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Brisbane Powerhouse is ’s home for contemporary culture, a magnificent power station of the 1920s reborn as an arts and cultural hub on the . A unique venue with breathtaking river views.

With over 1250 performances and events each year, we are one of the busiest arts venues in the Asia-Pacific region. Brisbane Powerhouse has an organisation-wide commitment to creators of all disciplines. We offer a year-round program featuring events across music, comedy, writers + ideas, dance, film, visual arts, digital arts, theatre and music theatre. We also open our doors to independent and emerging artists.

We help create events and experiences that couldn’t exist anywhere else, including outstanding dining experiences, the adrenalin rush of a festival’s atmosphere or the joy of witnessing a great performance.

Our building is the hero of our story, and its uniqueness is represented in everything our audience encounters.

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ROOFTOP TERRACE

The Rooftop Terrace boasts heritage listed like wedding receptions and cocktail parties, ROOFTOP TERRACE FLOOR SIZE 132m2 DECK 120m2 graffiti walls, bay windows and a covered the venue is sure to impress your guests. deck with million dollar views overlooking the Brisbane River and city. Ideal for The Rooftop Terrace encompasses use of CAPACITY: THEATRE BANQUET COCKTAIL CLASSROOM corporate events such as conferences and the large indoor area as well as an external 100 80 150 50 product launches, as well as private events undercover deck. 06 OUR VENUES RIVERBEND TERRACE 07

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RIVERBEND TERRACE FLOOR SIZE 95m2

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The Riverbend Terrace is a spacious covered deck with magnificent views of the Brisbane River. This outdoor space is perfect for private parties, wedding ceremonies and intimate 2 3 receptions. Adjacent to the Rooftop Terrace, both venues can be hired together, giving you exclusive use of the top level of Brisbane Powerhouse.

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With the release of the new River Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse has a unique opportunity to create a flexible, multi-purpose destination event and meeting space that can be promoted to several niche markets. The two modes are: ‘creative-thinking’ meeting space and traditional function and event space. Brisbane Powerhouse has partnered with Luxxbox, who bring their unique urban design aesthetic to the space. ThinkLab by Luxxbox offers a contemporary design solution for creating agile spaces for people to listen, learn and create together— perfect for the River Studio.

Located on the ground level, the River Studio’s floor to ceiling glass windows offer an abundance of natural light and an open, spacious atmosphere. Heritage listed brick columns create a naturally diverse space with built in breakout areas. Fitted out with the stunning ThinkLab interior range from Luxxbox, the space encompasses acoustic lighting, collaborative furniture, and agile whiteboards.

ThinkLab at River Studio in an opportunity for corporate and creatives alike to experience workshops, strategic thinking and inspired down-time. Whether as a unique meeting space away from the office environment, or a facilitated program challenging ways of thinking, this promises to be one of Brisbane’s most exciting bespoke venues.

RIVER STUDIO FLOOR SIZE 165m2

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Transform our iconic, contemporary theatre 1 into the venue of your dreams. With a flexible performance space, the Powerhouse Theatre is ideal for all event concepts, from public lectures, seminars and conferences to weddings and gala dinners. The Powerhouse Theatre is a highly versatile space with a fully retractable seating bank, revealing a flat 4 floor space of 458m2. Showcasing some of the buildings original graffiti mixed with an optional exposed brick backdrop for the stage, this space will allow you to make a lasting impact for your event.

POWERHOUSE THEATRE FLOOR SIZE 458m2

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The Visy Theatre is an intimate thrust-stage theatre framed by the columns from the original building. The space offers a surprisingly intimate and captivating atmosphere that will leave your guests with a memorable experience. The venue is a perfect setting for a main plenary for conferences and seminars for up to 200 guests.

VISY THEATRE STAGE SIZE 29m2

CAPACITY: THEATRE 112–200 14 OUR VENUES TURBINE PLATFORM 15

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The Turbine Platform is a dramatic TURBINE cathedral-like venue that highlights the very essence of Brisbane Powerhouse. PLATFORM The central hub of the building, this theatrical space is ideal for music events, exhibitions and product launches, or can be curtained off for private events like parties, banquets or a unique twist to a more traditional wedding ceremony.

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TURBINE PLATFORM FLOOR SIZE 120m2 incl stage

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PARK MEZZANINE GRAFFITI ROOM

The Park Mezzanine is an With its vibrant walls and ideal venue for smaller scale river views, the Graffiti Room meetings and offers beautiful offers a truly unique venue for views of . smaller meetings, conferences With floor to ceiling glass walls, and training sessions for up the space overlooks the Turbine to 15 guests. A contemporary Platform, or you can curtain alternative to the standard the space off to create a private boardroom, the Graffiti Room will atmosphere for your conference. inspire creative ideas for you and The Park Mezzanine can also your team. be used for interval drinks, a VIP area for events held on the Turbine Platform, meetings and theatre style presentations for up to 40 guests.

