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

About this space

Located on the ground floor of the Gate 8 building, this stylish and fully accessible venue offers a comfortable and welcoming environment for all guests. Create a private setting by drawing the auditorium curtain—perfect for focused presentations or exclusive gatherings. The space comes fully equipped with AV facilities and a lectern to support your event needs.

Personalised conference packages are available, including conference-style lunches, or choose cocktail-style roaming canapés for more formal events. Treat your guests to a coffee with a prepaid bar tab at Gracie’s Café.

Speakers Corner is licenced to serve alcohol from 5:00pm daily.


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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 135

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Lighting equipment
Storage space
Dance floor
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
Space has noise restriction after 23:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
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
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

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 with Grace Period

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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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