Venue Hire

Looking for the ideal venue for a concert, workshop, or corporate event? The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music offers versatile spaces perfect for performances, meetings, and special events.

Located in the heart of Gosford CBD in an historic former police station and courthouse, the building is the oldest public building on the Central Coast. Designed by colonial architect Mortimer Lewis and originally consisted of a courthouse, clerk’s room, magistrate’s room, two cells, a constable’s room and a yard.

Significant alterations were made to the building in the 1880s and included a new courtroom (now the Robert Knox Hall). The building was used as a courthouse and police station until the early 1980s when Central Coast Conservatorium of Music moved into the building, repurposing the courthouse as a performance and rehearsal space.

In 2021, with the support of the NSW State Government, the Con underwent a major refurbishment with upgrades to the studios, courtyard and Robert Knox Hall.

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Robert Knox Hall

Formerly a courtroom in the old Gosford Courthouse and Police Station dating back to 1849 Robert Knox Hall auditorium is a hidden gem in the heart of Gosford.

The hall is ideal for intimate concerts, lectures, talks, conferences and corporate events.

Seating

The auditorium has 72 fixed tiered seats (with fold-down lecture theatre style tables) and three floor seats for disability access with the upgrade integrating new microphones, high-definition video cameras, professional stage lighting and remote-control wireless AV equipment.

72-seater tiered fixed seating (with foldable writing tables)
Accessible seating

AV, Lighting and Tech

The state-of-the-art remote control AV facilities include a retractable projector screen and two fixed remote-control high-definition video cameras fed into a four-input live switcher, which enables live-streaming and recording. The setup also includes a dedicated iMac, which offers industry standard composition and video editing software.

Stage lights are facilitated remotely using an iPad app (iPad supplied). Our sound system upgrade includes 12 new microphones and stands, four new DI boxes (three mono/1 stereo), a digital mixer (which can be controlled remotely via iPad app) and new front of house speaker and foldback system.
There is also a lectern and barriers for crowd control. Our Kawai Shigeru grand piano is also available to hire, for an additional fee.

Remote control AV facilities
Remote control projector screen
Professional stage lighting
2 x fixed high-definition video cameras
Live-streaming and recording options
State of the art sound system
12 microphones and stands
Lectern

Additional Features

Crowd barriers
Kawai Shigeru grand piano

Robert Knox Hall Gallery

The Courtyard

Our historic covered sandstone courtyard is the perfect space for a corporate event, intimate concert or meeting space. With original 1890s heritage features, including original cast iron cell doors leading onto three original holding cells (now offices), the fully-covered and light-filled courtyard was the old Courthouse and Police Station exercise yard. Look carefully on the walls and see inscriptions and names scratched into the walls from former inmates!

Capacity

The fully-powered covered courtyard is suitable for all weather conditions and can comfortably fit up to 60 people. Table and seating can be configured for any setting.

Lighting

Filled with natural light during the day and protected from the elements, the courtyard is also equipped with full overhead lighting and also ambient lighting for any occasion. Extra lighting, fans and sound equipment can be plugged to via powerpoints in this fully-powered covered outdoor space.

The Courtyard Gallery

Music Studios

Our venue offers a range of music studios for hire, perfect for individual practice, private lessons, and small ensemble rehearsals. Each studio is equipped with either a grand piano, upright piano, or electric piano.

Furniture & Equipment: All studios include chairs, and we can provide additional music stands, double bass stools, and orchestra chairs upon request.
Studio Sizes: We have a variety of spaces, from small studios for personal practice to larger rooms suitable for small ensembles and group rehearsals.

Whether you’re a student, professional musician, or ensemble looking for a dedicated rehearsal space, our studios provide a comfortable and well-equipped environment.

To view the studios we have available for hire, click the STUDIOS FOR HIRE button below.

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