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270 Sydney Road Brunswick VIC 3056 — 03 9387 3376 [email protected] brunswickmechanics.com — @brunswickmechanicsinstitute

Brunswick Mechanics Institute acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation as the traditional owners of the land on which this building is located. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging and to

all First Nations peoples.

Hire Package 2019—2020

Brunswick Mechanics Institute (BMI) is a cultural enterprise in the heart of Melbourne’s creative community. Working with leading creative organisations across Melbourne, BMI hosts a diverse cultural program of performance, film, talks and music, as well as classes, workshops and community celebrations. Behind the scenes, leading artists use the spaces to create new contemporary works.

BMI is available for private hires and events year-round. The venue features a black box theatre, two light-filled studios, a newly renovated bar and landscaped forecourt. Our spaces are beautiful, unique and affordable. BMI can host a wide range of events and functions including meetings, classes and workshops, rehearsals and artistic developments, photo and film shoots and public presentations of new work and community events.

Located on Sydney Road in the heart of Brunswick, with the number 19 tram just outside and Brunswick and Jewell train stations a short walk away, BMI is easily accessible from the CBD and surrounding areas.

Overview of the Venue

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CONTENTS PAGE

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2019—2020Hire Package

Theatre

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Hire Package — Theatre 2019—2020

The Theatre is a traditional black box, suitable for live performance (theatre, contemporary dance and music), community events, film screenings, literary launches, creative developments, showings, micro-festivals and presentations.

The Theatre contains a 111-seat retractable tiered seating bank. The space is fully equipped with a suite of lighting, sound and AV equipment. Black curtains circle the room to block all-natural light if required. The space connects to a backstage area, dressing room space offered on a case-by-case basis. The Theatre, backstage and dressing room spaces are all wheelchair accessible.

The Theatre can accommodate more than 111 people seated (with the seating bank extended and additional chairs) or 200 people standing. The space opens to the Brunswick Mechanics Institute foyer with a fully licensed bar.

TheatreOverview

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DIMENSIONS

– With seating bank extended: 9235mm long × 8400mm wide

– Without seating bank: 17625mm long × 8400mm wide

– Floor to ceiling height: 6145mm

– Floor to underside of grid height: 4550mm

BLACKOUT

– Full blackout: drapes on all windows

FLOOR

– Timber boards (black)

LOADING DOCK/ACCESS

– Via double doors from back car park: 1012mm wide × 2250mm tall

LIGHTING

– Control: LSC Maxim MP 24/48 lighting control desk

– Dimmers: 48 × channels LSC E-Pak dimmers (hardwired)

– Looms: 8 × patch bars are located along the length of the room, at full width – see plans for details

– Lighting bars/positions: 8 × patch bars – see plans for details

– Load capacity lighting bars: SWL = 30kg per lineal meter

– The maximum single load that may be supported directly to each steel dropper is 120kg

– No dynamic loads should be supported on the frame unless specifically approved by the Venue

LIGHTING FIXTURES

– Par 56 black: 8 × black with colour frame, 240V plug and Par Safe

– LED tri-12 Par: 9 × Nitec slim-profile RGB tri-color LED

– PC: 5 × Selecon compact PC (1200W), with barn doors

– PC: 2 × Selcon Acclaim PC (650W), with barn doors

– Fresnel: 8 × Selecon Acclaim Fresnel (650W)

– Mini Fresnels: 6 × mini Fresnels (either 500W or 650W lamps), four with barn doors

– Cyc Lights: 4 × Cyclorama Floods (500W)

– 240V Par 16: 3 × black alloy Par 16

– Profile: 4 × Selecon Acclaim Axial (600W), 18-34 degrees

– Profile: 2 × Selecon Zoomspots (650W), 24-40 degrees

– Selecon Living Light: 3 × Selecon Living Light (75W, 12V)

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SOUND

– FOH Speakers: 2 × JBL SP215-9 two-way speaker

– Subwoofers: 2 × JBL Eon 15 P 10in self-powered subwoofer speakers, with stands

– Monitors: 2 × Yamaha SM121V two-way floor monitor

– Amp FOH: 1 × P4500 power amp

– Amp Monitors: 1 × Perreaux 6000 amp

VISUAL

– Projector: Optoma EH515T DLP high brightness full HD widescreen projector

– Projector Screen: 150in Smartfold screen

– Image size: 3319 × 1867mm or 150in (3.81m) diagonally

– Screen frame width: 3.40m

– Screen frame height: 1.95m

– Minimum frame height: 3.34m

– Maximum frame height: 3.79m

– Aspect ratio: 16:9

– Front and rear projection available

FACILITIES

– Dressing room and backstage storage space, tables, chairs, shared kitchen facilities, WiFi, wheelchair accessible, heating/cooling, accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms

ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM

111-SEAT SEATING BANK

STAGING

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Studio 1

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Hire Package — Studio 1 2019—2020

Studio 1 is a highly adaptable, large bright room with hardwood floors, white walls, high ceilings and four large windows. The space is suitable for creative developments and showings, photoshoots and film shoots, exhibitions, dance and exercise, community events, rehearsals, workshops and classes, meetings, small functions and auditions. The space opens to the Brunswick Mechanics Institute foyer with a fully licensed bar.

Studio 1 can accommodate up to 80 people standing and 55 seated, with furniture that can be configured in a number of layouts to suit the purpose of your hire.

Studio 1 Overview

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DIMENSIONS

– 10035mm long × 6280mm wide


WALLS

– White painted walls

FLOOR

– Timber boards (brown)

ACCESS

– Doorways: 1012mm wide × 2250mm tall

BLACKOUT

– No blackout possible, no drapes

SOUND

– Mixing Desk: 1 × 8-channel Soundcraft EFx8 mixing console

– Speakers: JBL EON power 15 self-powered speakers, with stands

AV EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL, ROVING)

– Projector: Optoma EH515T DLP Full HD High Brightness Projector

– 1 × Jands 4PAK Dimmer (240V)

LIGHTING

– LED Tri-12 Par: 4 × Nitec slim-profile RGB tri-color LED (white and pink)

– Permanent ring light around perimeter of room and 6 × LED downlights

POWER

– 8 power points

FACILITIES

– Tables, chairs, couches, bar tables, stools, shared kitchen facilities, WiFi, whiteboards, heating/cooling, hanging rail, accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms

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Studio 2

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Studio 2 is a flexible, bright room with high ceilings, two large windows and a painted concrete floor. The space is ideal for meetings, interviews, play readings, co-working, auditions, presentations, small rehearsals and classes. A large glass door opens onto the BMI forecourt allowing street access into the room if desired. The space opens to the Brunswick Mechanics Institute foyer with a fully licensed bar.

Studio 2 can accommodate small groups and the furniture can be configured in a number of layouts to suit the purpose of your hire.

Studio 2 Overview

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DIMENSIONS

– 6355mm long × 4530mm wide


WALLS

– White painted walls

FLOOR

– Painted concrete (black)

ACCESS

– Doorways: 1015mm wide × 2250mm tall

BLACKOUT

– No blackout possible, no drapes

– Timber venetian blinds

LIGHTING

– Fluorescent tubes (white and pink)

POWER

– 14 power points

CAPACITY

– 15 – 20 standing

– 12 seated (depending on configuration of furniture)

FACILITIES

– Tables, chairs, piano, shared kitchen facilities, WiFi, whiteboards, heating/cooling, accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms

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Pricing

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Hire Package — Pricing 2019—2020

NOT FOR PROFIT/COMMUNITY RATE COMMERCIAL RATE

ROOM PER HOUR FULL DAY WEEKLY (5-DAYS) PER HOUR FULL DAY WEEKLY (5-DAYS)

THEATRE Meetings, Rehearsals and Developments

40 250 800 50 350 1400

THEATRE Public Events

N/A 300 1200 N/A 500 2000

STUDIO 1 Meetings, Rehearsals and Developments

30 180 650 40 300 1200

STUDIO 1 Public Events

N/A 220 880 N/A 400 1600

STUDIO 2 Meetings, Rehearsals and Developments

25 125 500 35 250 1000

STUDIO 2 Public Events

N/A 175 700 N/A 300 1200

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PRICING

Note: these prices do not include staffing costs. For a full quote please contact us at [email protected].

Note: exclusive use of Studio 1, Studio 2 and/or the Theatre attracts an additional 20% surcharge. Exclusive use ensures no one else will use the space during a multi-day hire e.g. the hirer may leave set/equipment in the space overnight.

Note: prices include GST.

Note: minimum hire of 3 hours for all spaces.

STAFFING

Brunswick Mechanics Institute works with an enthusiastic team of venue supervisors, technicians and front-of-house staff who are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all events at the venue. Staffing is required for all public presentations and events, so please get in touch to discuss staffing arrangements for your next event.

BOOKING A SPACE

To book a space, come and see the venue or request a detailed quote, please contact:

[email protected] or call us on (03) 9387 3376.

