Centenary Celebration

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Join us for this once-in-a-century weekend as we celebrate 100 years of service to the Balcairn Community.

Adam McGrath and Andrew London - two of our favourite returning concert performers will appear on ANZAC day, the 25th and on Sunday the 26th.

And there is a range of free events for the community to help us celebrate this amazing Hall.

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ANZAC remembrance service
A series of family events
The formal commemoration and history presentation
The Centenary book launch
The official opening of the new renovations

Space is limited at these free events so we asking for your support by registering in advance.

Concert tickets can be purchased here or at our usual resellers.

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Balcairn Public Hall

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A community gem for over a century

The Balcairn Public Hall began life in 1926 after several years of community fundraising. It quickly became a beacon for social activity. Over many ensuing years, the hall was used for community dances, fancy dress balls, baby and kitchen showers, local indoor sports such as table tennis and indoor bowls and so on.

By the turn of the century, however, the hall was in need of significant repairs. Something had to change and a new committee of locals was established in 2010. The ownership of the hall was transferred to an incorporated charitable society. Significant fundraising efforts resulted in restoration works including a new roof, re-cladding and kitchen renovation.

Today as the Hall celebrates its centennial, the hall's reputation as a concert and community venue continues to grow thanks to the hard working committee, elected annually from the local community.