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For rock’n’roll, go the Hall!

Editorial


It’s hard to go past it when it comes to iconic rock venues. Since 1915, Festival Hall has hosted some of the biggest stoushes in the ring, and on the stage. Originally built to house boxing bouts, the Hall’s simple box seat and standing room layout proved to be an even greater venue for rock concerts. Every seat (even the cheap ones up the back) provide great views of the main stage, and its hollow concrete innards help amplify the sound to epic proportions.

Over the years, except for 1956, when the Hall was filled with Olympic gymnasts and wrestlers, the iconic stadium has showcased rock legends such as The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Oasis, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Powderfinger. Continuing to dominate in 2010 with knock-out gigs, the Hall will host old school rockers Deep Purple and The Pixies, along with new rock heavyweights, The Temper Trap and LCD Soundsystem.

You won’t need to float like a butterfly or sting like a bee to get a beer, as Festival Hall has plenty of bars located in every section. Finding a parking spot near the Hall is about as much fun as a right hook to the jaw so best to get there by public transport. And if you fancy becoming part of Festival Hall history (and can go a few rounds) buy your ticket from the Dudley Street entrance Box office. BYO gloves.

Michelle Sawyer, July 2010

Event Listing

Rise Against

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne 2011-07-21

21 - July 2011

2011-07-21

The Hives Sideshows

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne 2011-07-27

27 - July 2011

2011-07-27

Pulp Sideshows

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne 2011-07-29

29 - July 2011

2011-07-29

Wu-Tang Clan

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne 2011-08-06

06 - August 2011

2011-08-06

Above & Beyond Group Therapy World Tour

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne 2011-09-17

17 - September 2011

2011-09-17

Counter Revolution

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne 2011-09-30

30 - September 2011

2011-09-30

Arctic Monkeys Tour 2011

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne 2012-01-03

03 - January 2012

2012-01-03

Kasabian tour

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne 2012-01-28

28 - January 2012

2012-01-28

My Chemical Romance tour

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne 2012-01-31

31 - January 2012

2012-01-31

Jessie J Australian Tour

Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne 2012-03-07

07 - March 2012

2012-03-07

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