The Chapel

Built in 1896, this chapel seats 280 and offers an unmatched acoustic experience.

With original features such as pews (with feet heaters), high ceilings, a gently raked floor, a Danemann grand piano, and the incredible Fincham & Hobday pipe organ, it offers an intimate atmosphere and beautiful acoustics.

The Chapel is a stunning and unique performance space, ideal for music, theatre, comedy, cabaret and more.

Venue Information

Venue:

  • Foyer.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Seated capacity of up to 280 patrons.
  • Backstage storage and dressing rooms available.
  • Toilets outside the building, including accessible.
  • Wheelchair access to ground level stage area.
  • Heating, including feet heaters under the pews.
  • Raked seating.
  • Basic equipment inc. tables, additional chairs & music stands.

Technical:

  • Basic sound system inc. microphone and audio playback.
  • Grand Piano.
  • House lighting.
  • Fincham & Hobday pipe organ.

  • Duty venue manager (required for any event with public on site).
  • Ticketing and Box Office inc. staffing.
  • FOH Staff (ushers).
  • Tea & coffee station and/or licensed bar.
  • Additional lighting/audio/AV  equipment available for hire through Mystic Entertainmentz (or another provider).
  • Technical and/or production staffing.
  • Cleaning.

Toilets, including accessible toilets are located to the rear of the chapel.
Free street parking.

We can provide basic refreshments such as a tea & coffee station, candy bar etc.

For more comprehensive catering, external catering options are available. We can assist and provide recommendations on request and our 1861 building has kitchen facilities that can be provided for additional fee.

Specifications

  • 12m x 12m staging area inc. raised pulpit.
  • Raked floor provides good sight-lines.
  • Capacity: 280 on pews
  • Access doors for load in: 160cm wide x 220cm high

Features

  • Pipe Organ (Fincham & Hobday).
  • Choir Vestry seating.
  • Two backstage rooms for storage and dressing.
  • Foyer area.

Technical Info

  • Basic sound system inc. lecturn microphone and audio playback.
  • House Lighting.
  • Additional lighting & sound equipment available on request.

Rate Guide

The table below is a guide only. Please contact BPAC to discuss your needs.

Definitions:
“Dry Hire” – the booking of the space only with basic inclusions (for rehearsals, meetings, etc).
“Private Event” – Attendees/public on site, but no ticketing or advertising.
“Public/Ticketed Event” – Attendees/public on site. Advertised & ticketed.

Community/not-for-profit discounts are available – as a community arts centre, we may be able to work with your budget – please get in touch with us to discuss.

BPAC Members receive a 10% discount on space hire.

 

 

Hire Type
Duration
Rates
Dry Hire
Min 3 hours
 Commercial rates
starting from $60p/h (weekdays)
Private Event Hire
Half Day or Full Day
packages available
 Commercial packages
starting from $400
Public / Ticketed Event Hire
Half Day or Full Day
packages available
 Commercial packages
starting from $900

Rules:
All hirers must:

  • Read and sign the venue hire agreement and provide proof of public liability insurance.
  • Adhere to our Code of Conduct and relevant policies including our Child Safe Policy.
  • Attend a venue tour prior to booking the space. Please contact us to arrange a time.

Make a Booking Enquiry

For all space hire bookings and enquires, please use this form:

You may also send enquiries to bookings@bpacballarat.org

Need more info?

Have questions or would like to arrange a tour? Email us at bookings@bpacballarat.org

Ready to submit an enquiry?

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