Factory Lane
Factory Lane is at the centre of Metro Arts and is perfect for cocktail functions, launches, birthdays, anniversaries, parties and private events.
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Metro Arts Studios
Metro Arts - The Ice Cream Factory, Level 1 97 Boundary St, West End Qld 4101
Housed within the iconic, heritage-listed former Peters Ice Cream Factory, the Metro Arts Studios offer adaptable creative spaces suited to a wide spectrum of activities and events.
These studios are ideal for everything from formal meetings, workshops, and presentations to rehearsals, classes, and other movement-based practices, supported by semi-sprung vinyl floors and full-height mirrors.
The space can function as one expansive studio or be divided into two smaller rooms using an acoustic-rated operable wall. Each studio features full-height glazed windows with views over Factory Lane, filling the rooms with natural light.
If you need a focused and private environment, the studios also feature full black-out curtains for the entire perimeter of the room.
Both studios are fully air-conditioned and equipped with wifi.
Download the Studio Technical Specifications here.
Please note: Metro Arts does not accept expressions of interest for hire via phone, please ensure to send all enquiries via the form link below.
HIRE RATES
| Studio One* | Base | GST | Total |
| Half Day (4 hour) | $180.00 | $18.00 | $198.00 |
| Additional Hourly Rate | $39.60 | $3.96 | $43.56 |
| Day Hire (9am – 5pm) | $314.40 | $31.44 | $345.84 |
| Full Day Hire (9am – 11pm) | $430.80 | $43.08 | $473.88 |
| Weekly Hire (7 consecutive days) | $1851.60 | $185.16 | $2,036.76 |
| Studio Two* | Base | GST | Total |
| Half Day (4 hour) | $231.60 | $23.16 | $254.76 |
| Additional Hourly Rate | $51.60 | $5.16 | $56.76 |
| Day Hire (9am – 5pm) | $411.60 | $41.16 | $452.76 |
| Full Day Hire (9am – 11pm) | $566.40 | $56.64 | $623.04 |
| Weekly Hire (7 consecutive days) | $2,468.40 | $246.84 | $2,715.24 |
| Studio One + Studio Two* | Base | GST | Total |
| Half Day (4 hour) | $411.60 | $41.16 | $452.76 |
| Additional Hourly Rate | $96.00 | $9.60 | $105.60 |
| Day Hire (9am – 5pm) | $771.60 | $77.16 | $848.76 |
| Full Day Hire (9am – 11pm) | $1,059.60 | $105.96 | $1,165.56 |
| Weekly Hire (7 consecutive days) | $5,040.00 | $504.00 | $5,544.00 |
**2025 Venue Hire Rates. Pricing Subject to Change
Staffing, ticketing, technical support and other services are costed separately and are not included in the venue hire rates. Please refer to our Venue Profiles for inclusions with hire. Please also note that hires occurring outside of business hours (9am – 5pm) may be subject to Full Day Hire rate. Community, artists/cultural and charity rates are available for eligible hirers. Please contact to enquire about eligibility and rates.
Click here for a Virtual Tour of the Studio spaces here or view images below.
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