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Studio hire rates / Mackay QLD

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Rates for approved hire, by the hour, half day or full day, with the room and its core inclusions ready when you arrive.

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Birdcage Studios / Mackay, Queensland
01 / Overview

Rates for approved hire, by the hour, half day or full day, with the room and its core inclusions ready when you arrive.

02 / Hourly

$150 per hour, excluding GST.

That is $165 per hour including GST, which is the amount you pay.

Hourly hire has a two-hour minimum and suits portraits, product shoots, short content sessions and focused creative work.

  • 2-hour minimum
  • Pink armchair, six rattan chairs, marble table and plants
  • Backdrop stand with white cloth backdrop
03 / Half day

$580 for four hours, excluding GST.

That is $638 including GST.

The half-day rate gives longer shoots and multi-setup content sessions more breathing room, at better value than booking hour by hour.

  • Four-hour booking
  • All standard studio inclusions
  • Time must include setup and pack-down
  • Additional hours charged at $150 per hour ex GST
04 / Full day

$1,050 for eight hours, excluding GST.

That is $1,155 including GST.

The full-day rate is designed for campaign days, content libraries, workshops and events that need time to move through several formats.

  • Eight-hour booking
  • All standard studio inclusions
  • Best value for extended bookings
  • Additional hours charged at $150 per hour ex GST
05 / Included

The practical details are already here.

Studio hire includes the pink armchair, six rattan chairs, marble table and plants, a backdrop stand with white cloth backdrop, tripods, phone stands, continuous lighting, kitchenette, beauty station, air-conditioning, Bluetooth audio and one bathroom with an enclosed change-room area.

  • Tripods, phone stands and continuous lighting included
  • Coloured paper backdrops, feature furniture and prop sets as add-ons
  • Pre-booking walkthrough available on request
  • Hire is by approval, requested by email
06 / In the room

Real work. Real setups. The space in use.

The open studio at Birdcage Studios, wide and empty, with arched mirrors, wall lights and a long table
The open studio01
The whole studio at Birdcage Studios, with the white sweep, wall lights and kitchenette
The whole room02
The kitchenette and timber table at Birdcage Studios
The kitchenette03
07 / Questions

Before you
book.

How do I book?

Hire is by approval only, and the studio is no longer booked online. Email hello@birdcagegroup.com with what you are planning, the date and how many people, and the team will confirm whether the studio suits.

Does booking time include setup and pack-down?

Yes. Your booked time must include setup, shooting or event time, pack-down and cleaning so the studio can be returned to its original condition.

Can I see the studio before booking?

Yes. A pre-booking walkthrough is available on request. Ask for one on the contact page and we will agree a time that suits.

Are the rates inclusive of GST?

The rates above are quoted excluding GST, and each one also shows the GST-inclusive figure. Hourly hire is $150 ex GST, which is $165 inc GST. The GST-inclusive figure is the amount you pay.

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Hire is by approval. Email hello@birdcagegroup.com with the hire you need, or ask for a walkthrough on the contact page.

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