PARK MEZZANINE FLOOR SIZE 56m2 GRAFFITI ROOM FLOOR SIZE 42m2

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PERFORMANCE LAWN

Surrounded by willow trees, the Performance Lawn’s superb river outlook creates a stunning backdrop for your event. 1 The 750m2 lawn can accommodate a large-scale marquee, making it the perfect outdoor space to entertain guests for a cocktail style event, gala dinner, family fun day, wedding ceremony or reception. 2

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PERFORMANCE LAWN FLOOR SIZE 750m2

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The Powerhouse Plaza is Brisbane Powerhouse’s community gathering place, with the iconic and breathtaking building creating a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your event. Its open area is popular for outdoor festivals and markets, wedding ceremonies, and private events.

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“We had an overwhelming response from all our guests about how intimate and modern the venue was. The Rooftop Terrace was the perfect reception location, it made all our guests feel relaxed, comfortable and ready to party.”

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Brisbane Powerhouse is a unique wedding venue VENUE On the 7th of October 2017, Brisbane Powerhouse was home with breathtaking river views, stunning park Rooftop Terrace to the glamorous wedding of Maddy and Corie. Modern and surrounds and endless locations to capture the Riverbend Terrace elegant styling from Indigo & Ivy complimented by an abundance moments from your special day. We offer a variety DATE 07 Oct, 2017 of beautiful florals from Akirah Collective, creating a striking of locations to hold your wedding or commitment PHOTOGRAPHY accent to the industrial style of the Rooftop Terrace. A rustic yet ceremony, as well as industrial style spaces Trent and Jessie Photographers vibrant floral arbour created a centrepiece for the Riverbend for cocktail or sit down receptions and two on- FLORIST Terrace, transforming the aesthetic of the Riverbend Terrace into site restaurants to entertain your guests during Akirah Collective a classic ceremony space. The bride and groom were the epitome photographs. Our friendly and highly skilled staff will STYLIST Indigo & Ivy of style, putting their unique flair on the classic wedding attire. ensure that your celebration at Brisbane Powerhouse CELEBRANT Big Love Weddings is both memorable and enjoyable. 24 CORPORATE EVENTS CORPORATE EVENTS: A TESTIMONIAL 25 CORPORATE EVENTS MYRIAD

“The venue was chosen due to its unique character, unsurpassed location and a mix of great spaces, enabling a diversity of event formats, from intimate workshops to show stopping keynote presentations. The team of experienced Event professionals went out of their way to deliver an authentic and engaging experience by offering creative ideas with strategic execution. “

Brisbane Powerhouse offers unique spaces VENUE Once a year, MYRIAD gathers the world’s most influential that break away from traditional meeting Full venue takeover thinkers and tinkerers, entrepreneurs and experts, rebels

and conference spaces to ensure your DATE 29–31 Mar, 2017 and renegades. The aim is to push the world forward, one

guests have a memorable experience with GUESTS 1500+ essential question at a time. In 2017, Brisbane Powerhouse was

a lasting impression. We cater for all events PHOTOGRAPHY Stories by Ash fortunate to play host, featuring a world class line up of speakers including small boardroom meetings, large and entertainment, entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, conferences and product launches. Our high tech-lovers, and innovators. Over two and a half days 3,300 people quality sound systems, data projectors, entered through the doors to participate in the festival program, Wi-Fi and friendly event staff will ensure that designed to view technology through the lens of everyday your conference or meeting runs smoothly experiences and passion points we all connect with. and successfully. 26 SUPPLIERS PREFERRED SUPPLIERS 27 SUPPLIERS

Brisbane Powerhouse works closely with Catering We are pleased to offer catering through our exclusive partner, Zen Catering. a number of trusted local suppliers who Since launching in 2006, Zen Catering has quickly established itself as a leader in Brisbane catering services, having won Best Corporate Caterer three years running. are dedicated to bringing your event to From formal or relaxed sit down dining to delicious and stylish cocktail canapés, life. Images in this document feature the Zen Catering offers a broad range of menus to suit any occasion. With great versatility in menu development, the team is able to create a unique concept to suit all outstanding work of our preferred suppliers. functions from intimate private parties to large scale corporate and public events. Zen Catering brings a professional and polished approach with a creative edge to your corporate event, private function, or wedding celebration, ensuring your event will be remembered for years to come.

