Trade Visitors

IMEX Melbourne will include exhibits from suppliers of acoustic and digital pianos and all related new technology; acoustic, electric and bass guitars; professional audio for stage equipment such as midi-based keyboards; professional sound gear such as cables, amps and mixers; alternative cultural instruments, such as didgeridoos, Bhajni veenas, tablas; instrument makers. There will be instrument-making workshops, talks and demonstrations by industry professionals and artists.

Trade visitors will have the unique opportunity to talk to suppliers throughout the exhibition, simply register and you will be given priority entry and your Trade Visitor Badge will instantly identify you to the exhibitors who will be happy to chat with you about your needs and enable them to discuss trade price options plus the trade lounge for your use.

Show Times
Friday 9th October 2009	10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 10th October 2009	10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 11th October 2009	10:00am - 5:00pm

Directions & Transport

Trams

Tram routes for the Melbourne Exhibition Centre:

Route 96 - St Kilda to East Brunswick
Route 109 - Port Melbourne to Box Hill
Route 112 - West Preston to St Kilda

Tram routes for the Melbourne Convention Centre (Flinders Street stop):

Route 48 - North Balwyn to Docklands
Route 70 - Wattle Park to City
Route 75 - Vermont South to City

Trains

Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations are both a short stroll from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. These stations are major hubs for suburban, regional and interstate rail services.
For tram and train timetables see www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Taxis

Taxi ranks are right on the doorstep:

Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Melbourne Convention Centre
Crown Entertainment Complex
Southern Cross station

Parking

Melbourne Exhibition Centre

1060 undercover parking spaces managed by Wilson Parking
Entrance off Normanby Road
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Early bird $10 (enter between 6am and 9am, exit after midday and before midnight)
Evening rate $9 (enter after 4pm Monday to Friday)
First hour $6
Maximum charge $26
Weekend $10 per 24 hours (from 6am Saturday until 6am Monday)

Melbourne Convention Centre

590 undercover parking spaces managed by Wilson Parking
Entrance off Siddeley Street, located in multi-storey car park
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Early bird $10, Mon-Fri (enter between 6am and 9am, exit after midday and before midnight)
Evening rate $9(enter after 4pm Monday to Friday)
First hour $6
Maximum charge $26
Weekend $10 per 24 hours (from 6am Saturday until 6am Monday)

Temporary external car park

Around the external west end of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, parking will be affected by the development of the new Melbourne Convention Centre.
The Exhibitor and Freeway car parks (located on Munro Street) will have reduced capacity spaces.

Extras

Click here for information on getting around the MCEC complex
Download MCEC Directional Map