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Past Events:
Pinot Palooza -:- Sunday 21 October 2012
Past Events:Pinot Palooza -:- Sunday 21 October 2012Do you like Pinot Noir? Do you love Pinot Noir? Do you need to find out more about Pinot Noir, to see what all the fuss is about? Then you are looking for a purely indulgent Pinot Noir experience, and you have come to the right place. Get ready to get hip deep in the finest Pinot Noirs produced in the southern hemisphere, and to take the plunge into the roller coaster ride of the most enticing, enthralling, sexy, silky, suave and sophisticated grape variety going around on the planet; Pinot Noir. It is time to get your Pinot rocks off at Pinot Palooza 2012, coming to you live at Ormond Hall in Melbourne this October, where $60 will get you a taste over 130 of the finest examples of Pinot Noir going around. A gut wrenching, block rocking Pinot Noir showdown…. Click HERE to find out more about what is going down in Pinot town. Crimson Goat Cabaret Club (2 shows!) -:- Sunday July 15 & Monday July 16The next Crimson Goat Cabaret Club shows are on at Ormond Hall this July.MC - Akmal SalehPlus comedy flavoured variety/cabaret acts…
Flacco “The Salvador Dali of Comedy” Elliot Goblet “Offbeat But on Target” Geraldine Quinn “5 Star Rock Comedy Diva” Circus Trick Tease “A Feast of Entertaining Acrobatics” Peter Denahy “Songs with a Delightful Twist”
As part of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival in July, The Crimson Goat Cabaret Club will have 2 special shows! - Sunday July 15 show starts at 3pm sharp (doors at 2pm) - Monday July 16 show starts at 7pm sharp (doors at 6pm)
Drinks and snacks very available!
www.thecrimsongoatcabaretclub.com
Men with Breast Intentions -:- Thursday 17 May 2012Men with Breast IntentionsA bunch of men throwing their support behind Treasure Chest Charity RSVP : Email your details and number of tickets to info@chique.net.au $110.00 per person 3 course dinner with matched wines Featuring the Big KahunaThe super band made up of... Guitar & Vocals: David Martin (Vice President & General Manager, Asia, Avery Dennison Materials) Guitar & backing vocals: Vince Chiappazzo (Managing Director, Aruba Networks) Drums & Vocals: Craig Scroggie (Vice President & Managing Director – Pacific, Symantec) Bass Guitar & Vocals: Ron Gauci (Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club) Keyboards & Backing Vocals: Mark King (Sales & Marketing Manager, Exclusive Piano Group)
Oranjefeest Melbourne 2012 -:- Saturday 28 April 2012The Oranjefeest Melbourne is on again this year!! (How could it not be??)Join us, and many other Dutchies and non-Dutchies, to celebrate Koninginnenacht in Melbourne with Dutch music, bitterballen, Dutch beer, oranjebitter and lots of orange. All the details are in the invitation. This year, you can get your tickets from TryBoookingOranjefeest Melbourne 2012 Invitation
CLUB 3004 NETWORKING -:- First Thursday of Each MonthSt Kilda Road's networking club for locals - Club 3004 - will meet for another great night of drinks, food and laughs. An initiative of 3004 News Magazine, the monthly event is open to anyone who lives and/or works in and around the 3004 postcode precinct. Details are: Time: 6pm - 7.30pm Venue: Ormond Hall - private courtyard Cost: $20 entry for non-members; free for members Finger food and drink provided by Ormond Hall. For more information about the night, how to join the club or become a sponsor call Susan Riley on 0412 045 993. Forthcoming dates for 2012 are: 2 February 1 March 5 April 3 May 7 June 5 July 2 August 6 September 4 October 1 November BIG SCARY - LIVE in Concert -:- BIG SCARY - LIVE in ConcertSaturday 22nd October - Ormond Hall Tix Outlet: www.oztix.com.au, PH Bookings: 1300 762 545 To celebrate the release of their debut album 'Vacation' (out Friday October 7), Big Scary, comprised of the boy strummer and girl drummer - Tom Iansek and Jo Syme – have announced they will be playing a selection of special intimate performances across the country, in October. A moodier offering than their earlier ‘elements inspired’ releases, ‘Vacation’ is Big Scary all grown up. Drawing on the unknowingness and dream like state of being that has come with Tom and Jo’s newfound transient lifestyles, ‘Vacation’ touches on slowly losing touch with any known constants - friends, lovers, permanent accommodation and jobs… Don't miss out on these intimate performances by one of Australia's most promising acts.’
