants and Passenger Terminal
From Wheat Road
Monorail Darling Yes Yes Entertainment & Exhibition

Harbour Parking Centre
Via Druitt St steps and lift, Convention place, Bathurst and Liverpool St pedestrian bridges, harbor
promenade.
Toilets – In between IMAX Theatre and Visitors Information Centre.
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: First Fleet Park – The Rocks
Situated in the Rocks between the MCA building and Circular Quay adjoining the waterfront promenade, contains both paved and turf areas, passive
leisure use only. Pedestrian links north, south, east, west.
Stage Description
Power Description
32 amp 3 phase & 15 amp 3 phase
From Alfred, George and Argyle Street
From George St and Circular Quay Promenade including disabled.
Toilets – Cahill Building, Inc‐disabled facilities
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Harbourside Ampitheatre – Darling Harbour
Situated in the Darling Harbour precinct, Harbourside Ampitheatre is situated between the western waterfront promenade and Cockle bay. A hard
paved area with steps and seating terraces.
Open Air – Paved No fixed seating – build as required 1,500 (500m2)
Stage Description
Fixed – undercover – Aquashell
Power Description
From Convention Place

Paddy’s Market Harbour Parking Centre, & Harbourside
From Via Convention Place & Darling Harbour promenade & Harbourside Shopping Centre including
disabled.
Toilets – Between Imax Theatre & Childrens playground and inside Harbourside Shopping Centre
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: The Entertainment Quarter – Heritage Park
Venue Category: Outdoor Space Suburb: Moore Park, Sydney. NSW

Situated in the Entertainment Quarter, Heritage Park is a historic park in a quiet location, suited for a summer cocktail party, family day, pre‐movie
function or barbeque.

Park grassed 500pax
2,762m2
Preferred production company “Soundworks Engineering”
Stage Description
Hired in as above
Illuminated by evening with fairy lights in the Fig trees
Power Description
Single and 3 phase power through the area

If/as required
No No Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
As requied

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Venue Name: Hickson Rd Reserve – The Rocks/Circular Quay
Situated in the Rocks/Circular Key. A grassed area as part of the waterfront
Open Air –Turf No fixed seating – build as required 100
Stage Description
Power Description
Nil
From Hickson Rd
Circular Quay Circular Quay Yes Yes Limited
From George St / Hickson Rd footpath including disabled
Toilets – George St beneath Cumberland St steps
Variable – subject to impact on Park Hyatt Hotel
Nil

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Venue Name: MCA Lawn – The Rocks

Situated in the Rocks directly in front of the MCA building divided into an east west lawn adjoining the waterfront promenade, contains both paved
and turf areas, passive leisure use only. Pedestrian links north, south, east, west.
Stage Description
Power Description
Nil ‐
From Alfred, George and Argyle Street
From George St and Circular Quay Promenade including disabled.
Toilets – Cahill Building, Inc‐disabled facilities
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Palm Grove
Situated in the Darling Harbour precinct, located underneath western distributor in between waterfront promenade, darling Walk, Imax Theatre and
Tumbalong Park.
Open Air – Paved No fixed seating – build as required 1,000 (804m2)
Stage Description
Power Description
From Wheat Road

From Darling Harbour promenade & Harbourside Shopping Centre including disabled.
Toilets – Between Imax Theatre & Sydney Visitor Centre
Variable
Nil

Page 67

Venue Name: Prince Alfred Park
Venue Category: Outdoor Space Suburb: Surry Hills . NSW

Prince Alfred Park is a significant element of the City’s open space network, forming the southern area of a north south corridor between Green Square
and the Botanic Gardens. It is to be conserved and improved as a unique and significant place within the city’s public domain providing structured and
unstructured recreation opportunities and access to a variety of users.
40,000


Stage Description


Power Description







Prince Alfred Park Pool has closed for the approved redevelopment of the park and facilities. The city will
spend $18.3 million to refurbish Surry Hills’ Prince Alfred Park, including an underground stormwater reuse
system that will provide 95 percent of the park’s water needs, new tennis courts, a new temperature‐
controlled swimming pool, shading and landscaped sunbathing areas, additional lighting and new pathways
for better accessibility .

