The Kyogle Memorial Institute (KMI) is Kyogle’s largest venue and comprises the Main Hall and the Banquet Room. The KMI is located on Stratheden Street directly off the Summerland Way in the CBD.
The Main Hall has seating for up to 400 people and includes a performance stage, lighting and PA system. It also has access to kitchen facilities.
The Banquet Room is located on the lower level and seats up to 80 people. It has kitchen facilities (which are also available to the Main Hall) and air conditioning.
Facilities
Stage
There is a large stage in the Main Hall that accommodates dance concerts, plays, fashion shows and performances. Female and male toilets and dressing rooms are located to the rear of the stage.
Stage lights
A follow spot light and various stage lighting is available for use in the Main Hall. If you need to use these lights please advise when making your booking and Council’s on-call staff will provide access to the required area.
PA system
The PA system in the Main Hall is located left of stage underneath the stairs. Please advise when booking the hall if the PA system is required.
Tables
Main Hall – about 25 Banquet Room – about 10
Chairs
Main Hall – about 320 Banquet Room – about 100
The tables and chairs can be moved from the Main Hall to the Banquet Room and vice versa. Please advise upon booking how many tables and chairs your require.
Gallery
Seating for 200 is available in the gallery, which overlooks the Main Hall. Please advise when making the booking if you require access to the Gallery.
Kitchen
The kitchen is located adjacent to the Banquet Room and includes:
Fridge
Urn
Microwave
Domestic oven and cooktop
Pie warmer
Pots, pans, tea pot
Large variety of cups, saucers, plates, bowls, utensils, cutlery and glasses
Cleaning Supplies
Garbage bins are provided – two in the main hall and one in the kitchen. There are also four wheelie bins located at the back of the hall.
Toilets
Main Hall: Male left of stage; female at rear of the hall; unisex disabled toilet at the rear of the hall.
Banquet Room: Male and female to the right of the room; unisex disabled to the left of the room.
Hire fees (2019/2020)
Fees DO NOT apply to schools, sporting clubs, registered Not-for-Profit Organisations, charitable groups and community organisations, or service clubs (excluding political parties) based within the Kyogle Local Government Area. However, bookings are still required and conditions of use will apply, including a minimum Public Liability coverage of $10 million (NB: infrequent – less than one a month or 12 times a year – private hirers are covered by Council’s insurance).
Main Hall (per hour)
Normal – $41 p/h for first 2 hours – $22 p/h for hours after
Full Day Rate (more than six hours) – $172
Full day including Banquet Room and kitchen – $286
Public Holidays – $82 p/h for first two hours – $41 p/h for hours after
Banquet Room and Kitchen (per hour)
Normal – $41 p/h for first two hours – $22 p/h for hours after
Full Day Rate (more than six hours) – $172
Full day including Main Hall – $286
Public Holidays – $82 p/h for first two hours – $41 p/h for hours after
Anteroom/Vestibule (per hour) – $22 p/h for first two hours – $10 p/h for hours after
Other fees and other charges
Private chair hire away from hall (per 10 chairs) – $8
Table hire away from hall (per table) – $8
Un-notified no show following booking – $72
Hook up to outside electricity – one off $35
Farmers Markets Electricity – $13
Reductions
Function set up/pack up (bookings of five or more hours) – two hours free
Rehearsals other than function day – 50% of standard fee
Rehearsals for confirmed booking on function day – 25% of standard fee
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