Crimson Goat Cabaret Club -:- Sunday 7th August, 2011Doors open 6pm - Show commences 7pm - Drinks and Snacks available over the bar. MC Jeff Green (UK Comedy Legend) plus the unique visual act of... Joel Salom and the multi talented Glynn Nicholas and the burlesque with a difference from The Cunning Clarissa and the brilliant comedy magic from Sam Angelico (double spot) Tickets $30 / $27 for groups 8 or more For ticket sales please visit www.trybooking.com/RIU
GREAT BEER DEBATE - SATURDAY 21ST MAY 2011 -:- Good Beer Week 2011Few things spark a good debate like a good beer, so why not bring the two together? And if you’re going to do that, why not do it on a grand scale in even grander surroundings? Taking over Melbourne’s historic Ormond Hall, Australia’s inaugural Great Beer Debate promises to bring together leading beer folks from home and abroad with beer lovers, great beer and food for an evening of debate, comedy and live music. The panel doing the debating will feature two international brewers (James Watt from BrewDog and A N Other to be confirmed), True South’s livewire brewer Sam Füss, Steve Jeffares, founder of The Local Taphouses and recently voted among Bartender Magazine’s most influential people in Australia, plus two other key figures from the Australian beer industry. MC duties will be handled by a top Aussie comic, while Melbourne band The Detonators will be supplying the tunes. Coming the night after the Australian International Beer Awards, it’s the last major event of Australia’s first Good Beer Week. There will be food served at tables throughout the evening and five taps pouring Australian craft beer at discounted prices. All for $60 a head. Tickets can be booked online or by calling Barney at Beer DeLuxe on (03) 9663 0166. Good Beer Week - Good Beer Week
Captain Matchbox Whooppee Band -:- Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June
Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band SHOW For the first time in 30 years, Mic and Jim Conway have created a hot 8-piece band to present the songs, silliness and satire from the Matchbox repertoire including "My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes", "That Cat is High", "Smoke Dreams", "Who Walks in When I Walk Out?", Wangaratta Wahine and many more. Ormond Hall was the scene of some of the band's greatest moments in the 1970s; they return to Melbourne and this beautiful seated venue. Bookings recommended! The hilarious and outrageously talented Elliot Goblet will be opening the show at 7:30m on Friday night. On Saturday night, special guests from Adelaide "The Beards" will get the room jumping with their comedy folk-rock devoted to the glories of beards. "The reincarnated Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band deployed a broader brand of humour amid expert musicianship, and its endlessly cavorting leader, Mic Conway, has found an ideal foil in violinist George Washingmachine." : John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald (March 2011). EVENT : Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band RE-IGNITED MELBOURNE show DATE : Friday 3 June + Saturday 4 June VENUE : Ormond Hall ADDRESS : 557 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004 TICKETS : $35 (all. no discounts) BOOKINGS : Bookings and information : www.captainmatchbox.com SUPPORT (FRI 3 JUNE): Elliot Goblet SUPPORT (SAT 4 JUNE): The Beards DOORS OPEN : 6:30pm_________________________________________________ ONLINE BOOKING for Friday 3 JUNE : http://www.trybooking.com/9281_________________________________________________ ONLINE BOOKING for Saturday 4 JUNE : http://www.trybooking.com/9282_________________________________________________ Captain Matchbox - Captain Matchbox
Captain Matchbox Whooppee Band - RE-IGNITED -:-
Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band RE-IGNITED - MELBOURNE show DATE : Friday 3 June + Saturday 4 June TICKETS : $35 (all. no discounts) Bookings and information : SUPPORT (FRI 3 JUNE): Elliot Goblet SUPPORT (SAT 4 JUNE): The Beards DOORS OPEN : 6:30pm _________________________________________________ ONLINE BOOKING for Friday 3 JUNE : http://www.trybooking.com/9281_________________________________________________ ONLINE BOOKING for Saturday 4 JUNE : http://www.trybooking.com/9282_________________________________________________ Does that help you? Could you put this up on your site? Here is a blurb for your website : .................................................................. Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band SHOW For the first time in 30 years, Mic and Jim Conway have created a hot 8-piece band to present the songs, silliness and satire from the Matchbox repertoire including "My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes", "That Cat is High", "Smoke Dreams", "Who Walks in When I Walk Out?", Wangaratta Wahine and many more. Ormond Hall was the scene of some of the band's greatest moments in the 1970s; they return to Melbourne and this beautiful seated venue. Bookings recommended! The hilarious and outrageously talented Elliot Goblet will be opening the show at 7:30m on Friday night. On Saturday night, special guests from Adelaide "The Beards" will get the room jumping with their comedy folk-rock devoted to the glories of beards. "The reincarnated Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band deployed a broader brand of humour amid expert musicianship, and its endlessly cavorting leader, Mic Conway, has found an ideal foil in violinist George Washingmachine." : John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald (March 2011). http://www.captainmatchbox.comCaptain Matchbox - Captain Matchbox
ORANJEFEEST -:- Saturday 30th April 2011
It's on again: ORANJEFEEST - Saturday 30th April 2011
The four Dutch ladies who felt like having a party are feeling the urge again and would like to invite you to celebrate Dutch Queen's Birthday with other Dutchies and non-Dutchies in Melbourne.
There will be Dutch beer, bitterballen, oranjebitter, Dutch music and lots of people in orange. It's going to be a huge party again!!!
Please note that the location has changed and that the party will now be held at Ormond Hall (behind the Belgian Beer Cafe on St Kilda Road and NOT at the Eureka Tower).
We have attached the invitation which will give you all the details for the night. It is important to register your attendance by sending an email to oranjefeest.melbourne@gmail.com before the 27th of April. We accept 8 people per registration and only need one name per registration.
See you on the 30th of April!
Oranjefeest 2011 - Oranjefeest 2011
WASHINGTON LIVE AT ORMOND HALL -:- Thursday 28th April, 2011Thursday 28th April - Ormond Hall Licensed All Ages * * Minors must be accompanied by legal guardian. Tix Outlet: www.oztix.com.au, PH Bookings: 1300 762 545 Or in person at usual Oztix outlets (Minor & Guardian Package Tickets available)
WASHINGTON has sold out a further two shows in Melbourne (The Forum) and Brisbane (The Tivoli) on her only headline tour of 2011. In light of this news, we are pleased to announce a brand new ALL AGES shows will be added in the sell out state of Melbourne at Ormond Hall on Thursday 28th April.
Lissie will also extend her Australian debut by joining Washington and Deep Sea Arcade across the new show.
Washington @ Ormond Hall - Washington @ Ormond Hall
Up & Comers Fashion Market -:- Saturday 15th May 2010
Up & Comers Fashion Market
Second Saturday of each month - 11am to 5pm www.upandcomersmarket.com.au
Ormond Hall is playing host to the newest not-to-be-missed event on Melbourne’s fashion radar, The Up and Comers Fashion Market.
On the second Saturday of each month the hall is transformed into a bustling marketplace, bursting with colourful market-goers trying to get their hands on the latest pieces from Australia’s newest fashion and accessories designers.
Come down for a shop, listen to the live DJs, and afterwards unwind from all the excitement with a waffle and a drink in the courtyard.
