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Kawalees Space
Kawalees, is your premier choice for a versatile event space in Montreal, Quebec.
Our multi-purpose venue is perfect for public performances, corporate events, and private parties. Whether you're organizing a cultural gathering, a professional function, or a personal celebration, Kawalees provides an exceptional event space for your needs.
Conveniently located at mile-end; 5175A Avenue du Parc, in the heart of Montreal, our venue offers a unique rental solution with a house capacity of 99 seats (standing) and 70 seats (seated). This makes it an ideal choice for a variety of events, ensuring a memorable experience for your audience.
The main stage at Kawalees, measuring 12 feet wide by 13 feet deep, is tailor-made for performances, shows, presentations, and gatherings. For those in need of additional stage space, we provide an optional stage extension, measuring 16 feet wide by 8 feet deep, ensuring ample room for larger productions.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Montreal Plateau area, where Kawalees transcends being just a venue; it's a destination where creativity and community converge. Our versatile event space is meticulously designed to meet your event requirements and captivate your audience.
Planning an event and searching for the perfect space? Look no further than Kawalees. Reserve your date now and elevate your event with the unmatched ambiance of Kawalees.
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What Makes this Space Special
- Capacity: Comfortable seating for 70 people, ideal for various event sizes. Standing capacity (limited tables and chairs) can reach 99 people
- Stage Facilities: Main stage of 12’x13’, with an optional 16’x8’ extension, accommodating a range of performances.
- Light and Sound Installation: Equipped with lighting and professional sound systems. Details: XAIR-18 Behringer Digital mixer + pad and a Mackie ProFX16v3 Analog mixer (you can use one or the other or both), Elation Professional STAGE DESK-16 DMX Board, Mega Par Profile Plus Stage lighting (x4) , Mega Bar 50RGB RC Stage lighting (x2), MICROH LEDBAR II Stage lighting (x2), Shure SM 58 Microphone (x5), Shure SM 57 Microphone (x2), Audio-Technica Pro 37 Microphone (x2), Audio-Technica AT8538 Microphone (x1), AMT M40 Microphone (x1). stage monitors (x3), front house speakers (x3). cables XLR male- female, cables 1/4 inch, music stands (x4), access to a projector (google cast),
- Music Instruments: Includes a classical grand piano and a Yamaha Club Custom 4-piece Drum et (10”-12”-14”-18”) plus moudting hardware + drum pedals
- Lebanese Food Service: Offering a Lebanese menu (check our menu).
- Alcohol Drink Service: Available.
- Ask us for other related professional services: marketing, ticketing, doors/ushering, sound technician services, photography/videography available on demand.
- Flexible Rental Fees (see below for details).
Flexible 4-Hour Rental Packages
While the typical time slots are listed below, we are happy to accommodate other schedules upon request.
- 12pm – 4pm
- 4pm – 8pm
- 8pm – 12am (next day)
Our space is available for rental in convenient 4-hour blocks for 100 CAD plus taxes.
For weekend rentals in convenient 4-hour blocks for 150 CAD plus taxes.
Our weekend rental rates are a bit higher because these events play a big role in helping us cover our costs and keep this space thriving. We truly appreciate your understanding and support—it means so much to us!
Here is a breakout to understand rental rates better:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday: rental rate is at $100 CAD + taxes per 4-hours bracket.
- Friday and Saturday: rental rate is at $150 CAD + taxes per 4-hours bracket.
Event Schedule Breakdown
Sound Check: First hour (e.g., 4:00 pm or 8:00 pm)
Doors Open: During the second hour (e.g., 5:30, or 9:00pm)
Show Start: Second hour (e.g., 9:30 pm)
Show Duration: Typically 2 hours, concluding in the fourth hour (e.g., 8:00 or 12:00 am)
Space Clearing: By the end of the fourth hour (e.g., 8:00 pm or 12:00 am)
This schedule ensures a smooth and organized event, allowing ample time for setup, performance, and teardown. For custom time slots or further details, please contact us.
Common Aspects for All Scenarios:
- Minimum Group Size: 15 or more people.
- Access to Sound System and Equipment: Included in all scenarios.
- All cables and stage equipment must be returned to their original locations following the event; otherwise, a $50 restocking fee will be applied.
- Music Options: Organizers are allowed to play their own music from major platforms.
- Venue curfew is 12:00 am, additional time after the curfew is charged at a rate of 50$ + taxes per hour until 3:00 am max.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your event in under 30 days from when it is supposed to take place you will be required to pay the full venue rental fee.
- Sound Technician Fee (if applicable): If live entertainment is part of the event, a $ CAD fee for a sound technician applies. Click here to choose from the sound techincians that work with kawalees to ensure your event’s audio is top-notch. Kindly ensure to coordinate and book directly with the sound technician of your choice.
- Piano: Baby Grand. The piano is located on the stage, and can’t be placed at another location in the space.
Organizer Responsibilities and Important Details:
- Poster Visual Design: If organizers would like to create a visual poster to promote the event, we can assist through a third-party service provider for an additional $50 CAD. The services include a poster design in three sizes: 1080×1080 pixels for social media posts, 1920×1080 pixels for Facebook events, and 2160×1080 pixels for Eventbrite events. Click here to contact our service provider.
- Ticketing Management: The organizer is in charge of managing their own ticketing system. The organizer is also responsible for collecting door sales. We do not provide a door person or cash float.
If you’d like, we can help set up your online ticketing through a third-party service provider, for an extra $50 CAD, using the Eventbrite platform. This service includes creating your eventbrite account, with your banking details, and ticketing link so that your audience can easily reserve tickets. Click here to contact our service provider. Door Management: Organizers are expected to handle the opening and management of doors during the event, in addition to guests seating.
Timing: If organizers do not vacate the space by the end of the reserved time slot, an additional fee of $50 per hour will be charged.
Payments: Payments for space rental is directly on our website. Payments with 3rd-party providers is directly with the 3rd party service provider.
Bar Sales: We provide the sale of food and drinks (alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages). All earnings from this service will remain the full property of the venue.
- Drink Tickets: We offer complimentary drink tickets, 2 drinks per artist, up to 8 in total per event.
Promotion: Please note that we do not serve as a promoter for events we are not producing but we will share info with you to cross-list your events on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
- Marketing Services: Should organizers wish to engage the professional services of a digital marketer to promote the event, we can facilitate this through a third-party service provider for an additional $50 CAD. The services include the creation of three 1-minute videos and the implementation of a paid advertising campaign on Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram). The budget for the paid advertising campaign will be determined by the organizer. Click here to contact our service provider.
We do not allow:
Abusive language or behaviour towards staff or other guests
The use of flammable objects/ pyrotechnics
Outside food, liquor & alcohol (birthday cakes are ok!)
Glitter, confetti, or other microplastics. organizers will be billed for cleanup.
- Last Call: Please note that bar staff reserves the right to make last call when they deem appropriate (including before specified curfew).
These arrangements offer you the flexibility to customize your event while taking advantage of our adaptable space and resources.
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