General Information

Any professional catering service (subject to Glenn Gould Studio acceptance) may be engaged by a renting organization to function on its behalf in Glenn Gould Studio. The facility is a licensed facility, therefore all alcoholic beverages must be ordered through Glenn Gould Studio. Requests for specific brands must be supplied to the Front of House Manager at least ten business days prior to the event. A lobby cleaning fee is applicable for events involving a reception.

The Studio and its washrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Glenn Gould Studio can accommodate "buffet-style" catering only in the lobby. Glenn Gould Studio policy does not allow for "sit down" dinners in either the lobby or Studio.

Fire regulations do not allow for standing room in the Studio during events.

Stage entrance for performers and equipment is 25 John Street.

Renting organizations must provide documentation of the following insurance coverage for its occupancy period in the Glenn Gould Studio: comprehensive general liability in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence.

SOCAN license fees and credit card commissions are payable by the renting organization. They are deducted from the box office receipts and remitted on the renter's behalf by CBC.

Deposit required is a minimum of 50% of the Basic Rental Fee, payable upon confirmation. The balance is due prior to the event, or will be deducted from the box office receipts at the discretion of the General Manager. Deposit is non-refundable. Payment will be accepted in cash or by certified cheque.

Artist Accessibility

The stage entrance for Glenn Gould Studio is located at 25 John St. Artists and backstage personnel must check in at the CBC Security kiosk to obtain a pass for entrance into the facilities. Most equipment can be loaded in by this entrance, either by the main entrance-way, or through the double-door fire exits. There are no stairs between street level and the stage.

Studio Specification Sheets

Download the Glenn Gould Studio spec sheets in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the files.

GGS Equipment Sheet
GGS Room Specs Sheet
GGS Studio and Lobby layout