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Venue Name: Pyrmont Bridge – Darling Harbour
Situated in the Darling Harbour precinct, Pyrmont bridge is an operational swing bridge and is located over Cockle Bay. The bridge has a high volume
of pedestrian and cycle activity and a main connector of east‐west.
Open Air – Bituman/Paved No fixed seating – build as required 2,000
Stage Description
Power Description
240V
From either end of bridge City/Pyrmont

Harbour
From Via Convention Place & Darling Harbour promenade & Harbourside Shopping Centre including
disabled.
Toilets – Inside Harbourside Shopping Centre
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Sydney Park
Venue Category: Outdoor Space Suburb: St Peters . NSW

Sydney Park extends over 40 hectares of open parkland providing for a diverse range of passive and active recreation. The Alan Davidson Oval located
in the northeastern corner of the park is a sports oval providing facilities for cricket and Australian Rules football. The pavilion contains public toilet
facilities. A large children’s playground, opened in 2008, provides an extensive area dedicated to children’s recreation The playground is landscaped
and infrastructure designed to stimulate the tactile, visual and olfactory senses whilst the wide rubber surfaced paths which meander between the
play elements are wheel chair accessible. The playground is easily accessed from the car park located off Barwon Park Road and accessible toilets are
located nearby. In recent years, the park has become home to Sydney's Earthdance event, joining simultaneous dance parties in more than 50
countries to mark the International Day of Peace each September. The park has also become the host for the touring Soundwave Festival having its
first show there in 2007 and returning in 2008.
Venue
Sydney Park 44 Hectares
Sydney Community Room Room 5.8m x 7m plus foyer area. Theatre style 20 people.
Sydney Park Pavilion Sydney Park Pavilion Hall is 173m².The terrace is 90m². Theatre style seating140pax


Stage Description


Power Description



St Peters No Yes Within 100 m
Station
Off Sydney Park Road and Euston Street

Variable based on event
Detailed City of Sydney Master Plan 2006 is underway due for completion end 2010, including better
circulation, water harvesting,lighting, signage, play opportunities and supportive facilities.

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Venue Name: The Rocks Square & Playfair St
The Rocks Square and Playfair Street are located in the heart of the Rocks and provide civic forecourt to the Rocks Centre.
Open Air –Brick Paved No fixed seating – build as required 200
Stage Description
12 x 2m x 1m modules adjustable to 900mm
Power Description
240v – 10amp and 32amp 3phase
From Argyle and George St
Yes Yes Yes Yes Limited ‐ metered
From Playfair St and Mill St including disabled.
Toilets – Inside the Rocks Centre
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Tumbalong Park
Situated in the Darling Harbour precinct, Tumbalong Park is the only grassed open space in Darling Harbour.
Open Air – Turf/Paved No fixed seating – build as required 9,000 (8,500m2)
Full backstage facilities
Stage Description
Large fixed covered stage for Live concerts
minimal‐ Hire in as required
Power Description
From Liverpool Street

From Darling Harbour promenade including disabled.
Toilets – Liverpool St
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Convention Centre Forecourt – Darling Harbour
The Convention Centre Forecourt is part of the waterfront promenade that links Sydney Convention Centre and Harbourside. The Forecourt forms part
of the core open space area of Darling Harbour.
Open Air –Brick Paved No fixed seating – build as required 3,000 (900m2)
FOH Facilities
Stage Description
Power Description
10amp, 15amp and 32amp 3phase from Centre
From Convention Place
Light and Darling Yes Yes Approx 5000 within 10 min

Monorail Harbour
Exhibition and Entertainment
Centre
Via Harbour St and Darling Harbour Promenade including disabled.
Toilets – Harbourside Shopping Centre & between IMAX Theatre and Information centre
Variable
Nil

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Venue Name: Cook & Phillip Park

Located opposite Hyde Park off Elizabeth Street, A pedestrian footbridge links the park with the neighboring Botanic Gardens and Domain and
parklands. Various community events are staged on the paved park forecourt throughout the year including a weekly organic food market. A
vegetarian restaurant and underground car parking are located within the park beneath the forecourt. The park hosts an indoor Aquatic Centre
equipped with an eight lane 50m swimming pool, leisure pools with wave machines, and a hydrotherapy pool. The facility also sports a fully equipped
fitness gym and a multipurpose court suitable for basketball and netball.



