Tuen Mun Town Hall

Scale of Hire Charges

Auditorium 													   Effective from 1.4.2009
Purpose	Code	Services	Charges	
��	Performances of music, drama, dance, opera, revue and other functions considered as entertainment by the Manager and activities of any kind carried out after 6pm  (Note a)	A1a	Basic charge for each performance/ function not exceeding 4 hours or part thereof with the services listed in Schedule A during sessions 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm or 7pm-11pm	#$15,020
(Note b)	
	A1b	Charge for each half-hour or part thereof in excess of a 4-hour session	#$1,370
(Note b)	
��	Activities of any kind without audience carried out after 6pm (such bookings cannot be accepted more than six weeks in advance)	A3a	Basic charge for each function not exceeding 4 hours or part thereof with the services listed in Schedule A during session 7pm-11pm	$7,520	
	A3b	Charge for each half-hour or part thereof in excess of a 4-hour session	$700	
��	For the above two items
   		Charge for use/occupation of the unit before 6pm on the day of the hiring during hours prior to those of the performance / function with the services listed in Schedule B : 		
	A3c	for a continuous period of 9 hours from 9am-6pm (including lunch hour)	$2,610	
	A3d	9am - 1pm or 2pm - 6pm	$1,060	
	A3e	Charge per hour for use of the sound system and services from sound controllers(*minimum 4 hours and for hiring under A3c or A3d only)	$270	
	A3f	Charge for use/occupation of the unit in the morning from 9am-1pm following the day of hiring with the services listed in Schedule B for a period not exceeding 4 hours	$1,060	
	A3g	Charge for use of the stage for setting up/dismantling during the hours from mid-night to 9am immediately prior to/after the date of booking with working lights provided only	$4,170	
�Y	Rehearsals without audience during the hours 9am to 6pm only
   (Note a)	A4a	Basic charge for a period not exceeding 4 hours or part thereof with the services listed in Schedule A during sessions 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm	$5,250	
	A4b	Charge for each half-hour or part thereof in excess of a 4-hour session	$510	
�Y	Meetings, lectures, conferences and other functions which are not considered as entertainment, school functions where no admission charges are made during the hours 9am to 6pm only
   (Note a)	A5a	Basic charge for each performance/function not exceeding 4 hours or part thereof with the services listed in Schedule A during sessions 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm	$5,250	
	A5b	Charge for each half-hour or part thereof in excess of a 4-hour session	$510	
�Y	For the above two items	A5c	Charge for use/occupation of the unit on the day of the hiring with the services listed in Schedule B :
9am - 1pm or 2pm - 6pm	$1,060	
	A5d	Charge per hour for use of the sound system and services from sound controllers (*minimum 4 hours and for hiring under A5c only)	$270	
Location filming/Telecast 
(per performance)	A10a	Basic charge for 4-hour filming/telecasting during sessions 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm or 7pm-11pm	Basic charge plus charges as stipulated by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department	
	A10b	Charge for each additional 4 hours or part thereof in excess of a 4-hour session		
Miscellaneous additional services
(Note e)	A11a	Charge for broadcasting/recording or provision of sound feed for non-commercial filming of each performance/function (recording tapes and/or filming equipment to be provided by the hirer)	$510	
Miscellaneous additional services
(Note e)	A11b	Charge for non-commercial filming of each performance / function if hirer requires the provision of equipment (one camera) and technical support from venue staff including the provision of sound feed	$2,020	
	A11c 	Charge for use of the Steinway concert grand piano per 4-hour session	$980	
	A11f	Charge for use of orchestral pit	$2,570	
	A11h	Charge per hour for use of slide projector (*minimum 2 hours)	$100	
	A11i	Charge for each additional camera of each performance/function (for hiring under A11b only)	$510	
	A11j	Charge per performance/function for sales counter space at entrance (for sale of souvenir items & house programmes associated with the performance/function)	$280	
	A11k	Charge per hour for use of multi-media projector with VHS multi-system video player / laser disc player / Hi-8 video recorder (*minimum 2 hours)	$180	
	A11n	Charge for use of surtitle board per 2-hour session	$180	
	A11o	Charge per hour in excess of 2 hours	$92	
	A99o	Charge for use of the Reception Lounge per hour (*minimum 1 hour)	$320	
	F01L	Charge per day for use of wall banner site	$150	

