Listings for Perth Concert Hall

Description

Having welcomed a range of cutting-edge classic musicians as well as contemporary artists, Perth Concert Hall puts Perth on the map in terms of culture and music. Having welcomed the likes of classic ensembles such as Ray Charles, PJ Harvey, Nina Simon, Sting, Tim Minchin, KD Lang and many other artists. The venue is also home to the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) and regularly hosts incredible artists.

Known for its brutalist mid-century classic architecture, Perth Concert Hall has an exterior which is characterised by an innovative white off-form concrete. The building was recognised at the 2016 Australian institute of Architects National Awards and was given the ‘Enduring Architecture Award’. Since then, the building has undergone several renovations and improvements, boasting upgrades to the auditorium and facade lighting, whilst preserving its winding staircase and interior featuring an exquisite red carpet.  

Capacity and Seating

The auditorium seats 1,729 people and about 160 choir stall seats. In the Upper Gallery, Perth Concert Hall seats 354 in the Upper Gallery, 260 in the Lower Gallery and then 1117 seats in the Stalls. The Perth C also houses a 3,000 pipe organ. In the Upper Gallery.

The Main stage of the auditorium can also be constructed into a 3-tired gala ballroom for events and functions if you wish you hire the auditorium.  

How to get there

The Perth Concert Hall Australia address is: 5 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia

• Car: there are many car parking facilities which are located a short walking distance from the Perth Concert Hall: Perth Concert Hall Car Park, Terrace Road Car Park, Fire Station CarPark, Council Car Park, Kings Complex Car Park. 
• Bus: Perth Concert Hall is situated on the main Perth city bus route on St Georges Terrace. There are bus stands 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48 which are located close to to the Concert Hall. The Red Cat Bus also stops nearby. 
• Taxi: the nearest taxi rank to the Perth Music Hall is just outside the Duxton Hotel and is on the corner of St Georges Terrace and Victoria Street.  

Useful Information

Access

The Perth Music Hall Australia is fully accessible and boasts a range of accessible facilities such as Baby Change Facilities, Quiet Rooms, Water for Service Animals as well as parking bats which can be booked in advice. There is also a lift in the auditorium which can be accessed by Perth Concert Hall.

The auditorium also provides Audiroium Audio Assistance at Perth Concert Hall and the Perth Concert Hall offers the Sennheiser MobileConncect Personal Hearing Assistance system You can either download.

Food and Drink

You can eat at bars and cafes which are located throughout the auditorium. There is also a catering company, Heyder & Shears, which provides catering throughout the venue.

History

Perth Concert Hall was built by architects Jeffy Howlett and Don Bailey and was the first concert Hall to be built in Australia after World War II. Its doors opened to the public on Australia Day in 1973 and the construction was carried out by Sabemo (WA). The opening of the Perth Music Hall included a ball which was attended by 1,700 people and the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra which was joined by 55 members.

While the auditorium was originally built for classic ensembles and as the home to the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, the Perth Concert Hall hosts a diverse range of performances and shows. In 2015, the West Australian Symphony Orchestera became the new manager of the hall. 

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