National Convention Centre Canberra

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The National Convention Centre Canberra is a convention centre located in Canberra, Australia, which opened in 1989. The Centre is Canberra's largest, purpose-built functions, meetings and events venue, and is managed by InterContinental Hotels Group. It provides a collection of more than 13 spaces over two floors. [1] The Centre hosts sporting events, concerts, trade fairs and meetings. The Royal Theatre, the largest space, can accommodate 2,460; [2] the Exhibition Hall has space for up to 2,000. [1] In 2005, the Centre underwent a $30 million capital upgrade. [3]

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Eric Clapton performed at the venue on 10 November 1990 during his Journeyman World Tour in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000 people.[ citation needed ][ contradictory ] On the evenings of 12 and 13 March 2009, a reformed Midnight Oil, with Garrett, played at the Royal Theatre. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Rooms & Spaces". National Convention Centre Canberra. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  2. "Royal Theatre". National Convention Centre Canberra. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  3. Convention centre upgrade is on the way, Chief Minister, 9 May 2005
  4. "Rare Oils - Special Broadcasts - Royal Theatre Canberra, 12 and 13 March 2009". ABC Radio National . Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 November 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2017.

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