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RENT the broom
CAPACITY
The Broom Factory can accommodate 115 seated guests and 255 standing.
WASHROOMS
We have 5 gender-neutral washrooms, including one accessible washroom. Read more about the venue’s accessibility on our visit page.
HOURS
During the day, the Broom is utilized by its tenants as an office. Event space is available after 4 pm on weekdays (exceptions may apply for event setup). Events usually finish by 10 pm to encourage all-ages audiences and adhere to the venue sound curfew.
BROOM FACTORY CAFE
The Broom Factory Cafe is located within the Broom Factory; it is a licensed cafe that is open only for events.
EVENTS
While not in use as a shared office space, the Broom Factory doubles as an all ages, inclusive, eco-friendly event venue! We host workshops, panels, screenings, live music, comedy, and much more. While our tenants program many of the events, we also welcome rentals from community groups, event organizers, and the general public. We strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and affordable space.
PAST EVENTS
The Broom has hosted awesome talent like Gord Sinclair (The Hip), Dizzy, Ria Mae, Kevin McDonald (Kids in the Hall), Shayne Koyczan, Protest the Hero, Charlie Kaufman, Donovon Woods, Laura Jane Grace, Whitehorse and more.
Tech
STAGE + SCREEN + PROJECTIONS
Stage dimensions: 17ft L x 15ft W x 2.5ft.
The stage is acoustically treated with independent power boxes for each corner. Stage is carpeted (additional drum carpet is available upon request). We have a heavy duty airline cable permanently installed for hanging banners and signage on stage.
Screen dimensions: 10ft L x 6.5ft W.
Projector: a Panasonic PT RZ770
BACKSTAGE
The Broom Factory has 2 green rooms behind the stage. A private washroom is available for green room occupants. There is storage for cases under the stage.
LIGHTS
8 x LED RGBA (side wash)
4 x Chauvet Pix-M ILS Lighting Bars (front wash)
4 x Chauvet DJ Intimidator Movers
Lightshark LS-1 Lighting Controller
2 x Antari Z350 Hazers
MICS
5 x Shure SM58
2 x Shure SM57
3 x Sennheiser E609-S
2 x CAD tom
1 x CAD overhead condenser
2 x Shure BETA91A kick
4 x DI boxes
MONITORS + MAINS
3 x front monitors [JBL PRX812]
1x back/drum monitor [JBL PRX812, 4 separate monitor mixes]
4 x Flown Tops/Mains [JBL PRX815]
4 x Subs [QSC KS118]
Midas M32 Live Digital Console [monitors mixed from FOH]
