BACKSTAGE MUSIC

 LOLLY LOFT - ACCESS OVERVIEW

Every effort has been made to make this event as accessible as possible. Outlined below is what is available in the venue. Below we are sharing pre-event notes outlining the sounds you will encounter from the interactive prompts.  We have provided a description of how to get to Lolly Loft via public transport and a video link of how to enter from Elizabeth St of the different spaces and access available in the building. Below is also a outline of what to expect at the event the Prompt +1 event. Please let us know your access requirements when you register for your ticket and will try our best to accommodate them. Companion tickets will be available free of charge to companion card holders. If you have any access questions, please don’t hesitate to email or call Lamorna at (0402051903) Aidan Eccleshall (0404833198) or Imogen Hamer (0421607013) 

GETTING TO LOLLY LOFT - suite 102 / 342 Elizabeth St Surry Hills

• The closest station to Lolly Loft is Central station with lift access from all platforms.

• Lolly Loft is about an 3-minute walk (100m) from the Chalmers Street exit of Central station as can be seen on the map below.

• The entrance to Lolly Loft is on Elizabeth Street as seen in the photos below (not Kippax St that google maps will direct you to)

• Lolly Loft can also be accessed via any buses that go to Eddy Avenue, Elizabeth Street, or Foveaux St. The closest bus stop to Lolly Loft is Central Station, Elizabeth Street, Stand E for example on the 343 bus which is las than a 1 minute (33m) walk from the main entrance of Lolly Loft on Elizabeth St 342. 

• Limited accessible parking available on Kippax Street in the street next to Lolly Loft 

BUILDING ACCESS

• Lolly Loft is a room on the first floor - suite 102 / 342 Elizabeth St Surry Hills . Video of the entry of the venue (from RAGZINE)

• Lolly Loft apparently has accessible bathrooms but we can’t confirm that.  

• Visual signage will be available to signpost the different areas in the space

• Service Animals are welcome into all spaces. Prince Alfred Park (on Chalmers St) is probably the closest grassy area for dog relief.

• A quiet space for audience members will be provided in the ‘dressing room’ as a low-sensory space to take a break from the performance.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT

• Doors will open to the venue at 6:00pm. A member of Back Stage Staff will be waiting at the front door of Lolly Loft to check your ticket and welcome you to the Prompt +1 Event. 

• You can see photos of the space at the Lolly Loft website

• The concert will use low lighting and different coloured LED lights

• There will be 3 interactive art pieces in the space. 

  • Prompt 1 is a deconstructed percussion instrument with foam blocks and different sized tiles- the tiles are amplified creating interesting and jarring textural tones – metallic in sound, sharp and resonant

  • Prompt 2 is a canvas with electronics that makes sound when you get close to touching it- also textural and storm like waveforms.

  • Prompt 3 is a poetry area with books, words and 2 projectors- casting different images across the space. It does not create sound just lights

• If you need a break at any time, there is a quiet space available separate to the main gallery space in the “dressing room” 

• The event will end at approximately 8:15-8:30pm