THE SUBSTATION

Theatre

Venue information

1 Market Street, Newport, VIC, 3015

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https://thesubstation.org.au/hire

simone@thesubstation.org.au

9391 1110

This venue hosts live, original music on

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Genres presented

ALL * Experimental / avant-garde * Electronic * Ambient / drone * Electroacoustic * Noise / harsh noise * Techno / club * IDM * DJ / turntablism * Post-punk * Punk * Psychedelic * Rock * Contemporary classical * Classical * Baroque * Folk * Contemporary folk * Singer-songwriter * World music * South Asian / Indian classical * Jazz * Free improvisation * Blues * Soul * Gospel / choral * Latin * Celtic / European folk * Balkan / Eastern European * Cajun * Percussion * Spoken word + music * Bass music * Hip-hop * Metal / heavy music

Seasonal closures

This venue operates seasonally.

Dec 20th - Jan 4 closure. We also have our own yearly programming which changes year to year.

Bookings

Contact

Simone Etheve - Visitors Services Co-ordinator

simone@thesubstation.org.au

9391 1110

Performance space

Capacity

450 pax

Space features

  • PA yes
  • Engineer yes
  • Green room/artist space yes

Stage size

245m x 698m

Space does not have

  • Backline
  • On site accommodation

Technical documents

Accessibility

For artists

  • Stage and backstage areas are step free and wheelchair accessible
  • Dressing room / green room areas are step free and wheelchair accessible
  • Staff support for setup is available

General access

  • Wheelchair accessible and step free entrances
  • Wheelchair accessible and step free internal doors
  • Emergency exits are step free and wheelchair accessible
  • Ramps or lifts available to access all public areas
  • Accessible bathrooms
  • Accessible parking spaces available
  • Quiet / low-stimulation space available
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms available
  • Lowered bar area
  • Lowered ticket/reception desk
  • Audience seating is available
  • Guide Dogs and other Assistance Dogs welcome
  • Staff have completed disability inclusion training
  • Venue website is WCAG compatible
  • Types of lighting are advertised in the venue (e.g. strobe lighting)

Local intel

Food & drink

Accommodation

Travel tips

  • Close to Newport Train Station and CBD.

Other advice

  • Nearby Footscray which has a lot of other food options.

This venue operates on the unceded land of the Yalukit-Willam people. AMIN pays respects to their Elders past and present.