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Venue Name: Hyde Park

Hyde Park is on the eastern side of the Sydney central business district. is the southernmost of a chain of parkland that extends north to the shore of
Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour). It is approximately rectangular in shape, being squared at the southern end and rounded at the northern end. It is
bordered on the west by Elizabeth Street, on the east by College Street, on the north by St. James Road and Prince Albert Road and on the south by
Liverpool Street. The park plays host to a number of cultural events throughout the year including the Sydney Festival, Australia Day, ANZAC Day and
the Food and Wine Fair.
Venue
16 hectares


Stage Description


Power Description
Various 240v and 3 phase outlets throughout North and South parks
Vehicle entry off ‐ St James road and College St





The City has prepared a comprehensive Plan of Management and Master Plan


2 0

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A

Planned developments which The Hyde Park Plan of Management requires the Council to establish a sustainable annual calendar of
would affect patronage? major events, to ensure the park is not overused and that recovery and renovation periods are scheduled.
Based on this requirement, the current annual program of events is considered to be at the maximum
capacity.

What changes could be made to A recent major power upgrade has just been completed, providing additional power and improved power
increase utilisation? distribution throughout the park. Improved distribution of water access throughout the park has also just
been completed.

Limitations: N/A

Green Action Plan See information on the City’s website: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/2030/default.asp

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Venue Name: King Street Wharf
Venue Category: Outdoor Space Suburb: Darling Harbour . NSW

Brookfield Multiplex Group, built, owns and manages King Street Wharf. Covering approx five hectares, the total development includes commercial,
residential, retail, entertainment, serviced apartments and a hotel It also includes associated infrastructure such as roads, carparking, charter vessel
berthing facilities and coach parking. The area will experience the new Barangaroo site opening its doors to commence construction in the near future,
which will see further expansion of the western corridor.
Venue
King Street Wharf comprises.
‐Restaurant strip consisting of 3,200 sqm of restaurant area plus outdoor areas.
‐8 level building comprising 95 residential apartments and single retail area.
‐7 level building comprising 114‐key serviced apartments with associated retail areas below.
‐4 buildings comprising 51 strata commercial office suites over 3 levels, totalling 6,117 sqm.
‐Charter boat facilities and berthing pontoons, plus a public promenade.
Roads and infrastructure.
‐Two towers (14 and 10 storeys) comprising 268 apartments, 26 commercial office and retail strata suites
and parking.
‐Mixture of 32 strata commercial office suites, totalling 3,900 sqm and 2,300 sqm of retail space over two
levels Also includes charter facilities and basement parking.
‐KPMG Office Tower, comprising 28,000 sqm of net lettable area across 16 levels. Also incorporates 4 levels
of basement parking.
‐American Express House, comprising 14,000 sqm of net lettable area across 11 levels. Also incorporates 4
levels of basement parking.



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Venue Name: Martin Place

Martin Place, a pedestrianized former street at the heart of the CBD located between George Streets and Macquarie Streets is a significant and
popular civic open space hosting a Cenotaph, numerous major public art installations, fountains and an amphitheatre. Its public seating, tourist
information & retail kiosks, with convenient surrounding cafes, restaurants, bars, shopping plazas, and underground rail station, Martin Place is a
highly popular spot for workers, commuters and visitors throughout the week. Outdoor concerts are held in the amphitheatre throughout the year.
Venue



Stage Description


Power Description



Yes




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Venue Name: Piramma Park
Venue Category: Outdoor Space Suburb: Pyrmont . NSW

