Looking for affordable community hall hire near Sydney & Canberra?
Collector Memorial Hall is your perfect venue for private functions, public events and country weddings in the idyllic NSW Southern Tablelands countryside.
Collector Hall accommodates a range of events including country wedding receptions, engagement parties, business conferences, birthday celebrations, and public events such as music concerts, theatre shows, markets and festivals. Within short walking distance to the hall are three historic country churches, suited to country wedding ceremonies, christenings and other significant celebrations.
Recently refurbished and ideally situated in the peaceful Southern Tablelands countryside between Sydney and Canberra, Collector Hall is available for small and large private functions, corporate meetings, conferences, social club gatherings and public events. We warmly welcome you and your guests to come and enjoy Collector Memorial Hall for your next country-inspired event.
Booking Calendar
Collector Hall Booking Calendar: collectormemorialhall.skedda.com
You can check venue availability and view the Collector Memorial Hall booking calendar online at the link above. To make a booking, for more information about the facilities, or to arrange an inspection, please email us.
Collector Hall Hire Rates
| VENUE HIRE | AREA | STANDARD RATE*: HOURLY | STANDARD RATE*: FULL DAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Hall Incl 20m2 Stage Excludes Audio Visual | 160m2 | $ 60.00 | $ 240.00 |
| Main Hall + AV Incl 20m2 Stage Includes Audio Visual | 160m2 | $ 80.00 | $ 320.00 |
| Supper Room Incl TV, hot water for tea/coffee Excludes Kitchen | 55m2 | $ 30.00 | $ 120.00 |
| Supper Room + Kitchen Incl TV, hot water for tea/coffee Includes all Kitchen facilities | 80m2 | $ 40.00 | $ 160.00 |
| Whole Venue Incl Main Hall, Supper Room, Kitchen, AV | 240m2 | $ 120.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Outdoor Event Space Incl Stage, Power, Grassed Area and Toilet access Excludes Outdoor Audio Visual | Stage: Size TBA Grassed Area: TBA | $ 60.00 | $ 240.00 |
*Local residents and non-profit community-benefit groups receive 50% off the Standard Rate.
For more information and terms/conditions, please read the Collector Memorial Hall Hire Agreement and Rates (PDF)
Explanation of Hall Hire Rates
As the central meeting place for the Collector community, we encourage use of the hall by locals, and non-profit groups that offer some benefit to the local Collector community. To support this usage, Collector/Currawang residents and not-for-profit community-benefit groups are eligible for 50% discount off the standard hire rate.
- Standard Hire Rate (full rate) applies to non-local hirers (residents outside of the Collector/Currawang region) for all events, including public ticketed events, meetings and private functions (e.g. weddings, parties).
- Local/Non-Profit Hire Rate (50% off standard rate) applies to local hirers (residents of Collector/Currawang) AND not-for-profit community-benefit groups. Applicable for all events including private functions, meetings and ticketed public events.
In special circumstances, hall hire fees may be waived for no-budget or low-budget public events that are in the interest of the Collector community and promote a sense of community spirit. Examples may include local markets, music concerts, community meetings, memorial services, youth theatre etc. For more information, please contact us to discuss your event plans and how we can assist.
Why do local community groups pay a fee for using Collector Hall?
A common question that the Collector Memorial Hall Committee has received from local groups is “Why are community groups asked to pay a fee for using Collector Hall?” To answer this question, the Collector Memorial Hall Committee has prepared a statement to explain why local community groups are asked to contribute financially. You can read the statement here: Why are community groups asked to pay a fee for using Collector Hall? (PDF)
Collector Hall Venue: The Main Hall
The Main Hall is a larger space catering for groups of up to 200 people, depending on the configuration. The main hall consists of a large open space, with the option of chairs and tables if desired, making it suitable for a variety of events for larger group sizes. Suggested uses include:
- Public performances (e.g. music concerts, theatre shows) with raised stage, AV and theatre-style drapes on-stage.
- Presentations, conferences and large meetings with raised stage, AV and flexible seating arrangements available.
- Sit-down functions and workshops (e.g. weddings, dinner parties, trivia, workshops) with tables and chairs.
- Large open area suitable for discos, dances and kids games, with stage area for DJs etc.
Main Hall Specifications & Facilities
The Main Hall is divided into two areas: “Main Area” and “Stage Area”. Both areas are included when hiring the Main Hall.
- Main Area Size: 160m2
- Stage Area Size: 20m2
- Capacity: 200 people maximum.
- Toilets: YES – female, male, accessible, parent change facilities
- Kitchen: NO*
- Stage: YES
- Audio-Visual (AV): YES – additional fee applies
*The kitchen is not available if only booking the Main Hall. The kitchen is connected to the Supper Room, with no direct access from the Main Hall. If you would like to use the kitchen, you will need to book the Whole Venue (Main Hall + Supper Room).
Stage:
A relatively small stage (20m2) is available, and suitable for use by small drama productions, music ensembles, presenters, panelists, or solo performers (e.g. musicians, comedians, DJs). NOTE: The images show blue curtains/drapes, but these have recently been replaced with black theatre-style curtains.
