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Corangamite Music History

Stories of music, place, and community across the Western District

Regional areas come with their own rich musical stories. From (roughly) Lismore to Port Campbell, and Garvoc to Pirron Yallock, this project was designed to share a few of the stories and information about music from across the Corangamite Shire and includes areas which were historically part of the Hampden and Heytesbury Shires. 

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Halls & Venues

Discover the halls, mechanic's institutes, and venues where local communities came together.

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Bands & Musicians

Learn about the bands, orchestras, and musicians who shaped the local sound.

Stories

Read stories and memories from across the Western District.

[Coming Soon...]

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Explore the Halls Map

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See the locations of more than 60 halls and music venues from across the region over the last 150 years - many of which are still in public use.

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Featured Story

Weerite Public Hall

If you look closely, you can almost imagine that the dancers will be arriving soon... Read about the opening of the Weerite Hall in 1958 and learn about its important place in the community.

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Share Your Story

Do you have memories, photographs, or memorabilia to share? 
Your stories help keep local musical heritage alive for future generations.

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PROJECT SUPPORT

This project was made possible by the support of the Musicological Society of Australia's Special Funding Scheme

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