Pirrama Park (formally known as The New Park at the Former Water Police Site) on Sydney’s waterfront is a public parkland for local users and the
wider community. The Park has recently undergone refurbishment and now provides multiple new paths and a waterfront promenade around the
Pyrmont foreshore, linking in the 14km network of open space extending from Glebe to Rushcutters Bay. It re‐instates the direct historic relationship
between Harris Street and the Harbour and creates a new public square at the water’s edge. Significant marine engineering is proposed to create a
sheltered bay and reveal the former shoreline, to create passive recreation opportunities at the water’s edge and strengthen the site’s historic
relationship to Sydney Harbour.
Venue
Capacity 1.8Hectare Point and Green: a large grassed area in the north of the park provides space for recreation and play.
Children’s Playground: is located near the new café/ kiosk area. The
Shoreline Promenade: connects Harris Street in the south to Pyrmont Point Park in the north.
Community Square: located at the southern edge provides a shaded, grassed area
Sustainable solar panels and rain water capture, Kiosk, canopy and public facilities including accessibility
Nil – erected per event
Stage Description
Power Description
‐‐
Direct to parkland
As required
‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ Yes
Off Pirrama Rd
Within Grounds – accessible
Recently purchased by the city and refurbished 2009‐10 for approx $26million

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Venue Name: Royal Botanical Gardens – Overview
Venue Category: Outdoor Spaces Suburb: Sydney . NSW
The Royal Botanic Gardens with the surrounding parkland of the Domain is a place for sport, entertainment and recreation. It houses the following
open venues
Venues Capacity
Domain‐ Phillip Precinct 25,000 to 40,000pax
Domain‐ Yurong Precinct 2,000 to 5,000pax
Domain‐ Tarpeian Precinct 3,000 to 6,000pax
Domain‐ Crescent Precinct 3,000 to 6,000pax
FOH Facilities
Assembled/contracted as required per event. Shop, Restaurant, Visitor information at Palm Grove Centre
Stage Description
Power Description
240v / 3phase power & water available in most areas
Flat load – Various entry / exit points to venues
Martin PlaceST Circ Quay Yes 441 + The ‐‐ Various on‐street & Public

JamesCirc Sydney Carparking available at
Quay Explorer Bus Domain Car Park
Various points depending on Venue
Good disability access
Load in/out 7am‐6pm Events 10am‐12midnight

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Venue Name: Sydney Entertainment Centre Forecourt – Darling Harbour
The Sydney Entertainment Forecourt acts as principal function for public gathering and pedestrian access to the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Use as a
performance venue is limited and is generally used for outdoor support of the centre
Open Air –Brick Paved No fixed seating – build as required Variable
FOH Facilities
Stage Description
Power Description
10amp, 15amp and 32amp 3phase from Centre
From Harbour Street
Light and Darling Yes Yes Approx 5000 within 10 min

Monorail Harbour
Exhibition and Entertainment
Centre
Via Harbour St and Darling Harbour Promenade including disabled.
Toilets – Inside the SEC only
Variable
Information not available

Page 80

Venue Name: Sydney Showgrounds – Amphitheatre
Venue Category: Outdoor Space Suburb: Homebush. NSW
The Amphitheatre is an open sided venue steel covered canopy with fixed seating in half round configuration, used for concerts, product
launches . Adjacent to the Presidents Lawn,
2 x dressing rooms 65²m each with WC’s
Stage Description
Bare walls ‐Lighting Grid above stage
Power Description
Off Orana Parade ‐ Loading dock both sides of stage

Station
Wharf

‐‐

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Venue Name: Sydney Showgrounds – Main Arena
With a capacity of 15,000 for sporting events and up to 30,000 for concerts, the Main Arena is the premier venue for major outdoor events. It also has
eight function rooms with floor to ceiling city skyline views – adaptable to banquets, meetings etc from 20 to 260 guests.
Arena – In the round Stadium / Arena 15,000 seated
Meeting, Change rooms, conveniences
Stage Description
Built as required
Basic AV & PA Facilities – generally bare walls
Power Description
Vehicle access to ground


Station
Wharf

Pending redevelopment of Main Arena to transform from 13,000 seats to a 25,000 capacity multi‐purpose
venue with upgraded corporate hospitality, bars and function spaces, new media facilities and improved
audio and sound systems. The ground will also be re‐configured.

