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Perth Concert Hall

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9231 9900

Address: 5 St Georges Terrace 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.perthconcerthall.com.au

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25.01.2022 Only two more nights until Perth Symphony Orchestra's Mozart by Candlelight! Tickets are going quickly but there's still time to get your seats to Friday night's intimate concert! Tickets available here: bit.ly/3j2J5tV

25.01.2022 New Blog Post: A playlist from our friends at West Australian Symphony Orchestra to get you through a rainy Monday. Before they hit our stage as a full orchestra in just a few weeks time, discover tunes from their upcoming Remixed 2020 Concert Series. Happy Listening. Access this playlist & more: bit.ly/2PBefvq

25.01.2022 Help restart the arts this Saturday, as Musica Viva Australia host Reconnect Western Australia - an afternoon of Chamber music from local music legends at the Government House Ballroom. There'll be Mozart, Bach + more... plus a complimentary glass of vino from Cullen Wines. + details here bit.ly/2SyN1ai

24.01.2022 Announcement: PCH x Fane Digital Series Weve teamed up with Fane to bring you a carefully curated new series featuring intimate & exclusive one-off events with well known names in literature, podcasts, the screen, stage & much much more! List of events and tickets here: https://bit.ly/2Rr1zZ3... Want to know more about Fane? Check out our blog post: bit.ly/35Ahht4 See more

24.01.2022 Just announced - Online event happening this week!! Were extremely delighted to announce a very special one-off online event! Bestselling author and LGBTQ+ activist, Armistead Maupin discusses his career with Ian McKellen, celebrated actor & activist in what is sure to be a highly engaging chat on everything from observations on society, to the state of our world today, culture and much much more - all from the comfort of home!! ON-DEMAND viewing available for 48-Hours starting: Thursday 13 Aug 1:30am through Saturday 15 August 1:30am (Live UK broadcast times) TICKETS & INFO here: bit.ly/2F2IGIP

23.01.2022 Flashback Friday One of our favourite Aussies, Paul Kelly, has performed here several times over the years. Were you lucky enough to see him in 89, 91, 98, 01, 04 or 07?

23.01.2022 One week from today and Matt Gresham The Gift 999 hits the stage. We recently caught up with him and chatted about keeping busy during lockdown, his inspirations and a look back at some of the more memorable moments from his international tour! Matt Greshams full interview here: bit.ly/33VaXf1 More seats just released due to popular demand!... Tickets https://bit.ly/2PRgOJY See more

22.01.2022 New Year's Eve is just around the corner, so we caught up with the folks from the Rotary Club of Perth who are organising the annual New Year's Eve Matinee Concert 2020 & New Year's Eve Gala Concert 2020 at the hall which has been going for the past three decades & how attending also means giving back to meaningful charities! Read our full interview here & learn about these two great concerts that offer fun for all ages on the biggest day/night of the year!! bit.ly/3eRFblF

22.01.2022 Flashback Friday Our Brutalist staircase in the making as seen in 1971 - taking you up all 4 levels, each with it's own impressive view of the city and the Swan River!

22.01.2022 Flashback Friday Different in some ways, but same magnificent frontage - our driveway on St Georges Terrace back in 1981. Whats your preferred mode of transport to the venue for a show?

22.01.2022 Our friends at local community radio station RTRFM 92.1 just wrapped up another Annual Radiothon last week! And since we too love supporting music of all kinds, we were proud to jump on the bandwagon to add in prizes for donators & subscribers to win! Dont worry, you can still donate! bit.ly/2Eyut6h

22.01.2022 DIGITAL EVENT: Fane x Perth Concert Hall bring to you an exclusive online event: Nigella Lawson Broadcast from the UK as she shares the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen intertwined with her favourite recipes + more!

20.01.2022 We were delighted to have the West Australian Symphony Orchestra back on stage last weekend for a special concert to say thank you to the Friends, Patrons & Bequestors who donated during the recent restrictions period here in WA. For more West Australian Symphony Orchestra concerts at the Hall, check out their upcoming REMIXED 2020 lineup bit.ly/3lAVIhB #homeofmusicwa

20.01.2022 Special Announcement! The West Australian Symphony Orchestra have just announced their remixed 2020 program and we are thrilled to have them back on stage with exceptional artists performing extraordinary music! Sit back, relax and enjoy a safe return to concert-going in Western Australia with West Australian Symphony Orchestra here at the Hall! Explore the full season here bit.ly/3jnciAw