The next market is on: Saturday 12th June
Please direct all stall enquiries and other queries to info@ladylikes.com.au View market flyer - View market flyer
Up & Comers Fashion Market -:- Up & Comers Fashion Market
Up & Comers Fashion Market Second Saturday of each month - 11am to 5pm www.upandcomersmarket.com.au
Ormond
Hall is playing host to the newest not-to-be-missed event on Melbourne’s fashion radar, The Up and Comers
Fashion Market. On the second Saturday of each month the hall is transformed
into a bustling marketplace, bursting with colourful market-goers trying to get
their hands on the latest pieces
from Australia’s
newest fashion and accessories designers. Come down for a shop, listen to the live DJs, and afterwards unwind from all the excitement with a waffle and a drink in the courtyard.
The next market is on: Saturday 15th May 2010
Please direct all stall enquiries and other queries to info@ladylikes.com.au View market flyer - View market flyer
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2010 -:- 25/26/27/28 March, 9 April
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Presents
“BARNESY FOR PRESIDENT”
Brooksy and Cal The Musicmen Ormond Hall 557 St Kilda Road (enter via Moubray Street) 25/26/27/28th March, 9th April 2010
For further details: www.themusicmen.com.au
Melbourne International Comedy Festival -:- 25/26/27/28 March, 9 April
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2010 Presents:
“BARNESY FOR PRESIDENT”
Brooksy and Cal The Musicmen Ormond Hall 557 St Kilda Road (enter via Moubray Street) 25/26/27/28 March, 9 April 2010
For further details:
www.themusicmen.com.au
The Appropriately Long Sommeliers Lunch -:- Sunday 14th March 2010Sommeliers
Australia
Event When: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 12.30pm till ??? Now in its third year, this celebration of the fine art of matching beautifully crafted wines to some of Melbourne's most perfectly executed food, offers you an opportunity to experience first hand Melbourne food & wine at its pinnacle. So enjoy a leisurely lunch of 5 courses, 2 wines with each course, a focus on regional Victoria and plenty of beer afterward (we like beer). Perhaps don't make any dinner plans! For further information email us at info@sommeliers.com.au THE PRESETS Live at the Wireless -:- 15 May 2008The Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Wine Dinner -:- 22/04/2008Join Tyrrell's Wines and Bruce Tyrrell at Ormond Hall for a memorable night of fabulous food, great wines and music. The theme is all things medieval highlighted by buxom wenches and medieval musicians in their costumes with traditional musical instruments of the times. Brought to you by Rufus Stone (wine from Tyrrell's) and Ormond Hall About Rufus Stone wine: A Milawa Experience -:- 27/02/2008 7.00PMBookings Phone:03 9381 1777 A Milawa Experience -:- 27/02/2008Adult $55.00 Phone 03 9381 1777 The International Whiskey Experience -:- 20/02/2008 6.30PMDiscover the world's finest whiskey for free! Whiskey lovers can now sample the best of Scottish, Irish and American whiskey at the International Whiskey Experience - a free, fun and entertaining whiskey tasting event. Showcasing some of the world's most prestigious brands, participants gain first-hand experience of the difference between styles and get to taste each whiskey variety. To register log onto http://www.whiskeyexperience.com.au/ or call 1300 883 309 Time: 6:30pm Venue: Ormond Hall, 577 St Kilda Rd (enter via Moubray St), Melbourne Long Sommelier Lunch - Bright Young Things! -:- 24/02/2008 12.00PMFor Bookings and Details: Sommeliers Australia URL www.sommeliers.com.au 60's & 70's REUNION -:- Saturday 6th October, 2007From Keyboard, OPUS, Impulse to Reeder Cabaret Doors open 7.30pm Call 0401 064 105 for more information or YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THE WOODSTOCK REUNION BUT DONT MISS THIS GARTH PLOOG - last major concert before heading to US -:- Friday, 18 May 2007.Doors open: 7:00pm. Dinner: available prior to show. Show commences: 9:00pm. Garth Ploog is Melbourne’s hottest new jazz funk performer and Patron of Youth Vibes – Prevention of Youth Suicide. Some say he is a mix of Harry Connick Jr, Michael Buble and Jamie Cullum all wrapped up in one, with a touch of Rat Pack jazz magic. He has his own distinct sound with rich vocal tones and a great stage presence.