Audio-Visual (AV) Equipment:
For an additional fee, the Main Hall features high quality Audio-Visual (AV) equipment. If you would like to hire this AV equipment, select the “Main Hall + AV” rate when placing your booking.
Audio-Visual (AV) equipment hire includes:
- Microphones: 2 x microphones, leads and stands
- Inputs Available: RCA Stereo, 3.5mm Stereo, BlueTooth, HDMI and 3x XLR Wall Plates
- Speakers: 1200 Watt front of house, left and right
- Projector: Full HD
- Screen: 180 Inch motorised screen
- Note: Bring your own computer/device, FireStick, Apple TV, DVD Player, Blu-Ray Player or Tape Deck and suitable cables to use these facilities.
For professional AV services for your event including full PA hire, setup and run, please contact Versed Productions (the preferred AV service provider for Collector Hall). For more information, visit the Local Event Services page.
Collector Hall Venue: The Supper Room
The Supper Room is an intimate space suitable for smaller groups, with an adjoining commercial kitchen that may be hired for an additional fee. While the capacity of this space is 40 people, it is most comfortable with a maximum of 20-30 people. Suggested uses include:
- Intimate meetings and presentations with flexible seating available and TV screen
- Small catered functions and workshops with tables and chairs
- Club meetups and business meetings with tables and chairs
- Stand-up cocktail parties, tea parties and networking sessions with optional tables and food/drink service counter
- Food preparation in the commercial kitchen for offsite use or later sale (e.g. event catering preparation, bulk food production).
Supper Room Specifications & Facilities
- Supper Room Size: 55m2 (excluding kitchen)
- Capacity: 40 people maximum.
- Toilets: YES – female, male, accessible, parent change facilities
- Kitchen: YES – additional fee applies (except Tea/Coffee)*
- Stage: NO*
- Audio-Visual (AV): TV only
*There is no Kitchen charge for Tea & Coffee service only. No stage is available in this space – if a stage is required, you will need to book the Main Hall.
Commercial Kitchen:
Collector Hall is equipped with a professional-standard commercial kitchen, which adjoins the Supper Room. This kitchen is equipped to handle large function catering including weddings, dinner parties, conferences and public events in the hall. The kitchen is also suitable for professional caterers/cooks who require access to a commercial-grade kitchen space to prepare food intended for offsite use or sale (e.g. event catering preparation, packaged food production) on a one-off or recurring basis.
The kitchen can be hired in addition to the Supper Room by booking “Supper Room + Kitchen”. Note: There is no option to hire the Kitchen separately; if you only require the kitchen, you will still need to hire the Supper Room (“Supper Room + Kitchen”).
Kitchen hire includes:
- gas cook tops
- large commercial oven and trays
- commercial dishwasher
- large glass-door refrigerators for drinks and food storage
- microwave
- food/drink service counter with food warmer
- instant hot water for tea/coffee
- crockery and cutlery
- serving plates, serving tools, and cooking equipment and tools.
Audio-Visual (AV) Equipment:
This space has a 75” TV screen to use for your presentations at no additional charge (Bring Your Own Device and HDMI cable to connect).
Collector Hall Venue: Outdoor Event Space
Collector Hall now features an outdoor event space, consisting of a large open-air space with outdoor stage and picnic-style seating and landscaping, suitable for a variety of small-medium outdoor events. Suggested uses include:
- Public performances (e.g. music concerts, theatre shows) with raised stage and outdoor AV.
- Large open area suitable for discos, market stalls, dances and kids games, with stage area for DJs, bands etc.
Outdoor Event Space Facilities
- Toilets: YES – female, male, accessible, parent change facilities
- Kitchen: NO
- Stage: YES – uncovered, power available
- Audio-Visual (AV): YES – additional fee applies
NOTE: The outdoor event space is a brand new space, and at this time is still undergoing refurbishment. The space is available for hire, but facilities will change over time as the refurbishments are carried out. For the latest information on outdoor space specifications or to arrange an inspection, please contact us.
We encourage anyone considering hiring the outdoor event space to have an event wet weather plan in place and consider hiring the Main Hall as a backup venue, in case of adverse weather conditions. Due to local climate, this space is best suited to events scheduled in late-Spring to early-Autumn.
For professional AV services for your outdoor event including full PA hire, setup and run, please contact Versed Productions (the preferred AV service provider for Collector Hall). For more information, visit the Local Event Services page.
Local Event Services
We encourage individuals and groups hiring the hall to use services from members of our local Collector NSW community.
The Collector community is filled with professionals in a large range of industries that can bring your event to life, from floral designers to artisan caterers, graphic designers to AV technicians. By engaging local services, you are helping to keep funds in the local community and can feel secure in knowing that the person you have hired is already familiar with Collector Hall and its unique requirements.
Versed Productions is the preferred AV provider for the Collector Memorial Hall.
Find out more about local event services here.
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