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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the online quote?

The quote provided is an estimate based on the information you enter. Final pricing may vary depending on your exact requirements, supplier costs, and any changes to event details. A formal proposal will be provided once your enquiry is confirmed.

 

What is included in the minimum spend?

Minimum spend generally includes: Venue hire (8 hours total, including setup and pack down), Event duration (up to 5 hours), Standard audio/visual equipment (excluding optional extras), Bar staff and bar setup (for packages including drinks), Cleaning staff (for larger events), Auditorium or dancefloor setup (depending on event type)

Do I need to pay a deposit?

Yes. A refundable security deposit is required to secure your date. Deposit amounts vary depending on the type of booking. Usual refundable damamge deposit are $1,000 for dry hire and packages, $2,000 for minimum spend up to 350 guests and $2,500 for over 350 guests. For events in the studio, the deposit is $500

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Yes, for certain packages (e.g., dry hire and weddings without catering). A BYO corkage fee applies, along with additional bartending staff requirements. 
 

How many guests can the venue hold?

Live Music/Nightclub up to 650 guests standing

Corporate/Dry Hire up to 400 guests seated auditorium setup

Gala/Wedding up to 300 guests table seatings

Studio Hire → up to 100 guests standing
 

How long can my event run for?

Event durations are usually 4–5 hours. Venue hire includes an additional buffer for setup and pack down. Longer events may be available upon request.
 

What audio-visual equipment is included?

Standard A/V equipment (sound, microphones, lighting, and main projector/screen) is included. Side projectors and additional technicians are available as optional add-ons. See full list below.
 

Can I change my booking after receiving a quote?

Yes. A refundable security deposit is required to secure your date. Deposit amounts vary depending on the type of booking.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes. The venue has an elevator and a goods elevator, making it fully accessible for guests with mobility needs as well as for suppliers delivering equipment.
 

Hours & Noise Restrictions

Our liquor licence permits service until 3:00am. However, due to nearby residential properties: After 12:00am, noise restrictions apply and additional security requirements may be needed. For this reason, we generally do not recommend events past midnight.

Can I pick up decorations the following day?

It may be possible if no other events are scheduled in the morning. Every Sunday morning, our venue is used for Glorious Gospel Church services, so all Saturday night events must vacate the venue and remove decorations the same night.

Is there parking available?

Yes. A map and list of nearby council car parks is provided below. Friday & Saturday evenings no restrictions, plenty of nearby options. Weekday daytime those council carparks are 2P, unlimited timed street parking is available, with limited spaces.

Can we bring our own DJ, band, or performers?

Yes. You may bring your own entertainment, or we can provide A/V support. Please let us know if drum kits or stage changes are required, as additional fees may apply.

Do you use OBS for streaming?

Yes — we use OBS together with Castr, which allows simultaneous streaming to Facebook and YouTube.

Can we add two additional wireless microphones and two condenser microphones?

Yes, it’s possible if you bring your own equipment (microphones, receivers, etc.).

 

Can we bring our own drum kit?

We don’t recommend it — our in-house kit is already provided and well set up.
Bringing your own adds unnecessary complexity and setup time.

Are stage monitor speakers available?

Yes, two stage monitors can be connected and used during your performance.

Can you confirm the purpose of the two side projector screens

Yes — the left and right screens are for camera video feeds only (visual only, no audio).

Do you have any more questions?

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Audio Specifications

Wireless Microphones
V1–V5: Wireless Vocal Microphones – Sennheiser EW 365 G3-B (4 units)
M1–M2: Wireless MC Microphones – Sennheiser EW 365 G3-B (1 unit)
D1: Wireless MD Microphone – Sennheiser EW 365 G3-B (1 unit)

In-Ear Monitors (IEM)
Wireless IEM Receivers – Sennheiser EW 300 IEM G3 (8 units: 6 wireless + 2 wired, all mono)

Mixing & Amplification
Mixing Console – Midas M32
Amplifiers – Powersoft T904, Quest QA3004, Quest QA1004
Stereo FOH – 2x Quest HP1110 Left + 2x Quest HP/110 Right
Stereo Lip Fill – 2x Quest HP125
Stereo Delay – Quest HPIsi
Subs – Quest HP/18BP

Stock Instruments
Keyboard – Nord Stage 3 HA88
Drum Kit – Mapex Saturn V MH Exotic 7-piece Shell Pack (6 maple + 1 walnut)
Snare – Mapex Black Panther Hydro Maple 14x8, 42 strand wires (Evans HD Dry Coated Skin)
Toms – 10, 12, 14, 16 (Remo 2-ply Coated Skins)
Kick – 22" (Evans Emad Clear Skin)
Cymbals – 14" Hats (Zildjian K), 16" Medium Thin Crash, 18" Medium Thin Crash, 21" Sweet Ride

Stage Line Inputs
L1 – Metronome (DI Box Included)
L2 – Backing Track (DI Box Included)
L3 – Bass (DI Box Included)
L4 – Acoustic Guitar (DI Box Included)
L5 – Electric 1 (Can be used in stereo with L6; extension to back-stage mic’d amps)
L6 – Electric 2 (Can be used in stereo with L5; extension to back-stage mic’d amps)
L7–L8 – Stereo D/I

Available Guitar Amp Mics
A1–A2 – 2 Guitar Amp Mics (can hang over your amps)

Drum Mic Assignments
K1–K10 – Share Boton, Tom 1, Tom 2, Tom 3, Hat, Bat, Out Snare Top

On-Stage Monitors

LED screen dimensions 13mt x 4mt, 3328x768px, aspect ratio 13:3

Cables run from back-stage stage-box to desired onstage positions

Our team will handle setup, placement, and connections

Stage Map

Stage Map

Venue specifications

Ground floor venue floorplan
Auditorium venue floor plan

Setup examples

Floorplan set up example

Parking & loading zone

Albert Palais does not provide parking facilities, but there are several alternatives nearby Here are the three closest council car parks, along with ample unlimited parking available on the streets. Additionally, for your convenience, a loading zone is situated near the emergency exit on Redmond Street, ideal for dropping off food or goods.

Parking nearby capacity
Parkings nearby
Loading Zone
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