MEL LEHAN HALL
The Mel Lehan Hall
The Mel Lehan Hall (over 4000 square feet with the hall, stage, and balcony) is suitable for any large scale events such as, but not limited to: music concerts, group/community meetings, weddings, memorials/celebrations of life, book launches, dance groups, group fitness classes, workshops, rehearsals, conference sessions, teaching, trade shows, live streaming, parties, worship, art shows, fundraising events, theatrical performances, summer camp sessions.
Booking Guidelines
- Min booking between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. is 2 hours
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Min booking after 6:00 p.m. is 3 hours Mon - Thurs
Min booking on weekends after 6:00 p.m. is 4 hours Fri - Sun - Please call to discuss your need for a one hour booking
- Closing/End time: event must end at 11:00 p.m Sundays through Thursdays and 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Additional tear down/move out time is provided for a small group of people.
- Cushion between bookings: In the Hall the set up and take down time is 30 minutes at each end at no charge. If any user needs longer for set up or take down, the time will be added to their contract and and must be paid for.
Mel Lehan Hall Rental Rates
- Non-Profit Day Rate (6am-6pm)- $67 per hour
- Non-Profit Evening Rate (6pm-11:30pm)- $90 per hour
- Regular Day Rate (6am-6pm)- $90 per hour
- Regular Evening rate (6pm-11:30pm)- $119 per hour
Mel Lehan Hall Capacity
- Capacity in non-Covid times: 366 without alcohol, 227 with alcohol
- Capacity in Covid-times – dependent on most recent Public Health Orders
Additional Hall Rental Fees and Additional Information
- Mandatory Annual $5 Membership Fee
- Damage deposit for Hall-$400 deposit covers exceptional costs incurred, for example, lost keys, alarm tripping, furniture not put away properly, need for excessive clean-up.
- Non-profit rates: to qualify for this rate we require a provincial society registration number or federal charitable registration number.
- SOCAN: Any bookings using recorded or live music are subject to SOCAN fees unless the user is able to provide the producer’s or musician’s SOCAN account number, unless the music is unregistered or in the public domain. SOCAN fees under our tariff 21 are $10 to the tenant.
- Sound and Stage lights: Professional sound and light systems can be arranged through the St. James office.
- Event Supervisor: Event Supervision is required for weddings and all ages/youth related events. It is also recommended for all first-time Hall tenants expecting large attendance. Event Supervisor will oversee the set up, operation, clean up and lock up the space and help to ensure that all St. James Community Square contractual requirements and guidelines are met. Event Supervisor rates are dependent on the duration of the event.
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What's Included in the Rental
2000+ square feet of oak hardwood sprung dance floor
6 Round banquet tables
220 chairs
135 pew seating including balcony
6x Small rectangular tables
6x 6 foot rectangular tables
2 pull down projector screens
Grand piano (Kawai RX3) full size (for a small fee)
Room divider
Small sound mixer/microphone & stand
Green room with fridge and washroom
Lobby with bar area
Four entry points
Raised stage
Floor marked for COVID distancing
Wall mounted speakers
Variable lighting
Natural Lighting and Windows that open
Book the Mel Lehan Hall for your
Event/Program Today!
For all booking inquiries, email us or call us with any questions or concerns that you might have in regards to facilitating your event/program/meeting at St. James Community Square.