The rejuvenation of the historic building comes on the back of City of Melbourne appointing Showtime Event Group as the venue’s catering and venue management supplier in April 2024.

The major technical install includes more than 100 production-grade lighting fixtures, a concert-spec sound system in the main hall, and LED screens.

“It’s an honour to be entrusted with this Melbourne icon,” says Scene Change Melbourne director Andrew Delaney.

“It was important our AV design work well with the venue to enhance its existing character.” 

Melbourne Town Hall has been an important part of the Victorian city’s cultural landscape since 1867.

The technical design of the new install complements Melbourne Town Hall’s heritage and unique physical shape of its rooms.

The lighting design uses the entire space as a canvas: the floor, stalls and the Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ – the largest in the southern hemisphere.

“This is a full production installation, not an AV-company setup,” says Delaney.

“We work a lot with major production companies so we installed concert-grade pro gear that incoming technical directors feel safe with.”

The installation was designed for minimum setup time and lowest possible risk. All equipment is permanently rigged in the ceiling, with modular control areas that can simply be rolled into place and plugged in.

Showtime Event Group and Scene Change are excited to weave some signature sparkle into these iconic spaces, respecting the venue’s storied past while elevating it into a modern venue of choice.