The 80th  birthday of the Albert Hall was a great day of celebrations on 10 March 2008. It marked the start of the momentum to maintain the hall “in public hands”. Planning is underway to celebrate the Centenary of the hall in 2028.

80th birthday mementos

President’s Speech [12KB] The speech delivered at the birthday celebrations by the President of the Friends of the Albert Hall, Mr Peter Lundy

Enrico Taglietti’s speech at the Citizenship Ceremony [11KB]

The Albert Hall Fanfare [2MB] The Campbell trumpeters from the Royal Military College Band play a “Celebration Fanfare”  to open the Citizenship Ceremony, composed for the event by conductor Major Geoff Grey

Birthday Program [60KB]

Birthday Media Release [52KB]

Monaro Folk Society – 80 Years of Dance [52KB]

Albert Hall Poster/ [287KB]

Budget funds for restoration works [12KB]

82nd Birthday Celebrations [122KB]