Events Centre
Our new Events Centre is purpose built for young people to connect and create.
It provides a flexible easy to use and low cost central city venue for young people and organisations supporting them to express themselves and take part in a wide range of activities from music and dance, to drama to circus arts.
Opening Hours
The Events Centre is available for hire from 9am to 9.30pm, seven days a week for events of up to 40 people.
We can also accommodate larger events for up to 200 people on a limited number of occasions each year.
If you’re planning a big event, we recommend getting in touch early to discuss availability.
If you want to learn more and to book the Events Centre please email us by clicking the link below.
Pricing
The Events Centre can be hired for $50 an hour + GST.
About the venue
Size
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124m2 flexible open-plan venue
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13.2m long x 9.4m wide
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Pitched ceiling - 4m clearance
Floor
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Seamless sports flooring system - ideal for dance, exercise, and movement activities
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Sorry no ball sports or stilettos!
Staging
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Flexible modular staging up to 12m (six 2m x 1m units)
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Maximum size 12m2
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Leg height 60cm
Rigging points
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For circus and other activities that require fixed rigging points
Furniture
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Chairs: 100
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Tables: 10 Trestle, 5 Round
Sound
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Built-in sound system for speech and background music
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PA available
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Professional frequency wireless handheld and lapel microphones
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Auracast for assisted listening
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Acoustic panels on the walls and ceiling for good sound quality
Lighting
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Adjustable room lighting
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Fixed ceiling mounted flood lighting
Projection
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2 ceiling mounted projectors for single or dual wall projection
Doors
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The overall width of the main entry doors is 2.1m with a height of 2.2m
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The overall width of the secondary door is 1m with a height of 2.2m
Wifi
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Free wifi available
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible
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Auracast for assisted listening
Other rooms available
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Separate rooms available for hire in the adjourning Youth Services Building to act as a green room or for catering purposes
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Bathroom facilities available in adjourning Youth Services Building
Restricted Activities
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The space is designed to be multi-purpose however there are some activities that are not suitable for the space
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Due to risk of damage to walls and equipment ball sports are not permitted
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Alcohol is not permitted at any event or anywhere on the Youth Hub premises
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Stilettos should not be worn in the space
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To avoid potential damage to the floor, sharp objects should not be used.
Parking and transport
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Limited 60 minute parking is available at the 109 Salisbury Street entrance to the Hub
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Accessible carparking is available for valid mobility parking permit holders
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On street parking is limited
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The nearest paid carpark is at the Christchurch Casino (first hour free)
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Paid parking is also available nearby on Colombo Street
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Bike parking is available.
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Bus route 1&27 within walking distance
WITH THANKS TO OUR MAJOR FUNDERS
The Events Centre is proudly funded by the Christchurch City Council, the Rātā Foundation, the Maurice Carter Charitable Trust, the J I Urquhart Family Trust and the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board.
