Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion offers enhanced capabilities to attract new business

Now fully operational following pandemic restrictions, Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion has rebooted with enhanced capabilities and the versatility to host more events than ever before.

Now in its 98th year of operations, the historic venue now offers a multi-million dollar seating and critical behind-the-scenes upgrade making it perfect for corporate events, exhibitions, functions and film shoots.

Advising that the major seating upgrade is a significant milestone in their continued refurbishment plans to revitalise the venue as one of Sydney’s premier event destinations, Playbill Venues General Manager, Anthony Dunsford advised “while The Hordern will continue to host live music concerts, we’re excited by the prospect of introducing the upgraded, more versatile space to new patrons for occasions such as indoor sporting events, artistic performances, corporate exhibitions, product launches, award evenings, gala balls, charity functions and much more.”

The new seating system offers event hirers and promoters more seated, standing and tiered event modes including exhibitions, large corporate functions, theatre events and smaller capacity concerts.

Adding that the Hordern’s reboot coincides with a new market confidence as businesses re-emerge from the challenges and restrictions of the pandemic to reconnect in more traditional ways, Dunsford added “we’re enjoying welcoming back old friends and hosting new friends.

“The past couple of years have been challenging for business, which is why providing an affordable, highly versatile event space for partners, promoters and the wider entertainment and business community has been a key focus for us.

“Sydney’s beloved Hordern Pavilion is back and better than ever.”

“And it’s not just concerts making their long-awaited come back at the Hordern (as) we are thrilled to be hosting the 2022 ARIA Awards at The Hordern this November, a celebration of Australian music and its return to the live stage.”

Earlier this year, The Hordern was also transformed for Australia’s top fighters Harry Garside and Manuer Matet, as they entered the ring to battle it out for the Australian Lightweight Title.

While The Hordern is best known for its live music gigs, Playbill Group, Managing Director Michael Nebenzahl, who has managed the Hordern for over 20 years, said the iconic venue is extremely versatile and continues to expand its reach into other business, community and charity events.

Nebenzahl went on to explain “as The Hordern approaches its 100th Birthday in 2024, our major seating upgrade is just the beginning.

“We’re getting this beloved Sydney venue ready to keep rocking for another century of live events and entertainment of every form.

“There truly is something for everyone at The Hordern.”

Over the years, The Hordern has hosted a wide range of conferences and exhibitions such as Sydney Build, One Fine Baby, Life InStyle and the UNSW Careers and Employment, speaking events such as TED Talks and The Success Summit with Anthony Robbins, as well as various corporate functions and award ceremonies like the NRL’s Dally M Awards.

Images: Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion from the air (top) and showing its versatility in hosting corporate and exhibition events in 2022 (middle and below). Credit: Playbill Group.