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Floor Plans

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Hire Package — Floor Plans 2019—2020

Theatre Plan with Lighting Rig

NOTE: The horizontal grid has been rated to 30kg per lineal metre.

Each vertical dropper has a total SWL of 120kg each.

This is with NO load on the horizontal conduit.

For further infomation, please consult certification from Frank Cichello at Moreland City Council.

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Theatre Plan with Lighting Rig (Retracted)

NOTE: The horizontal grid has been rated to 30kg per lineal metre.

Each vertical dropper has a total SWL of 120kg each.

This is with NO load on the horizontal conduit.

For further infomation, please consult certification from Frank Cichello at Moreland City Council.

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Studio 1 Plan Studio 2 Plan

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Bar and Catering

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Hire Package — Bar and Catering 2019—2020

BAR

BMI holds a liquor license and our venue supervisors manage all bar related activities for events, including the stocking and selling of alcohol.

We currently stock:

– Four Pillars gin

– Archie Rose vodka

– Noisy Ritual wines

– Mountain Goat beer

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CATERING

We work with a number of local businesses to provide bespoke hospitality offerings for your time at BMI. If you’d like us to take care of the catering for your next happening, please let us know in your booking enquiry to [email protected].

Our catering suppliers are →

MABU MABU

Mabu Mabu are a Torres Strait owned and run business with an emphasis on using fresh, seasonal and native ingredients to create beautiful dishes that bring people together. Mabu Mabu is a term from the Torres Strait that translates to ‘help yourself.’ Traditionally, a Mabu Mabu is a banquet, shared table or big family meal. Their menu ranges from creative finger food to a whole village feast.

GREEN REFECTORY

Green Refectory is a Brunswick institution, offering delicious pastries, pies, cakes, salads, rolls and sandwiches for any occasion. Green Refectory’s offerings are perfect for a casual morning or afternoon tea, or for feeding a crowd.

TEA & COFFEE PACKAGES

We also provide tea and coffee packages, perfect for meetings, rehearsals and creative developments, featuring filter coffee from Everyday Coffee.

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Getting Here and Accessibility

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Hire Package — Getting Here and Accessibility 2019—2020

Brunswick Mechanics Institute is located at 270 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056.

Brunswick Mechanics Institute is a wheelchair-accessible venue, with gender-neutral and accessible bathrooms. The hirable spaces at the venue operate all on one level, however flooring can be uneven in places.

Accessible entry to the building is via the front door, which has a ramp to its left (if viewing from Sydney Road). This is the main entrance and exit to the building for all patrons.

Brunswick Mechanics Institute is committed to making our events, programs and venue as inclusive and accessible as possible.

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AFTER-HOURS ACCESS

After-hours access is possible, via arrangement with the venue. Hirers are issued with information for access outside of business hours and hirer inductions include opening and locking-up procedures.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Brunswick Mechanics Institute is located next to the Brunswick Town Hall/Sydney Road tram stop on the number 19 line, just a 17-minute tram ride from Melbourne Central.

We are a 9-minute walk from both Brunswick Station and Jewell Station.

The 506 (Moonee Ponds – Westgarth Station) bus runs along Glenlyon Road with a stop just outside Brunswick Mechanics Institute on Glenlyon Road.

PARKING

General permit parking is available in the car park directly behind the venue with entry located on David Street. The car park permit hours of operation are 8am – 5pm. Parking after 5pm is free.

There are 2 × wheelchair accessible parking spaces located at the corner of David Street and Glenlyon Road, and another 2 × wheelchair accessible parking spaces located a little further down Glenlyon Road, in front of the Brunswick Community Health Centre. If navigating to the venue entrance from these parking spaces, you’ll need to head back up Glenlyon Road (towards Sydney Road), in order to enter the venue.

CYCLING

Brunswick Mechanics Institute opens onto the corner of Sydney Road and Glenlyon Road, adjacent to Brunswick Town Hall. A dedicated cycling lane runs along Glenlyon Road and along the Upfield train line.

SUSTAINABILITY

Brunswick Mechanics Institute strives to be an example of eco-conscious venue management within the local Moreland community and beyond.

Through the delivery of our public events, private hires and the provision of space for artistic development, we aim to influence and empower our community to operate and live sustainably, inviting artists, hirers and audiences to participate in ethical decision-making at all levels of engagement with the venue.

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Hire Package 2019—2020

Thank You

BOOKING A SPACE

To book a space, come and see the venue or request a detailed quote, please contact:

[email protected] or call us on (03) 9387 3376.

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