Hawk Academy Workshop – Venue Comparison

2-Day Workshop · 27/28 May 2026 · ~30 Attendees · Classroom/Cabaret · Melbourne

MicDrop South Melbourne

MicDrop South Melbourne 7-Day Hold

Level 5, 111 Cecil St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

Creative/Workshop Available
$4,182 (2 days, venue only ex GST)
~$8,100 (est. with catering ~$65pp/day x 30 x 2)

$4,680.70 venue inc GST + CC surcharge · 15% discount applied


Capacity30 pax · Cabaret (6 round tables, 5 per table)
AVScreen + HDMI/wireless, surround sound, 2 wireless mics, 2 headset/lapel mics, presenter clicker
Walk-aroundYes
WiFiYes (dedicated network)
CateringChoose packages: MT $21-28pp, Lunch $26-31pp, AT $18-19pp per day
ExtrasWhiteboard, lectern, venue assistant, cleaning, water station, on-site cafe
Hours9am-5pm (bump-in 8am, out 5:30-6pm)
Deposit50% ($2,340) due 14 Apr · Balance 20 May

Hold expires ~14 Apr – confirm or release

Eve Freeman · 0420 384 933 · eve@micdrop.events

Melbourne Business School Quoted

200 Leicester St, Carlton VIC 3053

University/Academic 28/29 May offered
Melbourne Business School - Mawby Theatre
$7,964 (2 days, venue + MT + lunch, 35 pax, inc GST)
$228/person (35 pax × 2 days)

Venue only: $3,960 inc GST · Ref: T259DS1CAH


SpaceMawby Theatre · Tiered Harvard-style lecture hall · Hybrid-enabled · 35 pax
SeatingSwivel chairs with built-in power points per seat
AV3x projectors + screens, 2x confidence monitors, 2x lapel mics, ceiling mics, Zoom Rooms, Crestron AirMedia, Apple TV, HDMI/USB-C, wireless presenter, on-site AV support
WiFiYes (complimentary, wired internet at presenter PC)
Walk-aroundLimited (tiered seating — aisles only)
Venue hire$1,800/day · $3,600 for 2 days
CateringMT $17pp ($595/day) + Lunch $35pp ($1,225/day) = $52pp/day · $3,640 for 2 days
Subtotal$7,240 ex GST · $7,964 inc GST
DatesThu 28 / Fri 29 May · 9am–5pm
Payment30-day terms, invoiced after event

⚡ Power at every seat · MT + Lunch only (no afternoon tea) · $228/person for 2 days · 35 pax

Josephine Hecimovic · 0481 052 999 · j.hecimovic@mbs.edu

Melbourne Business School - Grattan Theatre
$7,260 (2 days, venue + MT + lunch, 30 pax, inc GST)
$242/person (30 pax × 2 days)

Venue only: $3,960 inc GST · Full catering (+ AT): ~$8,382 inc GST


SpaceGrattan Theatre · Flat-floor room · Classroom/Cabaret · 30 pax
AVState-of-the-art AV, Crestron AirMedia, wireless presenter, 2x hand-held mics (complimentary), on-site AV support
WiFiYes (complimentary for all attendees)
Walk-aroundYes (flat-floor rooms)
Venue hire$1,800/day · $3,600 for 2 days ($3,960 inc GST)
CateringMT $15pp + Lunch $35pp = $50pp/day · $3,000 for 2 days (30 pax)
Subtotal$6,600 ex GST · $7,260 inc GST
DatesThu 28 / Fri 29 May (not 27/28 as requested)
Payment30-day terms, invoiced after event

No hold placed · Dates differ from request · Same pricing as Mawby but flat-floor = better walk-around

Josephine Hecimovic · 0481 052 999 · j.hecimovic@mbs.edu

State Library Victoria - Seminar Room 1

State Library Victoria Quoted

328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (CBD)

Budget/Community Available
$5,340 (2 days, venue + security + staff ex GST)
~$11,374 (with min catering $2,500/day, inc GST)

SpaceSeminar Room 1 · Cabaret style fits 36 pax
AVIntegrated plug-and-play AV · Upgrades via CVA (in-house supplier)
Walk-aroundDepends on room
Venue hire$1,750/day full day · $3,500 for 2 days
Required addSecurity $320/day + Staffing $600/day = $1,840 for 2 days
CateringMin $2,500/day spend · Managed by The Big Group
Virtual tourAvailable via Matterport

Estimated total 2 days: ~$11,374 inc GST (venue + security + staff + catering)

Anna Hughes · 03 8416 9726 / 0409 106 937 · Anna.Hughes@thebiggroup.com.au

[ Photo – The Wheeler Centre ]

The Wheeler Centre Quoted

176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (CBD)

Convention/Professional Available
~$7,000 (2 days, venue only est.)
TBD (catering via on-site restaurant or BYO)

Need to fill booking form for accurate quote


SpacePerformance Space – suits 30 pax classroom
AVAll tech & infrastructure included in hire
Walk-aroundYes
CateringResident bar/restaurant on-site, or BYO suppliers welcome
ExtrasWorkshop room, boardroom, front of house included
Next stepAsk Simon to place hold on 27/28 May + fill booking form

Simon Cotter · 03 9094 7806 / 0430 165 049 · simon.cotter@wheelercentre.com