The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall
Auditorium Capacity: 325 seats
Stage Capacity: Choir - 120  Orchestra - 60
World class acoustic design by Marshall Day Acoustics
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Concert hall
Sounds Spectacular

Our main Concert Hall has been specially designed with state-of-the-art and flexible acoustics to enhance the sound quality of live performances. The hall is fully soundproofed and wired for the latest lighting and audio/visual technologies. Functional yet beautiful acoustic panels and adjustable banners instantly enhance both acoustic and amplified events, creating an artist and audience experience that is at once immersive and expansive. Exceptionally comfortable seats and perfect sight-lines make our Concert Hall a truly world class experience.

A simply stunning setting for a huge array of performances and events.  

Ideal for 

  • Concerts, recitals and seated gigs
  • Amplified and acoustic performances
  • Recording and Live streaming 
  • Prize givings and graduations 
  • Festivals and panel discussions
  • Masterclasses and lectures
  • Film screenings 
  • Corporate events 

"Great communication, really well looked after at the venue, lovely bar staff, fantastic facilities."
Tom Sainsbury
"The Piano was our favourite venue of the tour. The sound was incredible, we were really well looked after and everything ran very smoothly."
Avalanche City
"The venue is beautiful, acoustics are great and staff made the whole event easy. A great opportunity for students who don't get to perform in such a place to experience."
Papanui High School
Key Features

  • World class acoustics designed by Marshall Day Acoustics
  • Acoustic banners for amplified events 
  • Sprung wooden stage floor
  • Perfect sight-lines from every seat 
  • Adamson Line Array speakers 
  • Data projector and two screens 
  • Full lighting rig 
  • Green room with kitchenette, and 3 dressing rooms 
  • 3 additional backstage spaces
  • 2 wheelchair spaces, with neighbouring companion seats
  • A further 10 wheelchair spaces upon prior arrangement
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