Elder Hall Facilities

Elder Hall comprises three main areas - the Main Hall, Bishop Hall and a series of smaller ‘artists’ rooms. A fully equipped Recording Booth is located at the back of the stalls. The hire charge includes a House Manager who will be your point of contact throughout the event/function.

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Bishop Hall

Bishop Hall is located on the lower ground floor within the Elder Conservatorium of Music. It has seating for approximately 100 people, but as the seats are not fixed it is also an excellent warm up or holding room for large ensembles or choirs. It is also an ideal space for break-out or concurrent sessions during conferences, master classes or demonstrations. It can be booked at the same time as Elder Hall, depending on availability.

Foyer Facilities

The foyer of Elder Hall is equipped with a box office, program stand and large mobile bar. There is a small kitchen area located in the cloakroom with a sink and full size fridge and two 20 Litre urns. Please note that this area is not big enough for food preparation. The foyer also has two large wall display areas and two matching tables.

Recording Booth

There is a fully equipped glass fronted recording booth located at the back of the stalls. It is sound proof and accessible from the foyer of Elder Hall. Both Radio Adelaide and the ABC use it to record concerts. All equipment in this booth is the property of Radio Adelaide. To use the booth or to arrange for an event to be recorded please contact Radio Adelaide on (08) 8303 5000. 

Additional Rooms

There is a small artists' room off the side of the stage. There are no other dressing rooms but there are a series of practise and teaching rooms that can be used for this purpose. These rooms must be booked in advance as the Elder Conservatorium of Music has a very busy teaching schedule.

Stage Dimensions

• 14 metres wide by 8.8 metres deep
• 3 layers of stage risers (in 200mm increments), spanning 7.3m of the stage
• Extra stage risers available upon request
• Concertina screens can be used to vary stage dimensions

Technical Facilities and Equipment

Sound / PA system

Microphones:

• 2 x Sennheiser EW 100G2 radio mics (cordless)*
• 1 x lapel mic (Sennheiser SK100-G2-D) and bodypack (cordless)*
• 2 x Sennheiser cardiod condenser mics (with leads and stands)
• 1 x Shure Beta 58A dynamic mic (with lead)
• 1 x gooseneck AKG GN30/CK31 mic for lecturn (with lead)

*NB Only 2 cordless mics can be used at the same time

Amplifiers - Ashley Amplifiers power front of house (Tannoy) loudspeakers, gallery speakers and foyer speakers.

Hearing Loop - LM Audio Induction Loop amplifier powers the hearing loop in Elder Hall.

Mixing Desk - A Mackie Onyx 1620 mixing console.

-Marantz 2 CD Recorder /player and Cassette Desk

Power Outlets:

• Stage \x96 One double either side of stage
• Under stage \x96 One double
• Auditorium, Gallery and Foyer -various
• 3 Phase power - under stage

Audio Visual equipment

• Data Projectors
• 1 x Data Projector - Sony XGA VPL-PX35\x96 type
• 1 x Data Projector - Panasonic LCD
• 1 x Video Camera Recorder - Sony Digital HD
• 1 x overhead projector
• 1 x Tripod
• 2 x screens (pull-up)

Lighting

• Standard stage lights with dimmer rack
• Rehearsal lights
• House lights with dimmer rack
• 4 Spotlights in semi-fixed position

Stage / Production Equipment

• 1x lectern
• Risers (on stage - default position)
• 4 x Digitalk Units (Walkie Talkie) 40 Channel UHF CB Mobile Radios
• Intercom from lighting booth to Artists Room
• Orchestral Ergonomic chairs
• 65 x music stands
• Conductor Podium
• 50 x ordinary chairs
• Free standing risers

To view our range of facilities and equipment please visit the equipment and facilities photo gallery.

Loading Zone

If you need to deliver equipment to Elder Hall there is a loading zone adjacent to the front steps of Elder Hall. Access is through Gate 22 (just before the traffic lights at the intersection of North Tce and Pulteney St). Don't be put off by the "no left turn authorised vehicles only" sign, as vehicles delivering patrons or equipment to Elder Hall are authorised to use this entrance.

Event Staff

A House Manager is required to be on duty at all public events. The House Manager will arrive early to switch on the lights, unlock any rooms required by the hirer, and open the lift. Please note that it is the hirer’s responsibility to set up and put away all equipment which is used during the event.

Hirers may employ their own staff or volunteers to perform front of house duties, or the Elder Hall Concert Manager can make arrangements to provide front of house staff. In any case, Front of House staff must report to the House Manager in the Elder Hall foyer no later than 30 minutes before the performance or event begins, where they will be briefed regarding the fire exits and emergency protocols.

Disabled Access

Elder Hall is equipped with a lift which is located on the eastern side of the building. It is accessible 30 minutes before the starting time of all events in Elder Hall and at other times by arrangement with the Elder Hall Concert Manager on (08) 8303 5925.

To drop off or pick up a patron please enter through Gate 22 (just before the traffic lights at the intersection of North Tce and Pulteney St). Don't be put off by the "no left turn authorised vehicles only" sign as you are authorised to use this entrance for access or deliveries to Elder Hall. There is a loading zone in front of the building or if you need to access the lift you can drive down the side of the building and unload adjacent to the lift.