On Tuesday 8 March,  Corrie inspected a brand NEW venue available for functions in Melbourne – Myer’s ‘Mural Hall’ – located on the 6^th floor of the newly renovated, funky Bourke Street Myer Store!

The venue is managed exclusively by The Big Group – a catering company with access to a number of unique venues throughout Melbourne.

"Mural Hall is truly an amazing venue – and we don’t say this lightly!  With capacity to seat up to about 550 people or 700 if cocktail style, it really offers loads of scope for those larger functions, Christmas parties, conferences with a difference, and even for those on a limited budget as the space requires little or no theming.  The room is a mix of 'art deco', meets '2011', meets gothic Italy!  It has a lot of potential, is VERY centrally located in Melbourne’s CBD, and will be open for business from the beginning of April.

Read more: Announcing a brand NEW venue available for Melbourne functions & events

A very busy past week for Corrie and Lisa who managed to catch up with a number of venue reps from around the country who happened to be in town... Most of them were reporting a ‘soft’ April period which isn’t surprising given there are school holidays and lots of public holidays / Easter in that month. However, quite a few venues have also come out with specials not only for April as a result, but also to take us through to the end of the financial year.

On Thursday Corrie also popped out to see the Lyall Hotel in South Yarra - a boutique 5 star hotel, that until recently, hasn’t actively promoted the conference facilities except to local surrounding businesses. However, on doing an inspection, this venue would be ideal for those seeking somewhere small and intimate, for no up to around 20 delegates. The main conference room has lots of natural light plus the added bonus of a small courtyard area. Breaks can also occur in the small but functional dining area, or can be served in the conference room itself.  Accommodation rooms are spacious, airy, modern and have a real ‘home away from home’ feel. Definitely one we think should be put in the mix for our discerning clientele!

Read more: It's been a busy week for our team... and more to come!