Venue Hire

Concerts

With a full d&b audiotechnik PA, wireless microphone and in-ear systems, and an experienced technical team, we’re ready to support everything from touring artists to local productions. Our Auditorium including the adjoining Events Rooms host up to 750 people and with a dedicated green room for performers. Trusted by both local and international acts including We Are Messengers, Danny Gokey, and The Paul Colman Trio, reach out to find out more about hosting your next concert at NewHope.

Conferences

NewHope is fully equipped to host your next conference. From 20 to 700 people, we've got all bases covered. One of the strengths of our facility is its flexibility, our Auditorium seats 450 people, and can be expanded into the adjoining Events Rooms 1-4 for up to 750 seats! Our Café is ready to cater to whatever size and specifications you desire, from simple tea and coffee, to a 3 course sit-down meal. Our state-of-the-art video projection and audio systems will handle everything thrown at it and more.

School Graduations & Formals

NewHope is the go-to venue for local schools to use for end of year graduations. Our large auditorium is perfect to seat friends and families of Graduates, and the adjoining rooms are perfect for hosting supper after the event.

Weddings

Celebrate your special day in style with NewHope! We have rooms for ceremonies of any size up to 700 guests. We are also an excellent option for receptions as our cafe is available for catering to your needs. If you prefer to self cater, we have a community kitchen available for hire as well. Our technical staff are trained in all AV systems and will assist you professionally and stress-free on the day.

Functions

No matter the size or requirements of your next function, NewHope can host you! We have Function Rooms with inbuilt AV systems as well as kitchenettes. Our cafe is also available to assist with your catering needs.

NewHope is a trusted concert and conference venue in Whitehorse, Melbourne, offering a various different size spaces and well-equipped Auditorium for events of up to 750 guests.

NewHope is ideal for live music performances, corporate conferences, community gatherings, training events and touring productions, with our Auditorium featuring a premium d&b audiotechnik sound system, wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring, and an experienced technical team to support your event from start to finish. Conveniently located in the City of Whitehorse with easy access from the freeway, NewHope provides a flexible and welcoming environment for both organisers and guests.

From local community events to international artists, we’re proud to host events that run smoothly and sound exceptional. If you're looking for a reliable and fully equipped venue in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, NewHope is ready to help bring your event to life.

Auditorium

Our Auditorium seats 450 people and can be expanded to 750 people using the adjoining Events Rooms 1-4. This space is great for large conferences, graduations and concerts. This space is able to handle andvanced audio and video requirements with ease.

Events Rooms 1-4

These rooms are divided by operable walls and are ideal for groups of 40 to 200 people to gather for meetings, weddings, conferences or keynote speeches. The rooms are available with large LCD screens for presentations and have build in sound system with wireless microphones.

Community Events Room

The Community Events Room can be configured as a seminar room for up to 200 people or as a modern dining and event space. Our Café, can cater to a variety of budget requirements, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The room is equipped with sound and data-projection technology and has a moveable stage which is usually configured along the east wall of the room.

Function Rooms

Each of these three rooms are perfect for events where children and families are involved, as they are child-proof and are fitted with kitchenettes. They seat up to 140 people and are all equipped with video projection systems and wireless microphones.

Meeting Rooms

Our 3 meeting rooms are perfect for small groups, up to 8, to meet in a quiet and relaxed enviroment. They also serve well as small break out rooms for functions occuring in our other rooms.

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"Thank you so much for hosting our presentation evening last night. It was a wonderful success. Your team was fantastic and made sure everything ran smoothly."

Box Hill High School Presentation Night

"Thank you all for the hard work of the New Hope team in making the Melbourne Colin Christmas Concert a success!"

Colin Buchanan

"The Principal would like to thank you for making the Planning Day a great success. The organisation, venue, food and service were excellent and we will definitely be using New Hope for further planning days & interviews"

Blackburn High School

"The venue worked beautifully"

Donvale Christian College

"Yesterday was beautiful - a real tribute to our friend. People found it a warm and welcoming space. One of our team who hadn't been at NewHope for many years said, "It feels homey, like being at home again." A great testimony!

Thank you for the parts you played in organising the room, IT and kitchen facilities. Please pass on our thanks to whoever set up the room and tables too. You all made it so much easier to remember and celebrate Robyn's life."

Funeral feedback

"Just wanted to thank you sincerely for helping us with the wedding yesterday. You were so accommodating with all our thoughts, needs and dreams. NewHope looked AMAZING!"

Wedding feedback

"Every aspect of your organisation helped us to prepare a service that honoured Dad, and it was lovely to be in familiar surroundings for many of the family.

Thank you for being so understanding and supportive from the first phone call, and everything was so efficiently and smoothly organised from your end.

Thanks for your knowledgeable suggestions about the Church space and the stage craft. The venue was set up superbly, and we appreciated the ready assistance in the preparation and clean up - a huge task.

We also wanted to thank the technical crew for their professionalism and running of a very seamless service. We were very grateful for their time and expertise.

In the midst of a difficult time of grief and loss, NewHope certainly showed light and love, and using one of my Dad's favourite sayings: "It was a joy" to work with you."

Memorial Service feedback

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NewHope located?

NewHope is located at 3 Springfield Rd, Blackburn North. More details can be found on the VISIT page of our website.

Are there car parks at NewHope Community Centre?

We have 158 car parks at NewHope. People can park in surrounding streets, but they must be mindful of car parking restrictions.

Details on additional parking can be found at nhbc.au/visit

Can NewHope provide technical support?

Technical operators are hired at additional cost, and they can provide required technical support such as sound, lighting, livestream, and video recording.

Does NewHope offer catering?

The onsite Middle Ground Café can cater for your event with delicious food at reasonable prices. Their menu options range from breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning & afternoon tea, and tea & coffee stations.

Can I self-cater?

Yes. We have 2 urns available for room bookings upon request and can set up tables. We also have a Community Kitchen available for hire.

What is the size of the auditorium stage?

The curved auditorium stage is 14 metres wide with a depth of 4.6 metres at the centre and the edges are 3.6 metres deep. Stage extension can be hired, and the size is 2.4m x 9.6m.

How big is the foyer?

The measurement is roughly 19m x 5m.

What is the capacity per room?

The auditorium & overflow rooms can accommodate up to 700 people
The function rooms can accommodate from 80 to 200 people
The event rooms can accommodate from 45 to 200 people
The meeting rooms can accommodate from 4 to 6 people

What equipment is available per room?

Equipment in function rooms include a projector, microphone (upon request), tables and chairs. There is a kitchenette in each function room. Laptops with HDMI can be connected to the projectors or TV screens in our function rooms and event rooms.

Is there wifi?

NewHope has free onsite wifi.

What is the NewHope evacuation procedure?

Please refer to the following evacuation video.

https://vimeo.com/722069709/0972d76482