Regular hirers at STACC meet at the same time, on the same day of the week – weekly, fortnightly or monthly, at least 10 times per year. If you regularly need a space to create, rehearse, meet, or train – STACC is home to a range of community spaces that are available for regular hire.
Regular Room Hire (including GST) as of January 2024 Minimum of 10 bookings a year in the same room, same day, same time - |
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Rate A (Community) Per Hour |
Rate B (Standard) Per Hour |
Seniors Group Per 5 Hour Session |
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One Flexible Space | $11.80 | One Flexible Space | $39.30 | One Flexible Space | $11.80 |
Two Flexible Spaces | $22.90 | Two Flexible Spaces | $48.40 | Two Flexible Spaces | $16.30 |
Three Flexible Spaces | $33.90 | Three Flexible Spaces | $59.80 | Three Flexible Spaces | $22.90 |
Meeting Room 1 | $12.30 | Meeting Room 1 | $39.30 | Meeting Room 1 | $12.30 |
Meeting Room 2 | $12.30 | Meeting Room 2 | $39.30 | Meeting Room 2 | $12.30 |
Art & Craft Studio | $12.30 | Art & Craft Studio | $39.30 | Art & Craft Studio | $12.30 |
Dance Studio | $12.30 | Dance Studio | $39.30 | Dance Studio | $12.30 |
Consulting Room | $12.30 | Consulting Room | $39.30 | Consulting Room | $12.30 |
The Bowery Theatre and STACC arranges a security guard to be present when regular hirers are booked, at no cost to the hirer. Late cancellations may incur security fees.
Induction: You are required to complete an induction to the venue prior to becoming a regular hirer.
Shared Space: The Bowery Theatre and STACC building is an arts and community hub – other rooms will be utilised by other groups during your booking. There is potential for noise bleed between different rooms.
Public Liability Insurance: Regular hirers are required to have public liability insurance and must provide a copy of their current certificate.
After hours: There are no staff at the Bowery Theatre and STACC after hours and the front doors do not automatically open. If your booking is after hours, you will use your swipe card to enter. You must provide a doorperson to open the doors for other guests as they arrive (doors must not be chocked open), or you can book front of house staff to assist at an additional cost.
Staffing: Front of house staff and technicians can be booked at an additional cost to assist with your activities if required.
Liquor: It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct liquor licenses for your bookings, if required. A copy of your certificate must be provided.
Food: It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct food licenses for your bookings, if required. A copy of your license must be provided. The Bowery Theatre and STACC do not have catering services or food license.
Gaming/Gambling: Gambling is not permitted at any Council venue.
Conditions of use: When you submit a regular hire application, you are agreeing to the full conditions of use.
Can we serve alcohol and food at our meeting?
Yes, if you have the correct licenses. See important information above. If you are planning a function or event, different rates and requirements apply – please submit a function hire application.
Can we come earlier than our booking to set-up and/or stay later than our booking to pack-up?
No. Your booking must include set-up and pack-up time.
Am I eligible for the community group rate?
To receive the discounted community groups rate, the organisation must be a registered Incorporated Association who are able to demonstrate the group is voluntary and receive minimal or no funding to run group activities or programs, with at least 50% of its members being Brimbank residents.
What time can we book STACC until?
Everyone must be out of the building by midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, and out by 11pm all other nights.
Do I need public liability insurance?
Yes. If you do not have public liability you may be able book spaces at STACC as a casual hirer.
Can STACC staff help to set-up and/or pack-down before and/or after the event?
If you require staff for your booking, you can request to book technicians or front of house staff at an additional cost – see important information above. If you do not book staff, there will be no STACC staff to assist.
Regular hirers are invoiced quarterly in arrears, in January, April, July, and October. Pay your invoice using one of the methods listed on the invoice.