MySpace - MyReality is a fundraising performance for the Prevention of Youth Suicide and celebrates the connectedness created through the global phenomenon known as MySpace. EURO PARTY - Celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest -:- 8:00pm, Friday, 11 May 2007.Experience the glitz, the joy and the music as Eurovision finals fever sweeps through Melbourne at Ormond Hall, where you can dance to the tunes of ABBA. Limited Tickets: tel: 9529 3111 - $35 pre-sold/$40 at door (includes Euro Party Food) Entertainment: ABBA tribute band, BABBA, & Inaugural Euro Party Song Contest* Dress: Euro Style – prizes for best dressed** Euro Party Food:
557 St Kilda Road, Melbourne (enter via Moubray Street) Click on the following link to view poster & flyer for Song Contest: http://www.belgianbeercafemelbourne.com/page-europartycelebratetheeurovisionsongcontest-41018769.htm * Win a trip away driving a Saab 9-3 Convertible, staying overnight at the Healesville Hotel with dinner included, courtesy of Mentone Saab. ** Win exclusive silver jewellery designs by Swedish jewellery designer, Efva Attling.
Click on the following link for more information: http://www.belgianbeercafemelbourne.com/page-europartycelebratetheeurovisionsongcontest-41018769.htm
EURO PARTY is
BOB BERNARD'S JAZZ PARTY -:- Friday 27 April - Sunday 29 April 2007at Ormond Hall (next door to Belgian Beer Cafe Bluestone) Featuring Bob Barnard with more than 20 of Australia’s best Traditional and Mainstream Jazz Musicians, including Danny Moss, Al Browne, Peter Gaudion, Stephen Grant, Bob Sedergreen, Mat Jodrell, Dan Barnett, plus special guests: Jim Galloway from Canada on saxophones and Nicki Parrot from New York on double base and vocals. For Tickets: Call John Trudinger 03 9534 7265
Friday 27 April- Doors Open at 6pm dinner available prior to show Saturday 28 April- 2 Sessions: Session 1- Doors open 12pm lunch available prior to show Session 2 Doors open 6pm dinner available prior to show Sunday 29 April- Doors Open 12pm lunch available prior to show $140 All Sessions Nina Ferro -:- Sunday, 15 April 2007.Ormond Hall will be the venue for Nina Ferro’s only performance in Melbourne, on Sunday, 15 April 2007, as she returns from London.
Band includes:
- Plus special guests Contact: Ormond Hall – tel: 03 9529 3111 Cost: Tickets to this event are $35 for the show. Dinner available prior to show. Contact Ormond Hall for dinner menu. Time & Date:
Belly of a Drunken Piano -:- Saturday, 24 March 2007
Ormond Hall presents the powerful off Broadway hit, Belly of a Drunken Piano, a tribute to the music of living legend, Tom Waits, on Saturday, 24 March 2007, which is part of the Stonnington Jazz Festival. In Belly of a Drunken Piano, Stewart D’Arrietta pays homage to American singer/songwriter, composer and actor, Tom Waits, with his distinctive voice and musical style, which is a unique blend of blues, jazz and Vaudeville, that also features experimentation that has been likened to industrial music.
Belly of a Drunken Piano was a success in New York and Sydney and now returns to Melbourne for one performance only. (Stewart D’Arrietta performed this successful tribute with his trio last year for a sell-out season at The Famous Spiegeltent in Melbourne.)
