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| Address | Union Street Aberdeen Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Owner | Aberdeen Performing Arts |
| Designation | Category A listed[1] |
| Type | Regional Music Hall |
| Capacity | 1,281 (Seated) |
| Current use | Concerts, comedy, variety, exhibitions, art & craft fairs |
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| Opened | 1852 |
| Architect | Archibald Simpson |
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| www.boxofficeaberdeen.com | |
The Music Hall is a concert hall in Aberdeen, Scotland, formerly the city's Assembly Rooms, located on Union Street in the city centre.
History
The venue was designed by Archibald Simpson, a notable Aberdeen architect, and cost £11,500 when it was originally constructed in 1822. It was opened to the public as a concert hall in 1859 and was renovated in the 1980s.[2] It was closed for further extensive renovation in 2016 with a £9 million investment, and reopened in December 2018.
Events
The Music Hall regularly plays host to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the annual Aberdeen International Youth Festival, and various pop/rock artists. Some notable artists who have performed at the Music Hall include David Bowie, Emeli Sandé, Led Zeppelin, Bullet for My Valentine, Placebo, Morrissey, and Black Sabbath.
References
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Union Street, South Silver Street and Golden Square, Music Hall (Category A Listed Building) (LB19991)". Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Music Hall - History & Tour". Archived from the original on 22 February 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2007.
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