Festival Hall
–Concert hall and reception —
Where to find it:
1215 10 Avenue SEContact: Dean Warnock, Production Manager/ Site Supervisor
Phone: 403-233-0904
Email: dean@calgaryfolkfest.com
Website: http://www.festivalhallcalgary.com/
Best suited for: Speaking events with a reception
Capacity
- Theatre-style: 225, 200 more comfortably
- Dressing rooms available
Furnishings/equipment
- 3 x 8’ tables
- 4 solid wood tables that fit together to make a large boardroom table
- 6 cocktail tables, 20 bar stools
- No arm chairs
- 4 coat racks with hangers
- Responsible for setup and strike
- Air wall at back of theatre; allows for good flow of people in an out when opened
- Built-in black velvet curtains behind stage
- Rafters are purely aesthetic
AV
- Lighting fee $250, includes tech
- Built in sound system, no lav mics, 1 wireless, plenty wired
- Can use GOBOs with house lighting
Parking
- VIPs can park in alley behind building
- ESPY in Inglewood has a huge parkade
Catering
- Can bring in any caterers or rental companies
- Need to obtain liquor license if serving alcohol
- Big Rock products must be on site because they are a major sponsor; doesn’t all have to be Big Rock though
- No staff from venue
- Local caterers: Spolumbos, Without Papers
Sustainability
- Various recycling bins on site
- Eco LEED building
Rates
- No extra cleaning fees
- $500 to rent entire hall
- All profits go back to running the hall