20.01.2022 If you're not already acquainted, classical music can be intimidating. In our latest blog piece, we explore ways to help you get familiar with the unfamiliar and get you listening to some of the best classical music out there! Discover this & more on our PCH Journal: bit.ly/3jqMVgn

20.01.2022 Our latest interview is up on the blog WA Youth Orchestra's conductor, Peter Moore talks with us about the upcoming cinema inspired performance: Evolution, one of the most beautiful symphonies ever written and how to get youngsters involved! Read the full interview here bit.ly/32LNyfl Tickets available bit.ly/2WKihW7

20.01.2022 Halloween night at the Hall is going to be epic, but tickets are selling quickly so we've just added a few extra seats!! Only treats (no tricks) in store, including world-premiere pieces & some fun, spooky themed pieces from talented Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) & Edith Cowan University (ECU) musicians... and of course a few costumes (if you dare!) Tickets + full programme: bit.ly/31fNV0e

19.01.2022 DIGITAL EVENT: Fane x Perth Concert Hall bring to you an exclusive online event: Nigella Lawson 'Broadcast from the UK' as she shares the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen intertwined with her favourite recipes + more!

18.01.2022 Flashback Friday When the inside was outside! Our stunning brutalist spiral staircase being erected in 1971. Do you remember seeing this go up?

18.01.2022 Flashback Friday Aussie rockers, Silverchair were here back in June of 2005. Were you there?

18.01.2022 In March, Melbourne theatres were shut down overnight. Tinderbox Productions (who we've worked with previously) gathered out of work actors, directors, writers & composers to develop a new creative project - In All Honesty was born. A riveting & socially relevant podcast made up of people from different walks of life sharing and discussing stories about social barriers, relationships, and mental and physical health. Access this podcast & start listening for free: https://linktr.ee/inallhonestypodcast

18.01.2022 Surrounded by candlelight and a surprisingly risqué twist on Mozarts loved pieces, Perth Symphony Orchestra, and some favourites: Paul Wright, Pascale Whiting, Helen Shanahan, will bring to life the intimate letters and notes Mozart wrote to his loved ones, alongside music inspired by the highly acclaimed 'Mozart in the Jungle' tv series and book. We can't wait to share this evening with you, Friday 30 October! Tickets: https://bit.ly/3bTpVE2

17.01.2022 If youre having a comfy evening in tonight, enjoy a cuppa or glass of wine (whatever youre fancying), and let these superstars serenade you from the comfort of your couch at 5pm

17.01.2022 Just Announced! Musica Viva Australia are keeping the local arts scene vibrant with 'Reconnect', an exciting concert featuring local favourites: Soprano Sara Macliver, Organist Joseph Nolan & the St George’s Cathedral Consort. Gear up for an evening of regal pieces from Handel & other Early music masters! More info & tickets available here: bit.ly/2SOMVLR

16.01.2022 A message from our WASO friends on their October shows: "Due to the WA Governments extension of Phase 4 COVID-19 restrictions, we have made some changes to our 2020 Remixed concert program in October to ensure the safety and peace of mind of all musicians, venue staff, and audiences. Ticket holders will be contacted directly about these changes. ... Its important to us that everyone has the opportunity to comfortably experience our return to the stage. Safely, the show will go on." - West Australian Symphony Orchestra

16.01.2022 "They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them." Lest We Forget. West Australian Symphony Orchestra's Principal Trumpet: Brent Grapes on the roof of Perth Concert Hall.

16.01.2022 Kicking off this week, a diverse virtual music festival emerges! Read about the multicultural festival thats gaining attention in the industry by combining talent from France to Georgia to Zimbabwe! Find out how to enjoy this unique festival in our latest article up on the blog! bit.ly/3hsaowU

15.01.2022 Let your spirit soar! St George's Concert Series has returned with the launch of their 2021 Season! Three beautifully crafted performances, each bringing a rare experience to Perth audiences. From an Easter Oratorio, to a rare organ concert to a very special choral event! Discover the beauty in the 2021 Series here: bit.ly/3eNEz11

15.01.2022 Flashback Friday The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, one of the world's finest chamber orchestras, graced our stage here in '74, '83, '89 & 2014. Were you here?