Beverages We are a fully licensed venue and are open until midnight. Brisbane Powerhouse offers a range of beverage packages for all functions and budgets, as well as the option of purchasing beverages on consumption. Whether you would prefer a local drop or something international, our extensive beverage list has you covered.

Furniture + Styling Inspiring and bespoke event concepts are brought to life at Brisbane Powerhouse by top-notch event stylists with a great range of designer furniture and accessories from Valiant Events. Whether you need professional event hire services for a corporate function, a sporting event, a cultural affair, or your own wedding or party, Valiant works closely with you to design, style and bring together your vision for your event. 28 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 29

s Do you offer a cash bar? FAQ No, we don’t have cash bar facilities in our function spaces.

Do I have to use your caterer? How long do I have the venue? Yes, we have an exclusive contract with Zen Catering. Their menus are Standard hire is for an eight hour period, this is to include the bump in seasonal and change twice a year, around March and September. and out times. We offer a maximum five hour beverage service policy and this usually determines your start and finish time. For example if When are menu selections due? you were to start your five hour package at 6pm, the bar would close at Catering selections are due two weeks prior to your event date. 11pm and guests are given a half hour grace to exit the space, with the Final numbers and dietaries are due seven days prior. function closing at 11.30pm.

Can dietaries be covered? Do you have sound restrictions? Yes, Zen Catering can assist with dietary requirements if we are aware Yes, please speak with your venue coordinator regarding the specifics of them seven days prior to the event. of your hired venue.

What options are available for beverages? Are there any additional charges associated with the venue? There are two options available for beverages, both listed below. Additional charges are dependent on final room set up and requirements for your event. Please contact our events team for a full quote. ​PACKAGED: We offer two, three, four and five hour packages. These are priced per What are your payment terms? head and include staff. Beverage selections are available in our menu. We invoice in three stages. Initial invoice is issued at the time of booking and includes the entire venue hire as a deposit. Your interim invoice will ON CONSUMPTION: be issued one week prior to the event date once we receive your final You select a tab amount. This amount is taken as a deposit and numbers. This will include catering, beverages and any additional hire charged on your interim invoice with the remainder being reconciled items. The interim invoice must be paid prior to the event going ahead. after your event and charged on a final invoice. You will need to nominate a contact on the night for when the initial tab amount is A final invoice will be issued after your event where necessary; for reached, this person will then need to sign off on an increase. example, if you choose to have beverages on consumption, there will be Staff are not included with on consumption beverages. Staff are a final invoice to reconcile the tab. Cancellation of the hiring where the $40.00 per hour, with a minimum four hour shift. Hirer cancels the event more than 28 days prior to the event, the Venue Management will retain 10% of the room hire as an administration fee. 1–29 Guests: One bar staff required Where the Hirer cancels the event less than 28 days prior to the event 30–89 Guests: Two bar staff required the room hire will be forfeited. Cancellation of the event less than 14 90–150 Guests: Three bar staff required days prior to the event will result in the forfeiture of all monies. 30 VENUE MAP + CONTACT US HOW TO GET HERE 31

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Bar Alto Powerhouse Theatre Graffiti Room CITYCAT: The New Farm Park CityCat jetty is PARKING: The Brisbane Powerhouse carpark Rooftop Terrace Visy Theatre Turbine Studio a short 300m walk from Brisbane Powerhouse. has over 100 free car parks. During busy times Riverbend Terrace Turbine Platform ATM BUS SERVICE: The 195 and 196 bus services we open a one way link road that connects to stop at the end of Brunswick Street at Oxlade New Farm Park carpark that provides more Drive, on the East side of New Farm Park. The than 200 additional car spaces. 199 bus stops at Merthyr Road and Hawthorne If you have a dinner or show reservation, we CONTACT US Street. Both stops are a short walk away from encourage you to arrive early to give yourself Brisbane Powerhouse. For more information enough time to find a park (and our tip is to head Events at Brisbane Powerhouse Brisbane Powerhouse Find us on social media on public transit schedules and stop locations to New Farm Park first as these parks don’t fill 119 Lamington Street, New Farm PO Box 364, New Farm Instagram visit translink.com.au as quickly). Secure bicycle racks are available Queensland, Australia 4005 Queensland, Australia 4005 eventsatbrisbanepowerhouse outside of the Stores and Turbine buildings. T 61 7 3358 8622 T 61 7 3358 8622 TAXI: The taxi collect and drop off area is in the E [email protected] E [email protected] car park beside the Stores Building. Free taxi phones are located in the foyer opposite the box office. COVER IMAGE: FALCON VIEW