Dance Studio, Music Studio, Conference Room and Lecture Rooms 

Purpose	Code	Services	Charges	
Rehearsals, practice, meetings, lectures, conferences, etc.	B1a	Basic charge per hour with the services listed in Schedule C (*minimum 2 consecutive hours and 50% discount is available for bookings during 9am - 6pm from Mondays to Fridays)	$290	
Small scale performances
(for Dance & Music Studios only)	B3a	Basic charge for each performance/function not exceeding 4 hours or part thereof with services listed in Schedule B during sessions 9am-1pm, 2pm-6pm or 7pm-11pm	$1,150	
	B3b	Charge for each hour or part thereof in excess of a 4-hour session	$290	
Location filming / Telecast
(per performance)	B6a	Basic charge for 4-hour filming/telecasting during sessions 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm or 7pm-11pm	Basic charge plus charges as stipulated by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department	
	B6b	Charge for each additional 4 hours or part thereof in excess of a 4-hour session		
Miscellaneous additional services
(Note e)	B7a	Charge per hour for use of slide projector (*minimum 2 hours)	$100	
	B7b	Charge per hour for use of upright piano (*minimum 2 hours)	$59	
	B7c	Charge per hour for use of the public address system (*minimum 2 hours)	$270	
	B7d	Charge per hour for use of multi-system TV monitor with VHS multi-system video player / laser disc player / Hi-8 video recorder (*minimum 2 hours)	$100	
	B7e	Charge per hour for use of multi-media projector with VHS multi-system video player / laser disc player / Hi-8 video recorder (*minimum 2 hours)	$140	
	B7h	Charge for broadcasting/recording or provision of sound feed for non-commercial filming of each performance/function (recording tapes and/or filming equipment to be provided by the hirer)	$510	
Storage space	E1a	Charge for each locker per calendar month (with 2 months’ deposit)	$53	
	E3b	Charge for each storage space per calendar month 
(with 2 months’ deposit) ($53 per 0.1m3, minimum charge $530)	$530	
Cultural Activities Hall and Exhibition Gallery 

Purpose	Code	Services	Charges	
			C. A. Hall	E. G.	
Exhibitions
(Note a)
		Basic charge for a full day from 9am to 8pm (for mounting, dismantling or display of the exhibition) with the services listed in Schedule C			
	C1a	Whole area	$4,540	$4,140	
	C1b	Half area	-	$2,070	
		Charge for each additional hour after 8pm (for dismantling or extension of opening hours) with the services listed in Schedule C			
	C1c	Whole area	$450	$430	
	C1d	Half area	-	$215	
Performances, meetings, conferences, receptions or any function other than exhibitions
(Note a)		Basic charge for each function not exceeding 2 hours or part thereof with services listed in Schedule A except for performance			
	C3a	Whole area	-	$830	
	C3e	Half area	-	$420
Note(d)	
		Basic charge for each performance/function not exceeding 4 hours or part thereof with services listed in Schedule A during sessions 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm or 7pm-11pm			
	C3b	Whole area	$1,820	$1,660	
	C3f	Half area	-	$830
Note(d)	
		Charge for each hour or part thereof in excess of a 
2- hour session			
	C3c	Whole area	-	$430	
	C3g	Half area	-	$220
Note(d)	
	C3d	Charge for each half-hour or part thereof in excess of a 4-hour session	$225	-	
Occupation
(Note a)		Charge for use / occupation of the unit before 6pm either prior to or after a performance / function with the services listed in Schedule B			
	C5a	9am - 1pm or 2pm - 6pm	$360	$330	
	C5b	Charge for each hour or part thereof in excess of 4 hours	$100	$100	
Location filming / Telecast 
(per performance)	C7a	Basic charge for 4-hour filming/telecasting during sessions 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm or 7pm-11pm	Basic charge plus charges as stipulated by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department	
	C7b	Charge for each additional 4 hours or part thereof in excess of a 4-hour session		
Miscellaneous additional services
(Note e)	C8a	Charge per hour for use of the public address system (*minimum for 2 hours)	$270	$270	
	C8b	Charge per hour for use of slide projector (*minimum 2 hours)	$100	$100	
	C8d	Charge for broadcasting / recording or provision of sound feed for non-commercial filming of each performance/function (tapes and/or filming equipment to be provided by the hirer)	$510	$510	
	C8e	Charge per perfomance/function for sales counter space at entrance  (for sale of souvenir or house programmes associated with the performance / function)	$140	$140	
Miscellaneous additional services
(Note e)	C8f	Charge per hour for use of multi-system TV monitor with VHS multi-system video player / laser disc player / Hi-8 video recorder (*minimum 2 hours)	$100	$100	
	C8g	Charge per hour for use of multi-media projector with VHS multi-system video player / laser disc player / Hi-8 video recorder (*minimum 2 hours)	$140	$140	
	A99o	Charge for use of the Reception Lounge per hour (*minimum 1 hour)	$320	
	F01L	Charge per day for use of wall banner site	$150	

