Venue Facilities

    Perth Concert Hall

    Seating Plan

    The Organ

    Perth Concert Hall's magnificent 3000-pipe organ was designed and built by Australian, Ronald Sharp, for the opening of the venue in January 1973.

    With just 66 pipes visible from the auditorium, the entire organis constructed from zinc, tin, lead alloy and wood, and is controlled by electric and electronic means.

    Perth Concert Hall audiences are often presented with organ recitals of works from the 16th to the 20th Century.

    Capacities

     

      Theatre Cocktail Dinner Trade Exhibition Boardroom
    Auditorium   1729  720  330    
    Terrace Level Terrace Foyer 130 600 120 20 Booths 36
    Ground Level Sponsors Lounge 25 30 20   18
    VIP Lounge 70 100  60   48
    Ground Foyer       12 Booths  
    Wardle Room 330 350 150 12 Booths 48
    Café   100 30    
    Outdoor Marquee Riverside Balcony   750 500 on request  
    Riverside Forecourt   1250 850 on request  
    Terrace
    Forecourt
      950 700 on request  
    Lower Gallery South Foyer 35 50 40   12
    North Foyer 35 50 40   12
    Upper Gallery South Foyer 35 50 40   12
    North Foyer 35 50 40   12

    * Dinner capacities do not include dance floor space

    Backstage & Facilities

    The backstage area is well equipped for guests, and includes several areas suitable for use by entertainers, speakers, committees and media representatives.

    • 4 Star Suites and 1 Conductor Suite
    • 2 large Dressing Rooms
    • Green Room and Assembly Rooms with tea & coffee facilities
    • Visiting Management Office with phone and fax lines

    Theatre Specifications

    Width Depth Height Doors
    Stage 18.4m (DS)
    13.1m (US)
    11.3m 0.86m
    from auditorium floor
     
    Backstage 20m 7.5m    
    Orchestra Pit 16.46m 4.27m Variable on Lift  
    Lift (to stage) 16.46m 4.27m Pit Lift  
    Loading Dock 2.8m all vehicle types 11m 0.6m 3.62m wide
    2.49m high
    Distance from back row stalls to front of stage: 35m

    Technical Facilities

    Our world-class venue is supported by a team of highly trained technicians who are well equipped to service the technical requirements of every event.

    • Full lighting, rigging and audio equipment
    • Teleconferencing, data projectors and computers available
    • Standard presentation equipment available e.g PowerPoint, whiteboards
    • Closed circuit television monitors
    • Intercom
    • Talk-back headsets
    • Concert and rehearsal pianos
    • Lecterns, rostrums, podiums, music stands, orchestral chairs and stools

    Functions & Events

    Function Catering

    Perth Concert Hall is a member of the Perth Convention Bureau, Meeting Industry Association of Australia and The Restaurant & Catering Industry Association of WA. It is equipped with fully licensed bars and is committed to providing exceptional quality products and service on every occasion.

    From an intimate dinner or cocktail party, to a wedding ceremony or week-long exhibition, our award winning catering and function professionals can arrange all your food and beverage requirements on the premises.

    The food and beverage team of AEG Ogden (Perth) have won the following awards with the Restaurant and Catering Industry Association WA:

    •Best Venue Caterer 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001
    •Employee of the Year 2010
    •Employer of the Year 2010
    •Employee Merit Certificate 2009, 2007 and 2003
    •Finalist Gold Plate Award - Venue Caterer 2009
    •Australian Venue Caterer of the Year 2008
    •Finalist Gold Plate Award - Venue Caterer 2008
    •Gold Plate Award - Venue Caterer 2007
    •Special Event Caterer 2007
    •Honour Chef of the Year 2006
    •Australian Caterer of the Year 2005
    •Australian Venue Caterer of the Year 2005
    •Function Chef of the Year 2004 and 2002
    •Consultant of the Year 2004, 2003 and 2002

    For function catering enquiries, please email: Event Sales or click here to visit our Creating Events with Style website