An iconic 63-year-old Melbourne venue which has played host to The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and Lorde is given heritage protection, posing challenges to plans by its owners for a major redevelopment.

I’m very pleased to say the dreaded chicken wire, as we call it, has also been removed from between the seating areas and the floor. ... The Beatles, on stage at Melbourne’s Festival Hall in 1964.

Just the Tonic Comedy Shindig - Matinee with Daniel Kitson at Just The Tonic At Melbourne Hall, Derby | Sat 06 July 2024: Find event lineups and buy tickets in our 'What's On at Just The Tonic At ...