Practice Rooms 
Purpose	Code	Services	Charges	
Rehearsals and practice without audience	B1c	Charge per hour with the services listed in Schedule C (*minimum 4 hours a month)	$23	
Storage space	E1a	Charge for each locker per calendar month (with 2 months‘ deposit)	$53	

Service Schedules 
A.	Air-conditioning, electricity (for Town Hall fixtures and equipment only), water, the use of furniture as provided, stage and electrical equipment as installed, sound system, musical instruments as provided, the use of the box-office (unmanned), basic ushering service, service from electrical technicians and sound controllers as necessary and the use of dressing rooms. 	
B.	Working light, water, the use of furniture, musical instruments and stage equipment as provided, service from electrical technician (one only) as necessary and the use of dressing rooms.	
C.	Air-conditioning, electricity (for Town Hall fixtures and equipment only), the use of furniture and equipment as provided.	
The hiring is subject to Terms & Conditions of Hire of Tuen Mun Town Hall.

General Notes 
(a) 	Applications for non-arts activities will only be accepted 3 months or less prior to the month of hire, with the exception for applications by government departments, District Councils or registered schools.

(b)	Charges Based on Gross Ticket Receipts
(1)	“Charges Based on Gross Ticket Receipts” here refers to the difference, if any, between the actual hire charges payable and the basic charge.  The rate marked with an asterisk (#) for functions at the Auditorium are the basic charges only.  The actual hire charges payable for the session (excluding any charges for additional miscellaneous services) will be the basic charge or 10% of the gross ticket receipts, whichever is the greater.

(2)	For the purpose of calculating the gross ticket receipts, complimentary tickets not exceeding 5% of the total number of seats per function will not be taken into account.  Any quantities in excess will be regarded as tickets sold at the top price categories as shown on the approved ticket price scale.

(c) Surcharge
A surcharge (either at 100% or 300% of the basic charge) is payable for bookings of any civic centre facility for the period of hire in accordance with the following provisions:-
(1)	100% of the basic charge is payable if the facility is used at any time during the period of hire for:-
(a)    an exhibition which involves the participation by a commercial organization; or
(b)    a function which involves any business or commercial activities, including but not limited to sale, loan and promotion of commodities or services.
(2) 	300% of the basic charge is payable if the facility is used at any time during the period of hire for an exhibition or a function specified in (1)(a) or (1)(b) above but either:
(a)  the facility is sublet to any other person or organization; or
(b)  the event involves the participation of more than one commercial organization.

(d)   Hire charges are applicable only to non-prime time bookings which are defined as any bookings from Monday to Friday including public holidays and on Saturday before 2pm.
(e)	Provision of equipment or services is subject to availability of equipment, staff resources and at the sole discretion of the Venue Manager.
(f)	Extension of booking or provision of overnight service is subject to availability of facility, staff resources and at the sole 
discretion of the Venue Manager.

Enquiries:  2450 7875 / 2450 7775