The WEC at a GlanceThe WEC at a Glance

Position
Located opposite City Beach and adjacent to WIN Stadium. A 3 minute walk to the City Centre

Seating
6,000 in the round, 5,000 in full concert

Reduced Mode
1,000 to 3,000

Retractable Seating Units
18

Restaurants
Five Islands Brewing Company located at the Beach End

Food Outlets
2 permanent snack bars (+ portable units)

Bars
2 permanent beverage bars (+ portable units)

Toilets
8 separate male and female amenity areas

Disabled Access
Ramps, toilets, special seating areas, hearing impaired system and visually impaired signage

Outdoor Facilities
WIN Stadium is adjacent to the venue and available for outdoor events

Catering
Fully licensed catering service supplied by in-house caterers Delaware North Companies Catering

Ticketing
Full Ticketek Box Office facilities

Merchandising
Full merchandising facilities provided at dedicated merchandising stands by Playbill Merchandising

Marketing
Full marketing team available

Production
Full production team and facilities available

 

FacilitiesFacilities

BACK OF HOUSE FACILITIES


The Centre can accommodate the following facilities in rooms surrounding the main auditorium:

  • Administration Office
  • Media Room
  • Meeting Room
  • Conference Lounge
  • Production Office
  • Private Dressing Rooms

AIR CONDITIONING


The venue has a 'state of the art' air conditioning system controlled through the buildings' main computer which can ensure the comfort of your delegates.

FOYER FACILITIES


Foyer - Vitual CommunitiesThis facility wraps around three (3) sides of the Main Auditorium allowing ample space for:

  • Conference Registration
  • Delegate Refreshments
  • Trade Shows and Exhibitions
  • Internet Cafe

OVERVIEW OF WEC FACILITIES


 

WEC Level 1

Level 1 consists of a 1500 mē floor. Attached to each wall is a retractable seating system containing 1008 seats. When fully extended, the area provides for an international standard basketball court with appropriate run-offs.

The central area can be used for other indoor sports activities, ice shows, dancing, catered functions, exhibitions, trade shows, and conferences. The area also forms part of the lower level audience seating for large-scale concerts and performances.

Behind the walls on Level 1 are four (4) team change rooms, warm up rooms, a referee's lounge and six (6) private dressing rooms offering ample dressing room areas.

Also on this level are various storage areas, centre management, a production office, first-aid room, security and operations control, toilets and a fully equipped kitchen with cool rooms and lift access to the function area on level 2.

WEC Level 2 (Street Level)

 

This level features foyer space on three (3) sides of the venue, with the fourth side housing a boutique brewery and restaurant, the Five Islands Brewing Company.

Foyer spaces accommodate a Ticketek Box Office, catering snack bars and services, merchandising areas, an Artists Gallery and toilets. The foyer can also host other activities when the centre is in function mode.

The Five Islands Brewing Company services patrons attending events in the centre and is also available for private functions. Open daily till late, the Brewery is an ideal place to relax with a creamy cappuccino or to enjoy a scrumptious three (3) course meal.

From the foyers there are eight (8) entry doors leading into the auditorium to crossover aisles where patrons either descend to the arena seating below or ascend to concourse seating above. There is ample provision on both levels for disabled seating.

WEC Level 3 & 4

These levels complete the fixed seating arrangements and incorporate television, radio and sound control booths in addition to various plant areas.

The large roof structure and catwalks have the capacity to suspend lighting, stage, dividing curtains, scoreboard, decorations and banners.

The curtain divider system can separate an area of the auditorium if full seating is not required and, with the demountable stage, implement a theatrical seating configuration at the western end of the venue.