What the critics have said: § "electrifying" - Variety § "rock-solid emotion" - The New York Times § "the man has got Waits' vaudeville, vile and emotion down" - NY Metro § "a rollicking cabaret act" - The New Yorker § "a stage presence & conviction to make the metaphors hang like grapes from every line" - The Sydney Morning Herald § "gut wrenching passion...an absolute knockout" - The Australian § "crazed, beast of a show" - The Age
The band for Belly of a Drunken Piano will feature the following performers: Stewart D’Arrietta (voice/piano); Phillip Rex (bass); Anthony ‘Baz’ Barrett (guitar); & Andy ‘Smasher’ Fitzgibbon (drums/clatter). Call Ormond Hall on 9529 3111 for tickets. A Night with Eddy Merckx -:- Friday, 13 October 2006.Eddy Merckx is a national hero in Belgium who was five times winner of the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia, and was in Melbourne for the recent Herald Sun Tour. In conjunction with Portfolio Partners and the Belgian Beer Cafe Bluestone, Ormond Hall presented a Night with Eddy Merckx, a sell-out dinner, on Friday, 13 October 2006. The Belgian-inspired three course menu was be complemented by a range of fine Belgian beers. Guests were delighted to have met the cycling legend and many had their photograph taken with Eddy Merckx and brought cycling memorabilia to be signed. Australia Day Music & Cycling Festival -:- 26 JanuaryCelebrate Australia Day at Melbourne’s biggest beer and barbecue event at the Belgian Beer Café Bluestone each 26th of January. Featuring:
INFOLINE: 9529 3111 Michelle Nicolle - Live Performance - CD & DVD Launch -:- Friday, 11 November 2005
Ormond Hall Michelle Nicolle has a string of musical credits including a Mo Award (2001, 2003 & 2004) and a National Jazz Award (1998) winner, including being an ARIA Finalist (2001, 2004).
Antiquarian Booksellers Exhibition -:- Sat 18 - Thurs 23 June 2005This popular exhibition of historic books drew some media attention in 2004 when both the Victorian and South Australian governments vied for the same book at auction. This six day event was a chance to view some old publications in the historic surrounds of Ormond Hall. Vince Jones Live at Ormond Hall -:- Friday 5 August 2005Back by popular demand Australian jazz great, Vince Jones, returned to Ormond Hall for one show only. Vince Jones' smooth vocals and musical talents in the beautiful and intimate surrounds of Ormond Hall, made the night one to remember.
Carnivale Masquerade Soiree -:- Saturday 21st May 2005To help unmask a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, guests donned masks in support of the MS Society and danced the night away in a spectacular evening of live music, revelry and fun. Live entertainment was provided by Eugene Hamilton with his band 'New Money'. A silent auction with celebrity and sporting memorabilia, door prizes and raffles and a singles auction (with bidding for a date with four of Melbourne's hottest singles) ensured a fun night for all, while supporting a very worthwhile cause. Australian Cheddar Cheese Forum -:- 24 March 2004The Australian Specialist Cheesemakers’ Association (ASCA) presented a cheese forum on Australian Cheddars at Ormond Hall, as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. The event was a chance for the public to discover a range of world class cheddar cheeses that are produced here in Australia . Tasmania ’s master Cheesemakers, Jane Bennett from Ashgrove Dairy, Ueli Berger from King Island Dairy and Victoria ’s Ferial Zekiman from Maffra Cheese, presented a lively and informative discussion on the topic “Australian Cheddars Come of Age”. Areas covered included cheddaring cheese; the unique characteristics of cloth wrapped, waxed, rindless, and club style cheddars; the maturation process; and the Australian cheese industry’s place in the world. The ambience of Ormond Hall was particularly well matched with the fine cheeses offered for tasting. It was an evening of indulgence and education, where cheese enthusiasts and novices alike matched different beverages — including Australian wines and ciders as well as Belgian beer — with each cheddar cheese. Kurt Elling & the Laurence Hobgood Trio -:- 12 & 14 March 2004Seven-time Grammy nominated artist, Kurt Elling, performed at Ormond Hall recently, direct from Chicago . The masterful jazz singer appeared with the Laurence