in 1998, meat market began being used as a creative and performing arts space. followed by significant renovations in 2005, a dedicated management team was appointed in 2015. now, over 50 businesses and individuals operate from the site. meat market has five spaces available for hire to the arts and the public, including the flat floor pavilion, cobblestone pavilion, meeting room, old cafe and stables. meat market is also one of few venues for hire in melbourne featuring a circus truss, accommodating aerial and circus performances in the cobblestone pavilion.