Warehouse Space at Bighouse Arts

Photo Studio in a Warehouse
·
Private space
9-11 Hocking Street, Melbourne, 3058 –
Northern Suburbs, Melbourne
Up to 150
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Our warehouse space can be hired for film and photography shoots, exhibitions, workshops and more!

Bighouse Arts’ warehouse space is a huge, light filled industrial beauty, measuring in at 19m x 16m. Featuring three walls of painted white brick, and one wall of 6m drop black wool theatre curtains, the space is versatile for different set-ups. There are x2 bathrooms, a small kitchenette, roller door access, drive in vehicle access, 15 amp power, 3 phase power, Bluetooth Speaker, Clothing rack, makeup area, courtyard, onsite parking and much more.

Available for hire -
Paper rolls
Smoke machine
Hazer
Godox Studio Flash Lighting Kit
Aperture continuous lighting kit
C Stands
Polyboards
PA
Vintage Couches

For events, please see our EVENT SPACE LISTING

Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Film & Photography
Full Day (8 Hrs) $550 + GST
Half Day (4 Hrs) $350 + GST

Event rates differ! Pricing upon request.

Available for hire:
Paper roll backdrops (Various Colours)
Vintage W Class Tram
Smoke Machine
Hazer
Godox Studio Flash Lighting Kit
Aputure Lighting Kit
Poly boards
Monday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Film & Photography
Full Day (8 Hrs) $550 + GST
Half Day (4 Hrs) $350 + GST

Event rates differ! Pricing upon request.

Available for hire:
Paper roll backdrops (Various Colours)
Vintage W Class Tram
Smoke Machine
Hazer
Godox Studio Flash Lighting Kit
Aputure Lighting Kit
Poly boards
Tuesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Film & Photography
Full Day (8 Hrs) $550 + GST
Half Day (4 Hrs) $350 + GST

Event rates differ! Pricing upon request.

Available for hire:
Paper roll backdrops (Various Colours)
Vintage W Class Tram
Smoke Machine
Hazer
Godox Studio Flash Lighting Kit
Aputure Lighting Kit
Poly boards
Wednesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Film & Photography
Full Day (8 Hrs) $550 + GST
Half Day (4 Hrs) $350 + GST

Event rates differ! Pricing upon request.

Available for hire:
Paper roll backdrops (Various Colours)
Vintage W Class Tram
Smoke Machine
Hazer
Godox Studio Flash Lighting Kit
Aputure Lighting Kit
Poly boards
Thursday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Film & Photography
Full Day (8 Hrs) $550 + GST
Half Day (4 Hrs) $350 + GST

Event rates differ! Pricing upon request.

Available for hire:
Paper roll backdrops (Various Colours)
Vintage W Class Tram
Smoke Machine
Hazer
Godox Studio Flash Lighting Kit
Aputure Lighting Kit
Poly boards
Friday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Film & Photography
Full Day (8 Hrs) $550 + GST
Half Day (4 Hrs) $350 + GST

Event rates differ! Pricing upon request.

Available for hire:
Paper roll backdrops (Various Colours)
Vintage W Class Tram
Smoke Machine
Hazer
Godox Studio Flash Lighting Kit
Aputure Lighting Kit
Poly boards
Saturday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Film & Photography
Full Day (8 Hrs) $550 + GST
Half Day (4 Hrs) $350 + GST

Event rates differ! Pricing upon request.

Available for hire:
Paper roll backdrops (Various Colours)
Vintage W Class Tram
Smoke Machine
Hazer
Godox Studio Flash Lighting Kit
Aputure Lighting Kit
Poly boards
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 150
Theatre
up to 150
Cabaret
up to 150

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Storage space
Free parking is available on-site (20 spaces)
Free on-street parking
Clothing rack
Paper roll brackets
Bluetooth sound system
Loading dock
Tables
Chairs
Bar Staff
Paper rolls
Photography Lights
Event Photographer
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

BYO alcohol allowed, but must be served by our staff

Outside catering is allowed

Smoking outdoors only

Event curfew 11pm

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(35 reviews and ratings - )

CR
Cait R.
May 2025
Photo Studio · 7 guests
Our experience at Big house Arts was great - Eileen was so helpful in the lead up and James was great on the day. Thanks team!
N/A
5.0
MB
Mitchell B.
November 2023
Photo Studio · 5 guests
Awesome space with props!
Nothing!
5.0
BF
Bethany F.
July 2024
Party · 50 guests
5.0
MB
Mitchell B.
December 2023
Photo Studio · 4 guests
5.0

About Bighouse Arts

Welcome to Bighouse Arts! Located on Hocking St, Coburg North, we offer studios and desks for rent to artists and creatives, a beautiful industrial warehouse space that can be hired for film and photography shoots and numerous types of events, A beautifully done up Vintage W Class Tram, as well as a recording studio and rehearsal room.

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