15.01.2022 Our latest interview is up on the blog WA Youth Orchestras conductor, Peter Moore talks with us about the upcoming cinema inspired performance: Evolution, one of the most beautiful symphonies ever written and how to get youngsters involved! Read the full interview here bit.ly/32LNyfl Tickets available bit.ly/2WKihW7

15.01.2022 What an incredibly exciting morning! Today, Arts Minister David Templeman MLA and Treasurer Ben Wyatt announced one of the biggest single government investments in WA arts and cultural infrastructure our state has ever seen, including $30m towards the redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall. We are delighted that the McGowan Government is committed to our vision to redevelop our Hall as the home of music in WA. Hundreds of thousands of West Australians have created lifelo...ng memories through music at Perth Concert Hall. With the investment from the State Government we will see the restoration and redevelopment of the building and forecourts to create an accessible, functional and active cultural hub connecting the city to the Swan River. Full media release: https://bit.ly/39ZWSh4 : Arts Minister David Templeman, Perth Concert Hall General Manager Brendon Ellmer, Treasurer Ben Wyatt, Member for Perth John Carey. Photo Credit: Alanna Kusin

14.01.2022 Musical Mindfulness: In our latest blog entry, we feature colouring pages for all ages with instruments for kids & the beautiful interior of our auditorium! We hope you take a moment to relax & colour with us! Explore more & print your pages herebit.ly/3fokf5l

14.01.2022 Just Announced: Due to popular demand, a second show has been added!! Come fly the skies with us as Western Australian Wind Symphony present music from beloved Japanese animations like My Neighbour Totoro, Kikis Delivery Service, Howls Moving Castle and more.

13.01.2022 Flashback Friday The grandfather of jazz violinists Stephane Grappelli played here in 1977 - did you see him?

13.01.2022 The day we've been waiting for is here!! Single tickets for West Australian Symphony Orchestra's 2021 Season are now on sale, so you can book away to your heart's content! Check out the 2021 Season + grab tix here: bit.ly/3kcy6Pc

12.01.2022 Flashback Friday Were you here back in '03 when "Weird Al" Yankovic performed on our stage? If so, we'd love to hear your memories!

12.01.2022 One week from today and Matt Gresham 'The Gift 999' hits the stage. We recently caught up with him and chatted about keeping busy during lockdown, his inspirations and a look back at some of the more memorable moments from his international tour! Matt Gresham's full interview here: bit.ly/33VaXf1 More seats just released due to popular demand!... Tickets https://bit.ly/2PRgOJY See more

12.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED Were so pleased to bring you an exciting digital event from popular BBC1 chat show host and novelist, Graham Norton | Live stream direct from UK (online event) in whats sure to be an engaging conversation as he celebrates his new novel, Home Stretch! See you online! Click the link below for tickets & info!

12.01.2022 Flashback Friday The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, one of the worlds finest chamber orchestras, graced our stage here in 74, 83, 89 & 2014. Were you here?

12.01.2022 Just dropping this here... Monday at 7am, more will be revealed...

10.01.2022 Flashback Friday Since 1973 this has been converted to a storage area, but in its day it was a stylish pedestrian underpass!

10.01.2022 Flashback Friday A look back at last Friday's performance by Turin Robinson on our forecourt in recognition of AusMusic T-Shirt Day. You can still donate to help a music worker in crisis: bit.ly/3pYTj2n

10.01.2022 Flashback Friday Talk about an entrance! Captured on Opening Day back in 1973. Our beautiful sloping walkway that leads you to our Box Office and Main Foyer.

10.01.2022 ANNOUNCED: Our favourite holiday ritual is back this December! Handel's Messiah will ring in the holiday season to remind us all what a special time of year it truly is. From beautiful arias to the stand-and-deliver "Hallelujah" chorus that we all know and love, brought to you by the Perth Symphonic Chorus + special guests! Tickets + more details: bit.ly/31jhA8J

10.01.2022 Flashback Friday A grand entrance to our hall that boasts sweeping river views - our Riverside Forecourt on Opening Day back in January of 73'.

10.01.2022 Flashback Friday The 'grandfather of jazz violinists' Stephane Grappelli played here in 1977 - did you see him?

