Venue hire

Phoenix Youth Centre has rooms available that can be hired by young people or by organisations for the benefit of young people aged 12 to 25 who live, work, study, or recreate in the City.

For general enquiries or more information regarding room hire please call Phoenix Youth Centre on 9091 4700 or email phoenix@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

Our Spaces

Expand the panels below to view details about our spaces and to make a booking.  You'll also find short virtual tours so you can view the space before making a booking.

Auditorium

Suitable for larger meetings and forums, dance, theatre and music events and rehearsals.

Features

The Auditorium features include:

  • projector and large screening wall
  • modular stage
  • professional lighting rig
  • large mirrored wall (with blinds covering)
  • external entrance and foyer
  • kitchenette access
  • seating/tables
  • performance and sound equipment available for hire at extra charge.

Room dimensions: 10.6 x 12.5metres

Stage dimensions: 361 x 481 x 60cm

Floor type: wooden floorboards

Book here

Tour the Auditorium

Buckley Street Meeting Room

Small meeting/counselling room or workspace located next to the main entrance off the multispace. Only available during centre opening hours.

Features

The Buckley Street Meeting Room features include:

  • tables and chairs that can be set to any configuration
  • two armchairs
  • coffee table.

Floor type: carpet

Book here

Tour the Buckley Street Meeting Room

Bunker

The Bunker (named as it was originally built as an Air Raid Bunker in World War II) is a windowless and soundproof space perfect for small music events or rehearsals, film screening, meetings and events.

Features

The Bunker features include:

  • projector, large screening wall
  • soundproof
  • external Entrance and foyer
  • kitchenette access
  • chairs and tables available
  • performance and sound equipment available for hire at extra charge.

Dimensions: 7.9 x 8.5 metres

Floor type: carpet

Book here

Tour the Bunker

Bunker Recording Space

A small space specifically for recording and editing music.

Note: only young people who have been trained to use recording equipment are permitted to hire this space.

Features:

  • soundproofed vocal booth
  • small foyer space with computer for editing
  • external entrance

Floor type: carpet

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Phoenix Gallery/Lounge

Large multipurpose space that connects all spaces at Phoenix Youth Centre.

During business hours, the Gallery/Lounge space is unable to be used exclusively.

Features

The Gallery/Lounge space features include:

  • reception area
  • kitchenette space with bar fridge, sink, microwave, and dishwasher
  • Phoenix Gallery – hanging/ projection art space for exhibitions
  • booth seating with desks for quiet group/workspace
  • couches
  • armchairs.

Floor type: vinyl and carpet

Book here

Tour the Gallery/Lounge

Kitchen/Multi-purpose space

Suitable for cooking activities, arts activities, dinners, group activities, break out area.

Features

The Kitchen/Multi-purpose space features include:

  • refrigerator
  • stove top
  • oven
  • dishwasher
  • prep area
  • stocked with kitchen and cooking utensils
  • wet area flooring
  • tables and seating
  • access to courtyard.

Floor type: vinyl

Book here

Tour the Kitchen/Multi-Purpose Space

 

Young Start Up Membership

Young Start Up is a program for young people who are starting their own business for profit aged between 12-25 years who live, work, study, or have other connections to the City of Maribyrnong. 

The membership will allow young entrepreneurs to:

  • Hire a variety of spaces at Phoenix Youth Centre form quiet working spaces to large and flexible creative spaces.
  • Use space until 10pm nightly, 7 days a week
  • Subsidised cost of $10 per day

See link for full details - Young Start Up Business Agreement(DOCX, 89KB)

If you are interested in taking out a membership or would just like to have a look at the spaces available.  Please contact us on 9091 4700 or email phoenix@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au