Cityside Event Space - Conference, Performance or Retreat

5 (5)
· 8 Mount Eden Road, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand ·
Min. 1 hour
·
100
Cityside Creative Community

Hosted by Cityside Creative Community

SpacetoCo Host since October 2020 · 1k bookings

About this space

NEW VERSION auditorium

SLIDING SCALE PRICING - PLEASE USE DISCOUNT CODES PROVIDED if they apply to your group. All codes listed at bottom.

Our performance and event space is inviting, artistic, comfortable and well equipped for a variety of uses. It is often used by actors, musicians and poets, both for performance and practice. It is also well suited for retreats, workshops and conferences.

If you are a loud band looking to practice - please see the note at the bottom as there are particular times that you can book.

Facilities

  • Comfy couches and bench style seating (as shown in the pictures)

  • Soft plush carpet - comfortable for yoga or floor work

  • Full fairy-light setup & spotlight

  • Air-conditioning/heat pump

  • Wheelchair access (different entry)

  • Access to four individual unisex toilet / bathroom spaces.

  • Small attached kitchenette

There is also a large kitchen and hall space suitable for meals or as a additional breakout space. If you want this facility as well, you will need to book it as an additional space. See 'Cityside Community Space and Kitchen.')

Additional items included as part of the hire price are:

  • Microphones and PA system

  • Large TV monitor 85"

The venue can comfortably seat 100 people on the couches and chairs which are permanently set up in the space. Seating can be rearranged if required but we ask for the room to be returned to the default set up at the end of your booking.

Events which have a higher number of attendees or require additional administrative support may incur an additional charge. E.g. using the space as a film location, a gig, a wedding

Pricing

To make this space more accessible, we charge rent on a sliding scale basis. Please copy and paste the code that applies to your group to get the correct price.

Discount code: NOT-FUNDED-COMMUNITY-GROUP2 ($35 p/h)

Discount code: FUNDED_NOT_FOR_PROFIT or Social Enterprise ($45 p/h)

Cityside seeks to make community activity possible. If you need space and the cost is still out of reach for you. Please send us a message about your activity and we may be able to offer you an additional subsidy.

Cityside can also offer generous day rates for community groups and not-for-profits. Please message us to discuss your needs.

Special note for musicians who like to practice at loud volume:

We love having musicians use our space! However, this can only happen at limited times.

  • Friday evenings, between 5pm and 9pm

  • Saturday between 9am and 9pm

Please do not try and book at other times during the week, even it shows the space is available, because there are other activities going on in the building that would be impacted by noise.

You will need to bring all your own music equipment, including drums, microphones, leads. A PA is available to plug into.

Booking schedule

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Extra items and charges

This space has extra items and charges that can be added to your booking. Some may be required depending on your booking time and type, which will be shown at the checkout.

Large TV and PA system
$10.00 per booking
85" TV and PA speaker system
Cleaning fee
$60.00 per booking
This is a minimum rate. If cleaning requires more than surface tidying, there will be an additional fee
Piano
No Extra Charge
Upright piano available for practice.

Amenities

Screen WiFi Chairs/Sofas Family Friendly Toilets Public Transport Accessible Kitchenette Air Conditioning TV Heater Sound System Projector Wheelchair Friendly Lighting BYO Permitted Cleaning Equipment Bins Accessible Toilets

Suitable for

Creative Workshop Dance Drama Film Performance Photoshoot Recording Rehearsal Visual Art Celebration Baby Shower Community Group Fundraiser Gathering Meet Up Public Event Conference Meeting Class Course Lecture Study Training Workshop Meditation Support Group Yoga Family Event Wake Religious Celebration Religious Ceremony Religious Service Pop up Store Marriage Proposal Wedding Ceremony

Location

8 Mount Eden Road, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand

Opening times

Monday

6:00am - 10:30pm

Tuesday

6:00am - 10:30pm

Wednesday

6:00am - 10:30pm

Thursday

6:00am - 10:30pm

Friday

6:00am - 10:30pm

Saturday

6:00am - 10:30pm

Sunday

6:00am - 10:30pm

Rules

Enjoy this space and care for it!

Return furniture to the default setting if you move it.

Cleaning is the responsibility of the renter unless arranged beforehand. This will incur an additional fee.

All rubbish must be sorted into appropriate bins for maximum recycling opportunity.

Loud music noise curfew of 9:30 pm.

All health and safety practices must be followed. Risk Analysis must be completed for all regular programmes and events.

All health and safety incidents or hazards must be reported. There are QR codes on the walls of the space which take you to an online form.

For emergencies, call the phone numbers listed by the front door.

Reviews

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Additional details

Host's Cancellation Policy
100% refund on cancellations up until 14 days before your booking. After that, cancel and get a 50% refund.
Parking and Public Transport Information

Public Transport options are excellent.

Situated at the junction of Mt Eden Road, New North Road, Khyber Pass and Symonds St, you can catch the bus in any direction. Also Cityside is a short walk to Maungwhau / Mt Eden train station. (Currently closed for CRL upgrades - access from Kingsland train station with a free bus to Mt Eden Road.)

Bikes: There are plenty of options for making a bike secure around the venue. Personal locks/chains are required.

Parking:

  • Do not use the church car parks or driveways as these are leased out.

  • There is free parking in the street on evenings and weekends.

  • Paid parking is available during work hours Monday - Friday and in the local car park on the corner of Mt Eden Road and Symonds St. Rates are much cheaper than in the city. Approximately $2-3 per hour between 8am and 6pm weekdays.

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