FAQ + Terms and Conditions

REHEARSAL HOURS AND BUILDING ACCESS

Bakehouse runs two 5.5 hour rehearsal sessions each day, 7 days a week.

• Day session: 11.30am - 5pm

• Evening session: 5.30pm - 11pm
  
  Peak rates apply:

• Mon-Fri evening sessions

• Weekends both sessions.
  Off-peak rates apply:

• Mon-Fri, day sessions.
  
  EARLY OPENS
  We can open the studio for you at an earlier time for an additional fee:

  • $45 per hr, 8am-11am weekdays

  • $90 per hr, prior to 8am weekdays

  • $50 per hr, 8am-11am Saturday

  • $55 per hr, 8am-11am Sunday

  • $100 per hr, prior to 8am weekends

• LOCKOUTS
  More than two consecutive sessions over multiple days is considered a “lockout”.

Please see our accessibility page for further information, including elevator access and ramps in upstairs deluxe spaces.

TRANSPORT

• Official entrance point – Entry to Bakehouse Studios is via Little Hoddle Street only
  Note: there is no entry to the building from the main Hoddle Street due to heavy traffic and a no-loading zone.

• Tram – 109 + 12 tram lines - We’re 170m away from the closest accessible tram stops on Victoria St

• Train – We’re 75m from North Richmond Station which is fully accessible. There are a couple of ramps and some uneven paths between the station and Bakehouse

• Bus - 246 bus route stops on main Hoddle street, 150m away. From there, head around the block (either right via Elizabeth St or left via Victoria St) to access studios on Little Hoddle Street.  Alternatively, there are bus stops on Langridge St/Hoddle St or Cromwell St/Victoria Pde for bus routes 246, 302-305, 309, 318, 350, 905- 908, with a crosswalk for the road at the lights, 350m away

• Wheelchair accessible entrance – Our entrance is wheelchair accessible,  however it’s worth noting the surface has uneven concrete in places and a slight gap

PARKING

• Please call the office on arrival. We’re more than happy to assist with load in

• You can unload your gear from Little Hoddle into Bakehouse and then park your car. Prior to 6.30pm, there is only street parking available. The closest spots are on Elizabeth, Shelley, Regent and Butler St with 2hr, 4hr options, and a few all day parking spots available.Please do not park in the 2 neighbouring carparks prior to 6.30pm on any day of the week, Mon-Sun. These spots are directly opposite Bakehouse Studios entrance on Little Hoddle St, and the carpark to the right on the corner of Elizabeth + Little Hoddle St.

• There’s a Care Car Park for $13 - $15 all day (entry via Butler Street 6:00 am - 10:00 pm)

• We have one shared parking permit that allows you to park all day in these spots (please contact us ahead of time if you would like to use this one, which we can then arrange to drop to you at the load in area - please call upon arrival)

If your requirements at Bakehouse fall outside of a standard rehearsal, please inform staff as separate fee structures apply.

Filming and photography, showcases, events, workshops, conferences, recitals, or any project involving an audience or images being taken away will incur a different rate from our regular rehearsal prices.

Projects which involve corporate branding are priced on application - please inquire before use.

We’ve put a lot of love and effort into our rooms at Bakehouse, and our location & venue hire fees are part of the way we’re able to keep standing! We greatly appreciate you supporting us by getting in touch before taking any images away, so we’re able to give you an accurate quote.

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR FILM BOOKINGS AND LOCKOUTS

Bakehouse Studios require a minimum of 48 hours notice for any cancellations of regular bookings, and 7 days notice for any bookings across consecutive days (lockouts)*. Cancellation within those periods will incur the full room cost, should we not be able to fill the booking. As a gesture of goodwill, Bakehouse may offer a free make-up session for an off-peak rehearsal (at staff discretion) when cancellations are paid in full on the day, valid for 30 days.

*Cancellation Policy also applies when changing your booking to another date, if this change is made inside the 48-hour window of scheduled rehearsal, or within 7 days of scheduled lockout.

**Make up sessions are valid for 1 month from the original booking. When booking in your rehearsal, please state that you would like to use your make-up session and reference your cancellation invoice number so we can note that in the booking.

Bakehouse has a number of backline package options available for hire! Contact our office to discuss options, and be sure to book in your backline requirements prior to your booking date as hire gear is subject to availability.  See our hire gear page for more info

If you are bringing your own audio console, let us know so we can accommodate a space for this.

NB: Damage to hire gear or theft will incur fines

STORAGE

Bakehouse has storage options available on site!

If having equipment delivered to the studio for your project, please let us know so we can work out a suitable option for your requirements and discuss storage rates.

GREENROOM/ BACKSTAGE AREA

Please let us know if you will be in need of a greenroom or dressing area as part of your booking.

We will try to accommodate greenroom requests for an additional rate, though this is subject to availability.

KITCHEN FACILITIES

Bakehouse has 3 well appointed kitchens which you are welcome to use during your rehearsals: the downstairs communal kitchen across from the office, and self contained kitchens within both the Belfry and Scrap Museum precincts.

For production rehearsals, filming and showcase bookings, these spaces can be utilised for your outside caterers. Have a chat to staff to discuss requirements.

Note: no deep frying or open flames without prior approval.

SOUND SPILL

Is your booking ‘noise sensitive’?

Are you planning to bring in a theatre group, sensitive recording of podcast, interviews, live filming or an acoustic, classical or un-amplified music rehearsal?

Please speak to our staff about your specific requirements as we may need to customise your booking time or lock out adjoining rooms for quiet, this may incur additional costs.

Although we have extensively soundproofed, Bakehouse is designed for noisy activity and to quote Quincy “Silence is Golden and Gold is valuable”

AUDIO ASSISTANCE

Let us know if you require a Bakehouse staff member to assist you with audio equipment - we are happy to help!

REDRESSING

• If redressing the space, you must photograph the arrangement of the room before commencing and return it to its initial state following your project session

• Fines may be incurred for any damage to Bakehouse furnishings or equipment

• If the PA is moved from its initial position and set-up condition upon your arrival, there will be a fee of $140.00 charged. This covers a minimum call out fee for a staff member to return it to correct settings

PROPS & EFFECTS

• Hazers need to be water based, no oil-based hazers

• Candles - staff must be made aware of use of any plans to use open-flame candles, and a fire marshal (who is not part of production or artist team) must be present at all times. A refundable deposit must be paid prior to candles being used, which will be returned if there is no wax spillage following your session.

• Strictly no guns or gun props policy - please contact staff to discuss 

Alcohol - Bakehouse Studios is not a licensed venue. Please let us know if you intend to consume alcohol as part of a filming or showcase, as there are options available for temporary licensing at an additional rate.

Rubbish - Please dispose of all rubbish following your session - ask staff for location of large bins

Load Out - Unless otherwise arranged, the end of your booked session time indicates when the rehearsal room should be packed down and returned to its condition upon your arrival

Guests - For any large ensembles, you must run any guests past Bakehouse first. Bakehouse becomes a place of assembly after a certain number of patrons and we must comply with regulation standards. We appreciate your honesty and cooperation

No smoking or vaping throughout Bakehouse Studios rehearsal rooms or courtyard areas

Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. If you or another attendee are experiencing any form of harassment or unwanted behaviour, please contact staff immediately