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Artist-run space est. 2018

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From cosy acoustic gigs to moving poetry nights, community dinners, exhibitions, and more—this calendar is your window into the heart of MoveSpace. Whether you're here to connect, create, or just soak in the magic, there's something always happening. Come by, bring a friend, and be part of our community.

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Content Studio

  • We’ve got lights, 3 backdrops, photographers we can connect you too, or book the studio yourself and use the lights, and make content!

  • Independent Artists - $35/hr, $115/half day, $210 full day
    Funded Artist/Project - $45/hr, $150/half day, $275 full day
    Commercial Project - $60/hr, $200/half day, $350 full day

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Podcast Studio

  • We’ve got everything you need to get your podcast going, from RODE Podmics & RODECaster Pro, it’s plug & play. Bring in your laptop or an SD card, and you’re good to go!

  • Independent Artists - $25/hr, $80/half day, $150 full day

    Funded Artist/Project - $35/hr, $115/half day, $180 full day

    Commercial Project - $50/hr, $165/half day, $300 full day

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Recording Studio

  • We’ve got what you need to get a quality recording down, with the Rode NT2As, SSL 12 Mixer and a range of instruments come and have a play! We’ve got producers we can connect you to, as well!

  • Independent Artists - $35/hr, $115/half day, $210 full day

    Funded Artist/Project - $45/hr, $150/half day, $275 full day

    Commercial Project - $60/hr, $200/half day, $350 full day

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Meeting/Workshop Room

  • Got a team meeting or little workshop you want to run? Think about using MoveSpace, we’ve got whiteboards, projectors, a TV, post-its, unlimited Coffee + Teas for you to use!

  • Independent Artists - $120
    Funded Artist/Project or NFP - $150
    Commercial Project - $200

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Artist Studios

  • All our artists studios are now filled, however please express interest! As spaces do tend to come up occasionally.

  • Unlimited coffee + tea
    Free on street parking
    Rooftop access
    All rooms discounted
    Fibre internet
    Shared lunches & drinks
    Sharing work / referrals

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Content/Location Filming

  • We’ve had a number of productions, photoshoots, film out of MoveSpace! We’ve got a number of rooms and areas, that could make for great locations for your next shoot!

  • Starting from $50/hr, we primarily do costing for location filming on a case by case basis

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Perform

  • Come host your gig here at MoveSpace, we’ve got a high quality backline, seating, couches + cushions for your show. We also have live sound engineers we can connect you too!

    Lounge - 30 capacity
    Rooftop - 65 capacity
    (Acoustic shows only)

  • Poetry shows are a hit here at MoveSpace, express interest for hosting your 30 person show here. Otherwise 65 on the rooftop (weather-dependent)

  • Whether it’s a magic, comedy, theatre show, we have the gear, seating, and support that can help you bring it to life!

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Gather

  • Come host your workshop here, with heaps of seating, kitchenware, speakers & whiteboards, whatever you’re hosting we can find a way!

    You can fit about 25 seated theatre style or 20 in a circle with chairs.

  • Bring your community to MoveSpace, typically we reserve Mon-Wed nights for community groups to use the space.

  • Get in touch with what you’d like to host, and given it’s in the realm of our kaupapa we’d be happy to see how we can make it work here!

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Community

  • Join our free newsletter where you’ll see the events, projects & ways to get involved!

  • We’ve got 6 permenant artist studios available at MoveSpace, for artists, storytellers, community builders, freelance creatives. Get in touch if you’re interested in working from MoveSpace!

  • Get involved in our community by coming along to events, thinking of creative ways to bring our community together or volunteer at the next gathering!

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What’s On

  • We host events, meetups, programmes, workshops, shows of all kinds, check out our Events tab for more info!

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  • The space is largely run by the support of volunteers, and is a labour of love, all the money donated to the space goes to directly supporting artists of all kinds, creating & sharing what they love with the world.

    Your monthly donation would mean the world to us, whether it’s $5, $10, $20 or more.

  • You’re welcome to donate to MoveSpace; whilst were not a registered charity, rest assured the money will go directly to supporting emerging artists create and share more of what they love with the world!

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