L2.1: Rehearsal Space at CoSCS

Level 2 - City of Sydney Creative Studios; 119 Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000
Monday–Saturday: 8.00am–6.00pm

Largest of two rehearsal spaces at the City of Sydney Creative Studios, the space accommodates performance based companies and collectives preparing for production. With a minimum 10 hour booking per day, this space provides exclusive access to allow for rehearsal mark-up and the use of sets/props for the duration of the weekly hire period.

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Note

Appointment required to access spaces. Once you have booked, you will need to be inducted by a venue technician. During this induction you will be handed a security fob for venue access – active for the duration of your booking only.

Please plan ahead for bookings on public holidays, or outside staff working hours, which are Monday-Friday (8am - 8pm), and Saturday-Sunday (10am - 4pm).

* Cancellations within 24 hours prior to the start of your booking cannot be refunded or rescheduled.

Size

13.5m x 9.7m (130 msq)
5.9m ceiling height

Capacity

45 people

Features

Mirrors with curtain cover-up
Black-out blinds
Sprung floor with 3mm tarkett
7 trestle tables and 45 chairs
In house PA system (incl 2 x wireless mics)
Allen And Heath SQ5 (With Dante I/O Card)
Bluetooth connected Audio to PA Speakers
HDMI connectivity to Projector Screen and PA Speakers
Yamaha U1PEQ Upright Piano
Breakout shared kitchen with fridge, microwave, instant hot water
Accessible toilets with showers and lockers
NBN WiFi
Access to loading car space (upon request)

Rates for hire

(exclusive to Artist Pass Subscribers)

	Hourly	Per Day (8hrs+)	Per Week (40hrs+)
Solo/Individual One person working alone in a studio	$17p/h	$16p/h	$15p/h
Unfunded Groups Two or more people working without a budget/funding	$24p/h	$22p/h	$20p/h
Funded Groups Two or more people working with a budget/funding	$33p/h	$31p/h	$28p/h
Classes An activity where participants pay for their involvement	$42p/h	$40p/h	$38p/h

Getting there

Please note there is no parking available at the City of Sydney Creative Studios.
Nearest Carpark - Wilson Parking, 14 Wilmot St, Sydney
Train - 5 min walk from Town Hall and Museum Stations
L2 Light Rail - 5 min walk from Light Rail platforms
Bus - 5 min walk from Elizabeth St Stand C and D

Further Enquiries

Jamie Exworth, Performance Technician: Jamie[at]brandx.org.au

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