For gigs, Church Street re-purpose it's lounge and photographic studio to create a bespoke performance venue specifically to support live music in Sydney's inner city.  The space has a intimate, casual "deep listening vibe" and is "pin drop quiet". It does not have a bar or liquor licence but there are a few pubs nearby.  Click here to watch a reel of some past gig highlights to get an idea of the vibe or better still, come to a gig.

We have recently become a bit too popular for our own good so sadly have decided to refocus our performances primarily to Jazz, Classical, Global & Experimental music.   If we're not right for you, there are some great nearby venues we recommend listed here. 

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Below are some conditions we’ve put in place to minimize the impact on the permanent occupants of the building, our neighbours and also to keep our hire fees low for musician-led bookings.  Please read this entire document before making an inquiry. Thank you for your understanding.    
 

Once you have a confirmed date and have setup your ticketing, you will be asked to fill the  CSS - PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST  to lock it all in.​

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AVAILABILITY

 

1. Concert bookings accepted only for Friday nights and weekend days and nights. 

2. Rare exceptions will be considered for mid-week bookings.

3. Concerts must end by 10pm with packdown and building exit complete by 10.45pm.  

4. Fri night bookings cannot soundcheck before 6:30pm.  Bump in can begin at 5.30pm.

5. No performances over 90db.  Church Street is an intimate, “acoustic” style venue. House amplification is predominantly for balancing.

6. Advertised start times for evenings are commonly “Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start”.  (8pm being the advertised start time in that example.)

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COST

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1. The room hire for basic evening concerts (put on by independent musicians) is $300 which includes studio owner Guy Gross to run the room. 

2. This low fee is not for Parties, Video shoots, Listening sessions, Open mic's, Music School concerts, Screenings or Concerts by funded music bodies.  These kind of bookings (though no longer encouraged) are priced from $400 - $1,800.  Get in touch for quote.

3. Unfortunately if Guy is unavailable the fee is $400 to help cover the cost of hiring someone else to run the room. 
4. All other roles need to be provided for by the organizers if needed. (Ticket sales person, Merch sales, stage managing and sound person - although Guy can help for most basic stage and sound setups).

5. See our venue hire page for up-to-date house / backline equipment inclusions. 

 

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PROMOTION - IMPORTANT!!!!!

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1. Organizers create and drive all promotion and socials.  It's up to YOU and your skills and network to fill the room.

2. Where appropriate Church Street Studios will add upcoming concerts to its website's Gig Guide https://www.churchstreetstudios.com.au/gigs, it's emailed newsletter and social media.

3. Please refer to our full name in promotional material "Church Street Studios" (Not a hyphenated "St") and link to all our socials accurately.  

4. We strongly suggest creating a Facebook Event and list Church Street Studios as a co-host to capture our regular attendees.  (You have to "like" Church Street Studios before being able to add us as a co-host.)

5. Feel free to print and deliver to us 4 x A3 bill posters which we will display in the venue. 

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TICKETS 

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​1. Organizers retain 100% of ticket / door takings and any merch sales.

2. www.humantix.com.au is the suggested ticketing platform. 

3. Ticket pricing is up to the organizer as is your returns policy and managing refunds.

4. Venue capacity is 60 people.

5. Church Street can provide use of its Square Card reader for door sales but organizers should bring a phone or tablet and create their own Square account here.​

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APRA & ONEMUSIC

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Church Street Studios is proudly a OneMusic licenced venue.  When you perform your own original music, please remember to lodge a Performance Report (previously known as LPR's) to make sure you receive royalties for your performances.  More information HERE.  

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FOOD AND BEVERAGES

 

1. Standard musician-led concert bookings does not include use of the kitchen nor can food be served. 

2. We discourage consumption of food on site.  

3. A complimentary water station is included in all bookings.   

4. We are an unlicensed venue.   No alcohol can be sold on the premises.

5. BYO is permitted by law but we prefer an emphasis on a "concert atmosphere" rather than it being a drinking / social occasion. 

6. Nearby Pubs and Restaurant options are listed for your guests on our Gig Guide.  Promotions should mention: "See Church Street Gig Guide for nearby food and drink options"  Or link directly to:  https://www.churchstreetstudios.com.au/restaurants 

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PARKING AND TRANSPORT OPTIONS

 

1. There are 8 off-street car spots available nights and weekends but not Mon-Fri during work hours.  Entrance to this car park is via Briggs St.

2. Our driveway on Briggs St is available for unloading gear anytime.

3. The nearest train station is Newtown which is a 15 min walk away. 
4. There is some unrestricted evening street parking in the streets nearby. 
5. All transport details are on our "find us" page and should be shared with audiences and invitees. 
    https://www.churchstreetstudios.com.au/findus

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ACCESS

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1. Unfortunately there is currently no disability access to the venue which is up one floor (22 steps).

2. The stairs are very wide (1.5m), and have handrails on both sides. 

3. With enough notice and subject to availability, a livestream of our gigs can be broadcast into a recording studio downstairs which have level access. 

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GIG RECORDINGS

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Church Street Studios offer a stereo recording of the gig with a pair of permanently installed overhead quality microphones and can be ordered after your gig.  We also have a number of tenants that can offer high-end studio quality multitrack recordings of your live gig.  More info HERE including a videographer recommendation.   

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Please don't engage audio recording services from a non-Church Street provider without discussing with us first.  iPhone video recording is fine, but anything more serious, we need to know the scope of the videoing before the gig.  Elaborate filming setups are not a "live gig" but rather a "video shoot" which incur a higher fee.

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PROTOCOLS

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1. An Acknowledgement of Country should be delivered as part of a welcome to the concert and performance space.  This is usually given by Guy Gross (from the pulpit... yes, really) but can be delivered by the concert organizers if preferred. 

2. A reminder to leave the premises quietly to respect the neighborhood should be given at the conclusion of evening concerts.

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POLITICAL STATEMENTS

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Church Street Studios is an autonomous collective of independent music, sound and screen professionals. We champion gender equity, support marginalized communities, and strive to make our workplace safe, friendly, productive, and empowering.  We don't tolerate sexist, racist, homophobic, or any other discriminatory behavior.

Our members' personal views on local and international social and political issues are as varied as our creativity, but we share the common aspiration for universal peace and the end of suffering for all people.

Our live performance stage is a platform to share music, love and a celebration of our common humanity.  To maintain this supportive and safe space, we request that performers seek consent from the Church Street Studios management before delivering any statements or other messaging from our stage that may jeopardise this intention.