Venues

Introduction

In 1976 when Ernest Llewellyn was given the approval to proceed with his plans for a new centre of musical learning in Canberra, he envisioned a school of music that would not only be a centre of creativity and performance but also be the home of a world-class concert venue. Ernest Llewellyn had insisted from the outset that the building should be located on a site that was both central to the Australian National University and the city centre, easily accessible for both students and patrons. Together with renowned Melbourne architect Daryl Jackson, Llewellyn produced a final plan that was architecturally innovative and original which ensured that the building would continue to be recognised historically as a unique piece of architecture.

Llewellyn Hall plays regular host to national tours of organisations like the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Musica Viva. It has presented international performance groups including the Harlem Gospel Choir and the Malaysian Philharmonic. National tours have included The Dissociatives, Kasey Chambers and The Chinese Acrobats. Llewellyn Hall has been the home for the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Canberra Choral Society and Canberra Community Orchestra for many years. It has also played host to the annual Multicultural Festival and the Australian Youth Orchestra Camps.

Summary

Llewellyn Hall

The recently refurbished Llewellyn Hall is one of Australia’s finest concert halls. Llewellyn Hall has a total capacity of 1336, 960 in the stalls and 376 in the gallery.

The regular performances at Llewellyn Hall by staff and students of the ANU School of Music as well as many visiting orchestras, ensembles and artists make the School of Music a hub for cultural activity in Canberra. Llewellyn Hall hosts the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Youth Orchestra, Musica Viva and many local and international touring ensembles.

As well as providing the Canberra community with one of the best acoustic venues in Australia, the ANU School of Music Venues and Support group also provides professional sound, lighting, and production staff.

Peter Karmel Building

Dr Terry Cutler, Chair of the Australia Council on Friday October 26 2001, officially opened the Peter Karmel Building. This state of the art facility is home to the ANU School of Music Jazz and Percussion areas as well as the
Centre for New Media Arts.

The Peter Karmel Building consists of the multi-functional Big Band Room that holds 120 removable seats and cabaret tables, and can be used for a variety of roles including, jazz, rock and classical concerts, rehearsals, conferences, functions and receptions. It is equipped with a colour and white lighting rig and a fully functional audio system.

Rehersal Room 3

Rehearsal Room 3 is a versatile space, ideal for recitals, conferences, master-classes, seminars, rehearsals and receptions. It has acoustic panelling and removable seating for up to 120.

For booking procedures please contact:

Venues and Events Group
School of Music
Faculty of Arts
The Australian National University

T: +61 2 6125 2527
F: +61 2 6248 5288

E: music.venues@anu.edu.au