09.01.2022 Royal insider and once a Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, the warm & witty Lady Glenconner sits down for an evening of escapism in this one-off live digital event as she dishes about her latest book, Murder on Mustique. A riveting mystery set on the island where she spent most of her life! Tickets to this digital conversation & more details available here: bit.ly/2Il9Xs4

09.01.2022 CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: Matt Gresham August debut! Our first concert back!! Were excited to announce local talent Matt Gresham on our stage, Friday 21 August, 2020! The Aria-winning singer-songwriter will take us into his world in an intimate setting, amongst the grand acoustics of our Hall, showcasing tunes from his latest album, The Gift 999.... PRESALE | 10am, Monday 3 August, 2020 (24 hours only!) Presale access, sign up here: bit.ly/3goKwkY GENERAL ONSALE | 9am, Tuesday 4 August, 2020 More event info: https://bit.ly/3fgWY5d **Keeping you safe is our top priority. All of our operations have been updated to reflect government health and safety guidelines. Read more about it here: bit.ly/30XOY40

09.01.2022 Flashback Friday Looking back to 2000 when Aussie songstress, Christine Anu graced our stage with her amazing vocals. Speaking of Australian musicians... In honour of the nation-wide Ausmusic T-Shirt Day 2020 on the 20th of this month, we invite you to support Australian artists, crew & music workers with any amount that you can to raise funds for those who've lost their income doing what they love. ... Learn more + donate: https://www.ausmusictshirtday.org.au/donate

09.01.2022 It's officially Halloween week, which means we're getting in the spirit with our handpicked Halloween essentials with something for everyone, ranging from jazz to classical, film, indie, rock & pop! Check out our spooky selection here: bit.ly/2J3k8Bv

08.01.2022 This Tuesday: A PCH x Fane exclusive live online event Popular UK presenter Dan Walker TV will be having a chat with world-renowned and revolutionary football manger, Arséne Wenger, all about his life and career Purchased tix and miss the live stream? Not to worry, broadcast will be available On Demand for 48 hours post event.

08.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED: 'A Day of Ideas' is now on sale! Storytellers, artists, Elders, scientists, musicians & philosophers gather for this special all-day panel of discussions to talk about the river, the city & the people who live in & around this place. A not-to-miss event as part of Perth Festival! Tickets available here: bit.ly/3l3KIYC

08.01.2022 Just Announced: West Australian Symphony Orchestra's 2021 Season! Get introduced to a brand new year of extraordinary music and exhilarating performances. Packed with powerful masterworks and classical music’s greatest hits, honoured by renowned soloists from WASO and around Australia. Explore the full season here: bit.ly/3kcy6Pc Subscriptions on sale as of this morning!

08.01.2022 If youre not already acquainted, classical music can be intimidating. In our latest blog piece, we explore ways to help you get familiar with the unfamiliar and get you listening to some of the best classical music out there! Discover this & more on our PCH Journal: bit.ly/3jqMVgn

07.01.2022 Meet Liz Chee, West Australian Symphony Orchestra's spectacular Associate Principal Oboe. Learn about Liz's favourite aspects of being in the orchestra, as well as the special piece in which she has a major feature in the exhilarating 2021 season. Mark your diaries for this Wednesday 25 November, when single tickets for the 2021 season go on sale! Meet Liz Chee + discover more on our 'PCH Journal': bit.ly/2URlYrR

06.01.2022 Just announced - Online event happening this week!! We're extremely delighted to announce a very special one-off online event! Bestselling author and LGBTQ+ activist, Armistead Maupin discusses his career with Ian McKellen, celebrated actor & activist in what is sure to be a highly engaging chat on everything from observations on society, to the state of our world today, culture and much much more - all from the comfort of home!! ON-DEMAND viewing available for 48-Hours starting: Thursday 13 Aug 1:30am through Saturday 15 August 1:30am (Live UK broadcast times) TICKETS & INFO here: bit.ly/2F2IGIP

06.01.2022 Announcement: PCH x Fane Digital Series We've teamed up with Fane to bring you a carefully curated new series featuring intimate & exclusive one-off events with well known names in literature, podcasts, the screen, stage & much much more! List of events and tickets here: https://bit.ly/2Rr1zZ3... Want to know more about Fane? Check out our blog post: bit.ly/35Ahht4 See more

06.01.2022 MUSIC REVIEW: Around The Sound caught up with Matt Gresham after his concert at the Hall a few weekends back! Read their full review here & learn how one lucky fan received a special serenade backstage after he learned shed missed his show by one hour!

06.01.2022 The Countdown for next Friday 21 August is on! A night at the Hall with artist Matt Gresham, that will make everything else melt away. Will we be seeing your lovely faces? Check out Matts tunes on Spotify here https://spoti.fi/2FnsyC9... Please note: Perth Concert Hall is running this event following the current Government health and safety guidelines.

