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Speakers Corner at Gate 8

Auditorium / Conference Room in an Office Space
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Semi-private area
88 Jolimont Street, East Melbourne, 3002 –
East Melbourne
Up to 135
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The room has a semicircular plan finished in warm timber and exposed brick, a high perforated acoustic ceiling and large arched windows that bring abundant natural light. A gently sloping floor leads to a small raised stage framed by black side curtains.

Room features: A ceiling-mounted projector, integrated PA speakers and a freestanding whiteboard are installed, and air conditioning controls the temperature.

Best for: Presentations, speaker events and panel discussions suit the room's layout and facilities.

What sets it apart: A built-in amphitheatre of tiered bench seating follows the room's curve, creating fixed elevated rows.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Prices

Sunday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500–$3000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500–$3000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500–$3000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500–$3000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500–$5000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000–$5000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Add-ons

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Theatre
    up to 135

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Lectern with AV inputs and lectern microphone
  • 2x Handheld wireless microphones
  • 2x Headset wireless microphones
  • Adjustable privacy curtain
  • Adjustable sheer and block out blinds
  • Suspension hooks in roof rated up to 300kg per hook
  • Light settings for presenting or atmosphere
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 5:00 pm

Host rules

* A full guest list must be supplied for all events to ensure smooth access to Level 6 where The Conservatory is located
* All guests are required to abide by the Jolimont House Member Rules, a copy of which will be supplied at the time of confirmation - the event organiser accepts all responsibility for guests adhering to the Member Rules
* Access to the Conservatory Terrace is weather dependant and therefore not guaranteed
* The Conservatory Terrace is strictly a non-smoking space, despite being outdoors. Any guest found to be smoking or vaping will be asked to leave the premises
* The event organiser must be on site at least 30 minutes prior to the event start time, and remain on the premises for the duration of the event
* Outside catering/alcohol is not permitted

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

About Gate 8

Gate 8 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Meet your host

Janee Webster
Member of Tagvenue since June 2025
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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