East Otago Events Centre

East Otago Events Centre EVENTS CENTRE BOOKINGS -
Email: eoec.info.bookings@gmail.com

| Address: Main Road, Waikouaiti NZ Please note: Children must be supervised while up here.

EAST OTAGO EVENT CENTRE

This is a purpose built modern facility on the Main Road in Waikouaiti that caters for a range of uses:

• Sports Events
• Cultural Activities
• Social Functions
• Launches, networking and training

Opening to a large foyer this inviting Centre is light, stylish and modern, with heat-pumps and adjustable lighting throughout its carpeted rooms. The total maximum capacity for the East Otago Events Centre complex is 500 people, this includes the Doctors Surgery and the Plunket room. Foyer: 120 pax
This area can be hired on its own for activities such as displays or public drop in events. The Johnny Jones Auditorium:
Our large auditorium has courts marked suitable for basket ball, volley ball, netball and badminton along with installed basketball hoops. There are clean change room facilities including metered showers. The stage area is a feature of the Auditorium and can be hired separately. The kitchen facilities are close to the Auditorium which provides the opportunity to cater for large functions such as weddings and reunions. Viewing Platform: 60 pax
This upstairs area provides views onto the Johnny Jones Auditorium. Committee Room: 20 pax
Suitable for smaller functions or meetings this room has a table/chairs and a white board available. John Brown Function Room: 65 pax
This is an open space room although tables and chairs are available if needed. The Committee and John Brown Room can be hired individually or opened up to create a larger space suitable for small functions and meetings, with the kitchen and foyer adjacent. Andrew Noone Board Room: 25 pax
Located upstairs is the board room, with a large oval table this space is designed for meetings and smaller functions. Other items available:
- Fold away table and chairs
- Crockery and cutlery for hire
- Sound system and microphones
- Projector and remote controlled screen
- Lectern
- White board

From small intimate showcases to large-scale events consider the East Otago Events Centre as your venue and please don't hesitate to contact us for a viewing or to make a booking.

06/09/2025

The Events Centre needs to appoint a Secretary at the upcoming AGM on Thursday 25th September. Do you have the skills to help us?

02/09/2025

We are seeking expressions of interest for the position of Bookings Officer for the East Otago Events Centre. See details below.

26/07/2025

Save the Date!
Our next Waikouaiti Artisan Market is coming up on Sunday 3rd August at the Waikouaiti Events Centre from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Waikouaiti RDA will be running the BBQ, so come hungry and support a good cause.

See who’ll be there: otagoartisanmarket.com/marketdates/august2025

Follow the event on Facebook: Waikouaiti Artsian Market - Sunday 3rd August 2025

Shop local, meet your makers, and make a morning of it!

21/07/2025

East Otago Events Centre Advance notice - the Annual General Meeting of the East Otago Events Centre Management Committee will be held on Thursday 25th September at 7.30pm upstairs in the EOEC Boardroom. All welcome.

Committee positions – Secretary and/or Bookings officer
Expressions of interest are invited for the position(s) of Secretary and/or Bookings Officer. Committee meetings are held usually once every month except January at 7.30pm on the first Thursday of the month. The positions can be held separately or jointly and are remunerated.

For more info. on the positions - phone Sonya Watson on 027 256 0201.

For bookings - phone Sharleen on 027 3795983 or
email: eoec.info.bookings@gmail.com

31/05/2025

We are excited to announce that we are officially sold out for our 2025 season of Mamma Mia! We are looking forward to sharing our hard work with our largest audience to date in just over a week's time.

11/04/2025

This year we've made changes to our ticketing service, as you may be very well aware of.

We've put in so much effort for you, our community and we can see that this is making it easier for you to purchase tickets from us.

This is a friendly reminder to please purchase your tickets NOW.
With the rate our tickets are selling, we will SELL out...and no I'm not just saying that, I firmly believe it.

Love Zara

To purchase your tickets, click on the link to our website below, thank you.

www.eastotagomusicaltheatre.com

Affordable holiday programme on Wednesday 16th April at our Events Centre.
08/04/2025

Affordable holiday programme on Wednesday 16th April at our Events Centre.

25/03/2025

The 25th is TODAY, we're finally here and Tickets are now LIVE!

Last week marked four weeks of rehearsing, where we learnt 28 songs with Sam (Our fabulous musical director). This week we start Choreography with Sian (Our talented Choreographer)!

The link below will take you on a trip down memory lane at the past productions and see for yourself why attending MAMMA MIA is a high priority and truly a treat.

Let us entertain you for a night or two because you're worth it 😉

You're welcome to share this post with your friends ❤️

Purchase tickets from the website below

www.eastotagomusicaltheatre.com

25/03/2025
Love singing but worried that you can't dance? There are places for backing vocalists. Details below to get your auditio...
03/12/2024

Love singing but worried that you can't dance? There are places for backing vocalists. Details below to get your audition pack!

DATE CHANGE
AUDITIONS NOW BEING HELD 18/19 JANUARY 2025
🎭 Your moment in the spotlight starts here! 🎭
We’re thrilled to announce auditions for the iconic musical Mamma Mia! Join a vibrant cast, sing along to the great hits, and experience the joy of bringing this beloved show to life.

Whether you’re ready to belt out the big solos or join the energetic chorus, this is your chance to:
✅ Try something new
✅ Meet amazing people
✅ Be part of a fun, inclusive theatre community

For an audition pack contact Sonya at
eomtproductions@gmail.com

09/11/2024

Address

203 Main Road
Dunedin
9510

Telephone

+64273795983

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