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Venue Name: Victoria Park
Venue Category: Outdoor Space Suburb: . NSW

Victoria Park is a large park in Sydney, situated on the corner of Parramatta road and City road, between the University of Sydney and Broadway
Shopping Centre. It contains a public swimming pool and Lake Northam, which contains a large fountain.



Stage Description


Power Description








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Venue Name: Australian Technology Park
Venue Category: OUTDOOR VENUE Suburb: Everleigh. NSW

Housed within the historic (1887) Locomotive Workshops is the Australian Technology Park’s Conference and Exhibition Centre it is a venue set in a
heritage space. Australian Technology Park boasts a range of in‐house catering options and an event management team
Venues Capacity
Exhibition Hall Length 91.5m Width 75.27m (6850m2) • Exhibition Hall caters for 5000pax
Exhibition foyer Length 12.8m Width 16.3m (208m2)
Exhibition atrium Length 42.5m Width 15.3m (648m2)
Dining Room 600 pax (598m2)
Auditorium (cinema) 520 pax (524m2)
Bay 6 Theatrette 137pax (148m2)

V.I.P. lounge Overlooking Exhibition Hall. Multiple meeting rooms, Dining areas for 450
Rigging Individually assessed. Wireless LAN network, Video Conferencing and audio‐visual services
Stage Description

Lighting ‐High Bay lights providing 200‐LUX. Additional lighting to 400‐LUX available.
Peaked roof Truss height at 9.5m and overall ceiling height of 13m. Floor load 20kpa
Power Description
Power boxes Located on all pylons (5.5m x 13.5m grid). Facilities Two (2) x 32 amp 3 phase. Plus
Five (5) x 20 amp single phase. Five (5) x 15 amp single phase
Main loading door Height 4.3m Width 7.8m, Additional loading doors Four (4) Height 4.17m Width 3.2m
24 hour security with guards onsite
Yes Yes Yes Yes 650 car spaces, 50 coaches
Level area walk in & lifts, Wheelchair access
4 minutes from the Sydney CBD , 6 minutes from Sydney Airport
Yes
As required
‐‐

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Venue Name: Cockatoo Island
Venue Category: Outdoor Spaces Suburb: Sydney . NSW
Cockatoo Island is a Commonwealth heritage‐listed site; all structures and fabric have heritage value. Sydney Ferries operates services to Cockatoo
Island from Circular Quay between 6am and 10pm daily (limited Sunday services) on the Balmain/ Woolwich and Parramatta River services. Equipment
or furniture is not supplied with this venue. Organisers need to provide all equipment required. There is an accredited caterer based on the island.
Kitchen facilities not available on the island. Event organisers may apply for consent to serve alcohol at this venue.
Venues Capacity
The Convict Precinct Mess Hall: 140 m², Asphalt courtyard: 920 m², Grassed lawn: 740 m² ‐‐
Naval Store ‐ 224.2 m² Naval Store ‐ 224.2 m² Waterfront area ‐ 100 m² ‐‐
Memorial Park 100
The Education Room, 40
Convict Workshops Building 138: 743 m², Building 143: 367 m², Total area: 1110 m² ‐‐
The Turbine Shed 1750 m² ‐‐

FOH Facilities
Nil – Built as required – Public Toilets are available, Water is available
Nil – Built as required – limited power and IT facilities – Limited waste disposal
Stage Description
Nil‐ Hire in as required – Sound Restrictions Apply
Power Description
has limited power and lighting facilities and is hired as a greenfields site.
By Commercial barge to Island
No Yes No Water taxi ‐‐
Various points depending on Venue
Minimal –Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
Variable subject to event

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Venue Name: Pier 2/3
Venue Category: Outdoor /Indoor Space Suburb: Walsh Bay . NSW

In a new 99‐year lease the NSW Government will hand over the historic wharf for arts and cultural uses for performing arts events and companies into
the future. The site will be re‐developed into art space for Australian and international artists, arts companies and performing arts venues. Future use
of the still to be determined and the Pier 2/3 redevelopment will be undertaken in consultation with key stakeholders and the local community. The
redevelopment of Pier 2/3 will extend the vibrant waterside arts, tourism, residential and business precinct, from the Sydney Opera House right
through to the future Barangaroo development.
Venue
Pier 2/3 : 190m long x 40m wide (Area approx 1.5hectares)
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible
Nil‐
Stage Description
Nil‐
Nil‐
Power Description
240v and 3 phase
Direct to wharf / lift access to 2nd level
Basic
Circ Quay Circ Quay Circ Quay Pier 4/5 Hickson Rd
Ramp access to the Pier 2/3 breezeway is available from Hickson Road near the roundabout at the corner of
Pottinger Street.
Basic available, further to be developed
Variable depending on events
The site will be developed into an art space for art and performing arts.

