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LOOP is a new concept in presenting art. LOOP is a contemporary project space/program set up within the social ambience of a bar backdrop. At LOOP an alternative art institution meets a bar.

The backbone of LOOP is the presentation of screen based art: film, fine art video and new digital media. Two permanent 20 feet by 12 feet state-of-the-art projection screens dictate the two key exhibition spaces at LOOP. The LOOP programming is augmented with content from performance artists, sound artists, designers and spoken word orators. LOOP's program is multi-disciplinary and we encourage the crossing of disciplines and the merging of disparate media. By promoting new technologies and mixed media in a social environment, LOOP breaks down traditional models of both the conventional white cube gallery and the predictable static ambience of a bar, thereby creating an unusual hybrid. Thus LOOP is an event-based venue, constantly changing and evolving around new developments in contemporary art. Art in a variety of forms is programmed daily-nightly six days a week.

However, you don't have to be attending an art-based event to enjoy the versatility of Loop. The bar itself is an alluring place for a quiet beer with friends or an evening full of cocktail indulgence and eclectic tunes soaked up until the very late hours. Exclusive and non-exclusive events of any kind can be catered to.

Bar manager Kristin Bacon says 'Loop is about individuality, creativity and expression. Through inspiring screen imagery, subtle design aesthetics, lush tunes and exceptional drinks we provide a unique ambience that is unpretentious and inviting to all'.

• Capacity (People): 50
• Closing time (Fri/Sat): 5am
• Own private bar? No

Hire charge: $0     Minimum Spend: $300

$100 minimum spend per hour X minimum 3 hour hire = $300 minimum spend.

The back area can be yours exclusively all night Sunday to Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays you can have it until 9pm, when the house DJ begins, adding a great vibe to the rest of your night.

Audio Facilities: 1 x Pioneer DJM 3000 Mixer 1 x Pioneer MCX 3000 Twin CD Player 2 x Portable Quest QSA300 Powered Fold Back Speakers 2 x Technics Direct Drive Turntables SL1200 MK2 3 x Quest 12 inch Sub Woofers (1 in Front main room, 2 in Back DJ room/dance area) Can be moved upon request for front room events. 4 x Quest HPI8 Fixed front/Back of house Speakers.

• Can guests bring their own CDs? Yes
• Can guests bring a DJ? Yes
• Can guests bring a band? No
• Can the venue play in-house/background music free of charge? Yes

Noise restrictions: None

Catering Options

Finger food available? Yes

Can guests provide their own finger food? No

Other Facilities

Presentation & Corporate facilities: 20x12foot custom built screen, 25 foot bar facilities, slide projection, LCD Projector, Video Recorder, DVD Recorder, state of the art sound system, pulpit staging, microphone hook up, lecturn, PA, DJ facilities, laptop hook up, technical assistance

Wheelchair access? Yes

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