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Festival of Small Halls is a series of tours that takes the best folk and contemporary acoustic artists and sends them on the road to tiny halls in communities all over Australia. It is produced by Woodfordia Inc in partnership with many other wonderful Australian festivals, regional partners and great lovers and supporters of folk and contemporary acoustic music. Newham Mechanics Institute stands on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People.
Just one hour north of Melbourne and looking out to majestic Hanging Rock, Newham Mechanics Institute has been at the centre of this picturesque village for over 115 years. Featuring a permanent exhibition of photos dating back to the 1850s, the hall has provided great service as a location for meetings, polling booths, parties, weddings and more – and enjoys a small place in Australian political folklore as the birthplace of the National Country Party.
Extensively refurbished in 2009, the hall’s boutique size and rustic charm offer plenty for locals and visitors, whether as an intimate performance venue or a highly sought-after hire facility. Seating about 100 in the comfortable ambience of cabaret-style tables and chairs, the hall has played host to a variety of performers – from comedy A-listers Fiona O’Loughlin and Denise Scott to local and international musicians, such as acclaimed founder of the Go-Betweens Robert Forster.
Festival of Small Halls rolls into Newham on Thursday, 27 March 2025 with Hat Fitz and Cara and Lucy Farrell.
Tickets are priced at:
Full Admission – $40
Newham Mechanics Institute Members – $35
Purchase tickets online below.
Doors Open 7.00pm
Show Starts 7.30pm
Newham Mechanics Institute has accessible entry (level access through double doors) and has accessible bathrooms.
Festival of Small Halls events take place in venues operating under an approved VIC Health Covid Safe Event Checklist, and has stringent Workplace Health and Safety requirements for all travelling artists and crew. Under the terms and conditions of all events, you must not attend if you have any symptoms of Covid-19.
Please do your bit to protect others and keep your community safe.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Newham Mechanics Institute, 1299 Rochford Rd, Newham VIC 3442, Australia,Newham, Victoria, Macedon
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