Concerts and entertainment

We partner with some of the best minds in the entertainment industry to deliver electrifying experiences for both the people on stage and in the seats.

Our in-house technology team can provide innovative creative solutions to extend your event experience, showcasing your onstage performers to your audience.

We can also collaborate directly with your suppliers to increase your opportunities.

From sourcing the latest technical innovations to stage, lighting and AV design, we’re all about elevating your guests’ experiences.

Technology planner

Your technology planner will work with you to make the most of your event with the space and technology available.

They’ll assist you in planning the technical elements of your event and provide you with a range of options to enhance the attendee experience.

Your technology planner can also provide advice on supplier inductions, test and tagging and cable management. They can provide onsite equipment such as boom lifts and elevated work platforms to access hard-to-reach ceiling points.

Technology services employees

We value a safe working environment for all employees, guests and visitors to the venue.

Consequently, regulations exist regarding hours of work and methodology including minimum staff numbers for certain tasks.

We will work with you to determine the final number of MCEC system/duty technicians required for your event.

We are always very conscious of event organiser costs, so we monitor technician usage during events and sign‑off technicians if applicable to help with cost savings.

Technology services manager

The technology services manager will be your contact while you are on-site.

They will monitor all technical staff and oversee the technical activities associated with your event.

Duty technicians

Duty technicians monitor all technical contractor activities and help contractors with facility and system enquiries while on-site.

Duty technicians oversee:

• Induction cards

• Mobile plant licences and operating standards (EWPs)

• Venue system integration (internal patching)

• Access to restricted areas

• Front of house and back of house standards and procedures

• Room resets to standard MCEC configurations post‑event, and

• Pre and post facility and system checks and sign‑offs.

Your dedicated technology planner will work with you to find exciting ways to incorporate the latest trends and technologies into your event, enhancing your audience’s experience and elevating the impact of your performers.

From the moment you come onsite, the tech delivery team will look after all related technical services. They'll work closely with you to ensure everything goes smoothly with 24/7 onsite technical support.

Pre-installed equipment is also included as part of your venue hire.

This includes a high-definition projector and screen, presentation computer with internet access, sound system and intelligent lectern with attached microphones.

Plenary and Goldfields Theatre include state-of-the art rigging for your audio, lighting and production elements.

Let’s bring your event to life

Our toolkit is state-of-the-art, we invest so you don't have to. We have the latest technology, the expertise and the imagination to make your event smooth, successful and spectacular.

We've got the kit to support your setup, and we know our venue inside out. From audio, vision, network systems and multimedia to rigging, lighting and production management, we cover it all.

Audio

Because we’re experts in the unique acoustics of our spaces, we can provide the perfect audio solution for any application.

We offer a selection of digital audio sound system packages and speaker accessories to boost audio and add impact to your show.

Options are available for single speakers, intimate soloists, concerts and large-scale productions.

Vision

There is no better way to impress and engage your online audience than through high-quality visual imagery.

And as our spaces are designed with maximum flexibility, we can accommodate a range of screen sizes and layouts ensuring unobstructed sight lines for your audience.

We also offer vision switching solutions, ensuring presenter and video content displays seamlessly on screen.

Lighting

Enhance your audience experience with a custom high impact lighting design for your show.

Our talented technicians use light, colour, texture and movement for truly spectacular effects.

We’ll illuminate the space to create memorable and highly photographic moments.

Staging and production

Whether you’re organising a speaker, panel or live performance, we offer a range of presentation platforms to meet your requirements.

Our accredited rigging team can install your production equipment and assist with elements such as stages, drapes and cloths.

Rigging

As rigging is a high-risk activity, organisers, production companies and exhibitors are required to select a rigger from a list of MCEC accredited rigging companies.

Your technology planner will provide you with a list of accredited riggers.

Your rigger will be required to submit detailed plans to MCEC no later than 10 business days prior to the commencement of rigging works.

Digital signage and door cards

Digital way finding signage is located throughout the venue to guide your audience to the correct event space.

Digital door cards at the entrance of your event space display your event branding and session information.

Banners

There are options available for hanging banners in most meeting spaces and foyers.

Online

Event attendees can easily see your upcoming event on our website listing, monthly What’s On enewsletter and social media channels for a higher engagement. Ask your MCEC event planner for more information.

Partnership support

Let Melbournians know about your event by reaching out to our local partners. We’d be happy to provide you with a list to start with.

For more info, see our promotional and marketing support guides below.

Download our marketing opportunities guide [4.35mb]

Download our event signage guide [7.21mb]

Melbourne’s food scene is like the city itself— diverse, innovative, and a little bit fabulous. Our chefs, driven by curiosity and a commitment to sustainability, create menus that reflect our deep love for this vibrant city.

Alive with the seasons and bursting with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, our dishes cater to all tastes and dietary needs while being kind to the planet. At MCEC, we love pushing the boundaries of traditional dining—just like Melbourne itself.

We turn food scraps into nutrient-rich soil on-site and use it to make electricity. We are working towards making all event packaging fully recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025, starting with our ban on single-use plastics.

We're also tackling disposable coffee cups by offering reusable metal cups and setting up Drop Pod collection points outside meeting rooms and catering areas.

We're here to meet your dietary needs and special requests. Our diverse menus include options for various preferences, like vegan-friendly and gluten-free options. Safety is crucial, so please let us know about any allergies for a secure dining experience.

Our team are ready to accommodate allergies beyond the usual 11 or any other special requirements—just give us a heads-up, and we'll take care of everything.