ESCAC Rehearsal Space - Darlinghurst

East Sydney Community and Arts Centre; 34-40 Burton St Darlinghurst 2010
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm
Friday and Saturday: 9am – 11pm
Sunday: 9am – 8pm

The Rehearsal Space at ESCAC - East Sydney Community and Arts Centre is part of a modern 2-storey building centrally located in Darlinghurst’s creative hub made possible through the generous support of City of Sydney. The space is designed for Performing Artists preparing for production, training or building their creative practice as well as being a venue suitable for performances, events, classes and workshops.

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For information on our cancellation policy please read our Studio Hire Terms and Conditions.

Size

17.3m x 9.7m (168 msq)
3.4m to 4m ceiling height

Facilities include

Mirrors with curtain cover-up
Black-out blinds
Sprung floor with 2mm tarkett
9 x trestle tables and 100 x chairs
In house 4 x speaker PA system
4 channel sound mixer
Air-conditioning
Foyer entrance/waiting area
Fridge, microwave, instant hot water
Accessible toilet with shower and baby change facility
WiFi
Limited storage (available by arrangement depending on storage needs)

Rates for hire

ACCOUNT TYPE	ACTIVITY	HOURLY	DAILY (8hrs+)	WEEKLY (40hrs+)	CLASSES	EVENTS
Artist Pass - Individual $20 annual subscription	Artist working alone in the studio	$17p/h	$16p/h	$15p/h	$42p/h	$66p/h
Artist Pass - Individual $20 annual subscription	Working with a team and no budget	$24p/h	$22p/h	$20p/h	$42p/h	$66p/h
Artist Pass - Organisation $100 annual subscription	Working on projects with a budget	$33p/h	$31p/h	$28p/h	$42p/h	$66p/h
General Access No subscription required	Non-arts working on a creative project	$66p/h	$66p/h	$66p/h	$66p/h	$66p/h

Getting there

Bus Oxford st bus stop - 333, 373, 399, 392, 394 and M10 buses (2-min walk)
Train Museum Station (10-min walk)
Car On-street metered parking

Please note: First-time hirers must allow 24hrs notice for initial booking as a staff member will need to be available to meet you at the studio to induct you into the space. Venue inspections for this studio can be prearranged with Management. All hirers must adhere to the Studio’s Terms and Conditions.

HIRE TERMS & CONDITIONS

Access Instructional Video

Discover easy access to the East Sydney Community and Arts Centre (ESCAC) with our quick guide video. Located in Darlinghurst and supported by the City of Sydney, this video shows you how to navigate from public transport to the venue, highlighting key facilities. Ideal for performing artists and event planners, it ensures a hassle-free visit. Watch now for a smooth start to your creative journey at ESCAC.

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