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Contents Page 1/2

Arena Large / Multipurpose Contents Page Page 3

Concert Hall – Contents Page Page 16

Contemporary Music – Contents Page Page 25

Lyric Theatres – Contents Page Page 34

Drama and Dance – Contents Page Page 40

Events / Other – Contents Page Page 51

VENUE SUMMARY PERFORMING ARTS

ARENA / LARGE MULITPURPOSE

Venue Category: Arena/Large Multipurpose venue Suburb: Homebush, NSW

Venue Category: Arena/Large Multipurpose venue Suburb: Sydney Homebush. NSW

Venue Category: Arena/Large Multipurpose venue Suburb: Moore Park. NSW

Venue Category: Arena/ Large Multipurpose Venue Suburb: Milsons Point. NSW

Venue Category: Arena /Large Multipurpose Suburb: Sydney . NSW

Venue Category: Arena, Large Multipurpose ‐ Suburb: Sydney. NSW

Venue Category: Arena Large Multipurpose ‐ Suburb: Sydney . NSW

Venue Category: Arena/Large Multipurpose/Outdoor Suburb: Homebush. NSW

Venue Category: Large Multipurpose Suburb: Homebush. NSW

Venue Geometry Seating style Capacity

Rectangular Stadium / Arena 1,200 Banquet

Public Transport & Access Train Ferry Bus Taxi Car Park

Olympic Park Olympic Park 2 routes daily Yes 10,000 spaces

Venue Category: Arena Large Multipurpose ‐ Suburb: Homebush. NSW

Venue Geometry Seating style Capacity

Arena – In the round Stadium / Arena 1,000 seated Covered

Public Transport & Access Train Ferry Bus Taxi Car Park

Olympic Park Olympic Park 2 routes daily Yes 10,000 spaces

Venue Category: OUTDOOR VENUE Suburb: Sydneyn Homebush. NSW

Venue Category: Outdoor Space Suburb: Homebush. NSW

Public Transport & Access Train Ferry Bus Taxi Car Park

Olympic Park Olympic Park 2 routes daily Yes 10,000 spaces

VENUE SUMMARY PERFORMING ARTS

1. The Concourse – Concert Hall

Venue Category: Recital or Orchestral Performances Suburb: Chatswood. NSW

Auditorium Geometry Seating style Number of Seats

Venue Category: Concert/Theatre Suburb: Bennelong Point. NSW

Venue Category: Recital or Orchestral Performances Suburb: Sydney. NSW

Venue Category: Concert Hall Suburb: Sydney. NSW

Rehearsal Facilities Present Primary Use Size Height (m) % Occupied Internal External hire

Venue Category: Concert/Recital Hall Suburb: Sydney CBD. NSW

Venue Category: Event Space Suburb: Paddington . NSW

VENUE SUMMARY PERFORMING ARTS

Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Sydney. NSW

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Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Sydney . NSW

Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Moore Park, Sydney. NSW

Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Moore Park, Sydney. NSW

Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Marrickville, Sydney, NSW

Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Homebush. NSW

Venue Geometry Seating style Capacity

Arena – In the round Stadium / Arena 1,000 seated Covered

Public Transport & Access Train Ferry Bus Taxi Car Park

Olympic Park Olympic Park 2 routes daily Yes 10,000 spaces

Venue Category: Contemporary Music Suburb: Sydney. NSW

Venue Category: Lyric Theatre Suburb: Sydney. NSW

4 2 Yes Yes Yes

VENUE SUMMARY PERFORMING ARTS

Venue Category: Lyric Theatre Suburb: Sydney. NSW