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Essendonians Function Space at NEC Hangar - Essendon Football Club

Function Room in a Sports Club
·
Private space
32 Watson Drive, Melbourne, 3045 –
Northern Suburbs, Melbourne
Up to 200
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Essendonians Function Space can cater to gatherings ranging from 10 to 300 people.

As you enter, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the expansive NEC Hangar facility, with its two ovals, providing guests with a unique opportunity to observe team training sessions, pending events, and training schedules through the magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows.

The room layout is highly flexible, allowing us to configure the space according to your specific needs. Whether you're planning a small conference, a productive meeting, an interactive workshop, an intimate gathering, or a larger cocktail party, our suite of facilities can be tailored to suit any type of event.

Our goal is to provide a seamless experience for you and your guests. The space is thoughtfully designed to offer both functionality and aesthetics, ensuring that your event is not only successful but also visually appealing. We understand the importance of creating the right atmosphere, and our team is dedicated to making your vision a reality.

Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 300
  • Dining
    up to 200
  • Theatre
    up to 200
  • Cabaret
    up to 160

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
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
  • Free parking is available on-site (250 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Breakout Space (Additional Fee)
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- Outside catering is not permitted
- No smoking at the venue
- Access only to the hired and public areas - further restrictions may apply

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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About NEC Hangar - Essendon Football Club

NEC Hangar - Essendon Football Club 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

James Harty
Member of Tagvenue since May 2023
2h Response time
88% Response rate

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