06.01.2022 2021 is looking bright! All the way from a beach in Malta, a heartwarming message from The Maltese Tenor, Joseph Calleja for Aussie fans ahead of his much-anticipated September 2021 performance at the Hall. For tickets & details: bit.ly/2RMV6YJ

04.01.2022 Today is AusMusic T-Shirt Day, so earlier this morning we gathered for a group snap wearing our fave Aussie band t-shirts in support! We invite you to support Australian artists, crew & music workers with any amount you can to raise funds for those who've lost their income doing what they love. Learn more + donate: https://www.ausmusictshirtday.org.au/donate

04.01.2022 Surrounded by candlelight and a surprisingly risqu twist on Mozarts loved pieces, Perth Symphony Orchestra, and some favourites: Paul Wright, Pascale Whiting, Helen Shanahan, will bring to life the intimate letters and notes Mozart wrote to his loved ones, alongside music inspired by the highly acclaimed Mozart in the Jungle tv series and book. We cant wait to share this evening with you, Friday 30 October! Tickets: https://bit.ly/3bTpVE2

04.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED We're so pleased to bring you an exciting digital event from popular BBC1 chat show host and novelist, Graham Norton | Live stream direct from UK (online event) in what's sure to be an engaging conversation as he celebrates his new novel, Home Stretch! See you online! Click the link below for tickets & info!

03.01.2022 : Ryan Chatfield

03.01.2022 Flashback Friday no words required! But, since we have your attention, does anyone remember seeing Marcel Marceau here in 1977 or 1987?

03.01.2022 Kicking off this week, a diverse 'virtual' music festival emerges! Read about the multicultural festival that's gaining attention in the industry by combining talent from France to Georgia to Zimbabwe! Find out how to enjoy this unique festival in our latest article up on the blog! bit.ly/3hsaowU

02.01.2022 CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: A Walk in the Skies Our favourite Japanese animations come to life as WACO - Changing Lives Through Music: Western Australian Wind Symphony, present the mystical music of Joe Hisaishis film scores from classics like: My Neighbour Totoro, Kikis Delivery Service, Spirited Away & Howls Moving Castle! Delve deep into mystic forests, plus meet strange & inquisitive creatures as we revisit our childhood on Friday 16 October, 2020, 7:30pm!... GENERAL ONSALE: 9am, Monday 3 August, 2020 Event info: bit.ly/3fd7JoT **Keeping you safe is our top priority. All of our operations have been updated to reflect government health and safety guidelines. Read more about it here:

02.01.2022 Gilt-edged invitations have been sent and barramundi meunière is on the menu for $6.50! The year is 1973 and the scene is set for a night out at the newly opened Perth Concert Hall. There's a lot to discover in our latest display of historical memorabilia, put together by local archivist & historian, Ivan King. Read more about what's in the glass cases on our 3rd level in our latest piece up on the blog. bit.ly/3dhrQTN

02.01.2022 I went away to the desert by myself for 52 days, no electricity." - says Matthew McConaughey on the making of his new memoir, Greenlights. He joins Idris Elba in what is sure to be a not-to-miss digital event to talk about his book + much much more, happening this Wednesday online!! A one-time only digital event this Wednesday & there's still time for bit.ly/34aWpr7

02.01.2022 Just Announced: A special digital event! Calling all literary fans- The Booker Prizes winning Australian author, Richard Flanagan sits down with Jennifer Byrne to chat about his latest book, The Living Sea of Waking Dreams - a beautiful story of hope & love. Broadcasted event: 5pm 29 Sept - 7pm 13 Oct - available on-demand within these dates! Buy tickets & find out more: bit.ly/350F9WH

02.01.2022 New Blog Post: Something heartwarming & fuzzy to get you through the rest of your Monday! In an unpredictable 2020, our furry friends provide not only an audience for lots of musicians but also a bit of comfort and stress relief! Listen as talented Australia based musicians perform some incredible pieces for their four legged friends while rehearsing at home. bit.ly/3auGk14

01.01.2022 Tickets for Handel's Messiah are nearly sold-out! Get in quick to be in the audience for this essential rite of passage Holiday performance. Tickets & details here: bit.ly/3l3SKAG

01.01.2022 Just announced: An exclusive digital event! Join us in conversation with Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaids Tale as she celebrates her long awaited & much anticipated sequel, The Testaments! Live stream direct from UK: Sunday 6 Sept - (Available for on-demand viewing 48-hours after) Tickets & Info: bit.ly/34BneoZ