All-Weather Access

• Large porte-cochère for undercover vehicle ingress/egress during wet weather
• Outdoor food van access during events
• Sun protection for outdoor events

Live Streaming and Recording

• The auditorium has 2 manned and 2 unmanned broadcast-quality cameras
• Provision of 720p up to 4K vision
• Individually mixed audio independent of auditorium audio mix
• Records directly onto SSD storage
• Text and graphic overlays can be added live onto video feed during your presentations
• Stream to screens in Second Auditorium, Breezeway Zone, Cafe, Hub Centre, Creche and Lounges.
• Stream to YouTube, Facebook or any other platform you choose
• Use your own streaming platform account, or we will provide one for you
• Exclusive streaming links can be provided prior to your event
• Cameras can be live-to-screen inside the auditorium if needed
• 8 Channel switching system
• Private switching control centre
• Headset communications from media controller, production manager, camera operators and switcher
• All Black Magic equipment for high quality streaming experience

Road-Level Bump-In/Out

• Access for equipment trucks direct to auditorium stage rooms
• Event-duration parking for semi-trailers
• No stairs or elevators required
• Vehicles can enter auditorium for exhibitions if required
• Floor-marked rolling road case routes
• Alternate under-cover truck access via north carpark for wet weather bump ins/outs.

Commercial Kitchen

• Huge floor space
• Multiple stainless steel work areas
• Multiple burners and ovens
• Commercial dishwashers
• Hygeine sinks in multiple locations
• Direct access to walk-in refrigerator and freezer
• Separate cooling and heating
• Direct access to cafe and servery
• A chef's dream to work in

Car Parks

• Over 250 generously sized car park spaces
• Don Centre-owned car parks, so no parking fees or permits required
• Parking for motorhomes, semi-trailers and other trucks, and cars with trailers
• Three car parks: Primary northern carpark, Secondary southern carpark with close proximity to back of both auditoriums and Overflow southern carpark.
• North carpark has multiple disabled parking spaces
• Pedestrian zones marked for safe access
• Don Centre car park marshalls available if required

Drive-In Storage

• Huge basement storage available if required
• Drive-in via three roller-doors to load and unload inside.
• Internal stairway access to Hub centre which leads directly to the cafe, auditoriums and meeting rooms.
• Lift-access coming soon.

Fully Staffed

The Don Centre can provide training staff for any of these roles:

• Event Coordinators
• Facility Managers
• Sound Technicians
• Camera operators
• Media operators
• Production Managers
• Vision Switchers
• Baristas
• Cafe Staff
• Cooks and Chefs
• Childcarers and Entertainers
• Chaplains
• Carpark and Traffic Marshalls
• Valet Parking Assistants
• VIP chaperones
• Security Personnel
• Cleaners

VIP Management

If you event will feature VIPs, we can offer the following services:

• Private and secure VIP lounge (greenroom) with direct access to front or rear of the main auditorium
• Undercover car access direct to VIP lounge without needing to access carparks
• Private toilet and bathroom area
• Separate catering as required
• Trained VIP liaison team
• Security staff and guards as required