The Gold Sounds Music Conference takes place at four different venues in the centre of Castlemaine - The Taproom, Phee Broadway Theatre, Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre and Castlemaine Community House.

THE TAPROOM
The Taproom is wheelchair accessible from the front entrance. There is an accessible carpark near the front entrance. The back entrance is not wheelchair accessible. There are two steps to enter with a handrail.
There are accessible toilets and seating throughout the venue if required. There is also plenty of space for wheelchair users. The bar is lowered for wheelchair users to access.

PHEE BROADWAY THEATRE
The Phee Broadway Theatre is wheelchair accessible from the front entrance. There is a ramp to the door. There is an accessible toilet. If needed there are seats in the front foyer.
The seating in the theatre is tiered with several steps on multiple levels. There is a handrail that runs up the side of the wall. There is designated wheelchair seating up the front. The foyer can be used as a quiet space if needed during the conference. There is an accessible parking space to the left of the entrance of the venue, in Mechanics Lane.

Gold Sounds is hoping to be able to provide Auslan interpreter for the events at The Phee Broadway Theatre. More details to come.

CASTLEMAINE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE
Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre is wheelchair accessible. There is a ramp up to the door. There are accessible toilets. There are seats and plenty of space for wheelchair users.

CASTLEMAINE COMMUNITY HOUSE
The entry to Castlemaine Community House, via Templeton Street, has two steps at the front door and then a small staircase in the foyer. There is a wheelchair accessible ramp at the rear of the building near the accessible carpark and staff parking, entry is via Mechanics Lane. There is an accessible toilet located in the centre of the building. Assistance and guide dogs are welcomed.

GUIDE DOGS AND SERVICE DOGS
Guide dogs and service dogs are welcome in all the venues for the duration of the conference. Please speak to one of the event organisers if you would like water for your guide dog.

COMPANION CARDS
Gold Sounds accepts companion cards. Please book these tickets via the ticketing page.

RELAXED ENVIRONMENT
For the duration of the conference, you’re welcome to use stimming devices. You can leave the venue at any time and there will be a designated quiet area to go to if required. There are no planned loud noises, and no strobe machines will be used.

AUSLAN INTERPRETER
An Auslan interpreter is available upon request. Please email hello@goldsounds.com.au