Hobgood Trio as part of The Man in the Air 2004 Australian Tour. Elling, a composer and lyricist, has performed to critical acclaim in America , Canada , Japan , and throughout Europe . The innovative performer has earned a reputation as a brilliant contemporary writer of vocalese, the art of setting words to instrumental solos. The performances delighted the capacity audiences, who, as part of Ormond Hall’s intimate Dinner & Show crowds, experienced something quite unique. The halcyon days of jazz were called to mind, as patrons enjoyed fine food and superb music. Elling and the Trio were impressed by the hall, commenting that the opportunity to play such a venue was limited. The Age music reviewer, Jessica Nicholas, described the Sunday night performance: “As a lyricist and performer, Elling wears paradox well. In fact, he positively revels in it. Like an impatient child, he is constantly pushing at the edges of his artform — and of his voice. When he scats an improvised chorus, the expressions on his face reflect the delight he takes in exploring the quirks, capacities and limitations of his instrument (actually, there aren't many of the last in evidence).” Antiquarian Book Exhibition & Auction -:- 19-26 February 2004The library of antiquarian book collector Dr John Chapman was auctioned on 26 February by dealer Peter Arnold. Arnold described the collection as one of the nation’s most admired private collections of Australiana. The record $1.7 million auction sparked controversy when the National Museum of Australia bid in competition with the State Library of Victoria. The National Museum successfully bid for two letters written at the time of settlement in Victoria . The first letter, dated June 1835, was a memorandum from Batman and members of the Port Philip Association to the British secretary for the colonies, Lord Glenelg, in London . The memorandum was described by Arnold as being “one of the most important still in private hands”; in it, Batman and other signatories urged Glenelg to support their land claims, which were based on a peaceful treaty with Port Philip Aborigines. Glenelg rejected the claim. The letter sold for $97,100. The second letter, dated August 1835, was written by the Port Philip Association’s surveyor, John Helder Wedge. In the letter, Helder Wedge suggested that the proposed site of settlement be moved from Batman’s choice of a dry location near modern-day Geelong to a spot on a freshwater river he named the Yarra. The famous quote “This will be the spot for a village”, formerly attributed to Batman, was actually written by Helder Wedge. The letter sold for $85,000. Vince Jones -:- 25 January 2004Leading Australian vocalist and trumpeter, Vince Jones, returned to Ormond Hall on Sunday 25 January to perform as part of Belgian Beer Café Bluestone's annual Australia Day Music & Cycling Festival. Since releasing his first album Watch What Happens in 1981, Jones has enjoyed a popular and loyal following with Australian and international audiences. During the 1990s, Jones and his band played to packed houses in Germany , London , Switzerland , Denmark and the Netherlands . Upon his first performance at Ormond Hall in November 2003, Vince Jones claimed the venue as his new musical home: “The atmosphere of the hall is fantastic. Its sound and style are world class. With the increasing loss of grown-up clubs, it’s good to see the birth of a new one. Ormond Hall is definitely the best venue of its kind in Melbourne .” Vince Jones returned to Ormond Hall in May 2004 to perform two shows as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Barbara Morrison -:- 24 January 2004On Saturday 24 January 2004 Ormond Hall was proud to play host to American singing legend, Barbara Morrison. Performing as part of Belgian Beer Café Bluestone’s annual Australia Day Music & Cycling Festival, Morrison delighted her audience with melodic renditions of traditional jazz, blues, gospel and pop songs. The 30 year veteran of the music industry has performed with a virtual who’s who of the jazz and blues world, including legends James Moody, Nancy Wilson and Tony Bennett. On the night, Morrison’s sassy sense of humour punctuated her play list, and her presence was described by one reviewer as having the “verve and excitement of an ingénue”.
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