8A Hyde St, Footscray VIC 3011

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APPLICATIONS OPEN 6 APRIL HERE - https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture/Programs/Artists-in-Residence/Melbourne-Fringe-at-the-Bluestone-Church-Arts-Space

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About:

Each year, Maribyrnong Arts and Culture offers in-kind venue hire and technical support at the Bluestone Church Arts Space to independently produced shows by artists based in, or with strong connections to, Melbourne’s West.

Venue and setup

• In-kind (free) use of the Bluestone Church Arts Space for up to 6 performance days with a maximum of 2 performances per day. Longer seasons that allow for word-of-mouth publicity to grow are encouraged.
• Access to the venue’s technical equipment comprising basic lighting and sound setup, portable theatre drape system, staging and access to a projector.

Venue manager and technician

• A dedicated Venue Manager, who will be a point of contact for selected artists and manage the Front of House services, including the bar. Artists will be required to provide a volunteer from their team to assist with front-of-house, especially for busy performances.
• A dedicated Venue Technician to assist in providing sound and lighting during the performance.

Marketing support

• Marketing support through Council channels.

Income and exclusions

• Artists will keep 100% of box office income, less any booking fees Melbourne Fringe Festival may charge.
• Maribyrnong City Council reserves the exclusive right to operate a bar during Melbourne Fringe. Artists/shows will not receive a cut or percentage of bar sales.

Offering a large open floor space with wooden floors totalling 251 square metres (including storage areas and amenities), the Bluestone Church Arts Space has been described by past users as versatile, unique and creatively inspiring.

It can accommodate 80 people seated or 100 people standing and is wheelchair accessible from the western entrance.