Hamer Hall

The acoustics in this hall are as good as it gets, you may not see much from the top back row, but you’ll hear it. I’ve also been in the very front row too, where you can see the sweat beads of the performer. Your ticket should have door numbers so make sure you get in the right door, there are bars at every level, so no need to hang around the first bar when you enter. What they could do is more seats for those of us who are waiting, or alternatively come on time, it’s not like anyone can take your seat. right?

Truly amazing venue to watch a performance of talented musicians! The acoustics are amazing great viewing areas and comfy seats. The bar pre concert is great with great wines and canapés! Great service, friendly and efficient. A jewel in the arts environment for all to enjoy.

After its renovation, Hamer Hall is quite possibly one of the best places in the world to hear a live orchestra. We get our seats up in the balcony, where the music can float up and greet us, or sometimes, bombard us. The sound is extraordinary.
I’ve seen jazz and rock shows here as well. The Eels performed their «With Strings» show here and Elvis Costello put on a really solid show. All the time the music sounded wonderful.
The seats are pretty comfy now too and there’s a decent rake in the balcony.

This hall gets points for ease of use and for acoustics. It is by far the most comfortable major music hall I have ever been in, both to get in and out of and to sit and enjoy the music. It is not fancy, but the sound is great and it gets the job done. I didn’t have great seats for Mahler 1, but once the music started there was nothing to complain about. That coupled with the fact that Andrew Davis was the conductor and the orchestra was masterful makes Hammer Hall a hidden gem. For a portion of the price one would pay in DC, New York, Budapest (Mahler’s old stomping grounds) you can get a good seat with world class talent. One of the best deals in Melbourne.

When I was 16 I saw Herbie Hancock play here. It was (and remains) one of my greatest music experiences. Years later after a refurb, Hamer Hall is as beautiful as ever and the acoustics make everything delicious to listen to.
I’ve recently seen Opera and also contemporary musicians Kings Of Convenience here. Both different experiences — one involved dancing in the aisles, the other listening to words in another language. Both were incredible and enhanced by comfortable seats, beautiful lighting and bars on each level that actually have half decent booze and snacks.

I think the highlight of seeing a show is not seing it at all. Its hearing it. The best thing about the venue is the acoustics. The space is specifically designed to bring out the best in the sound of live music, and seeing a musical act here, like an orchestral performance, or even something more intimate is something to remember.
The venue is currently closed for extensive renovations, which I’m sure will only add to the quality of the sound, and of course will update the venue all over, as it was a little dated. There is no bad viewing spot in the show room, thanks to tiered seating and a balcony, but of course Im not sure of what the renovations will bring.
Im excited to see what the future holds for the venue.

Hamer Hall is a concert hall & live music venue located inside Melbourne’s Art Centre.
I’ve been here to see live music, and as they always book acts and bands that would suit the venue, the show is given extra audio & visual elements of delight when seeing a band here.
With its large open spaces, the sound has a chance to be heard in its full clarity, unlike many low roofed venues and pubs. The seating is beautifully tiered giving everyone full view of the stage, and the upper section balcony gives you the advantage to take in the entire theatre from above.
I saw The Eels here, when they toured with a string section, and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Aswell as the actual performance being stellar, Hamer Hall added to the night, and proved the ideal place to see a concert of this type. Although not as many gigs as I’d like are held here, it make each gig at Hamer Hall that little bit special.

Hamer Hall with The Arts Centre’s parisian looking spire is one of Melbourne’s iconic landmarks, and I’ve seen everything from Hamlet performed on stage to the likes of world-​class cellist Steven Isserlis who recently performed with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
The Hall is a very simple design and nothing extraordinary, but for those who haven’t tasted classical music it’s a great place in Melbourne to be introduced to it. You can walk in off the street and buy tickets to performances, so long as they’re not sold out of course, or book in advance on the website.
Don’t forget to go for a stroll along Southbank afterwards, a nice way to end the evening.