Here at Tone Deaf, we believe in holding on to our beautiful heritage-listed buildings as much as we believe in holding on to our live music venues. If you can combine the two, even better.
As Yahoo News reports, the heritage-listed Rechabite Hall in Perth, which dates back to the 1920s, will undergo a $3 million refurbishment as part of a plan to turn it into a bar and live music venue.
“This is about transforming this grand old dame for a sparkling new future full of life and vitality,” Fringe World chief Marcus Canning told Yahoo. “People are simply going to love it.”
“Each of the four levels from the basement through to the new rooftop space have a dash of drama behind their design and will offer a new kind of experience for punters.”
Somewhat ironically, the hall was originally built by members of the temperance movement to promote abstinence from alcohol and was previously used as a venue for church services and school productions.
Culture and the Arts Minister John Day told Yahoo the refurbishment of the venue would include adding a basement bar and performance space, as well as backstage facilities, small bar, and rooftop terrace bar.
“Rechabites Hall is a cultural icon that has played a long and legendary role as an entertainment and community venue and it is very exciting to see it revived for new generations to enjoy,” he said.
