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Concert Hall transformation

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Sydney Opera House has raised the curtains on its $150 million-plus transformation of the Concert Hall, a project that brings the monumental performance space closer to Jorn Utzon’s original vision while catering to a new generation of hip hop, pop and rock audiences.

First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.

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First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.Credit:Steven Siewert

Plans with the seating layout of approx. 4000 seats, being looked over by Project Manager of chair install, Tony Cocks.

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Plans with the seating layout of approx. 4000 seats, being looked over by Project Manager of chair install, Tony Cocks.Credit:Steven Siewert

Wiring work carried out under the stage.

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Wiring work carried out under the stage.Credit:Steven Siewert

First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.

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First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.Credit:Steven Siewert

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One of the around 4000 seats being installed by Joshua McKune.

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One of the around 4000 seats being installed by Joshua McKune.Credit:Steven Siewert

New carved wooden panels and doors.

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New carved wooden panels and doors.Credit:Steven Siewert

The new lift at the upgraded Concert Hall.

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The new lift at the upgraded Concert Hall.Credit:Steven Siewert

First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.

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First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.Credit:Steven Siewert

New acoustic panels in the upgraded Concert Hall.

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New acoustic panels in the upgraded Concert Hall.Credit:Steven Siewert

First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.

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First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.Credit:Steven Siewert

First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.

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First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.Credit:Steven Siewert

A new access tunnel.

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A new access tunnel.Credit:Steven Siewert

Disabled access tunnel.

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Disabled access tunnel.Credit:Steven Siewert

Bright new carpet.

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Bright new carpet.Credit:Steven Siewert

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First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.

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First peek at The Sydney Opera House's upgraded Concert Hall, ahead of it's opening in July.Credit:Steven Siewert

Opera House Concert Hall renewal works.

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Opera House Concert Hall renewal works.Credit:Chris Bennett - Evolving Pictures

Concert Hall stage: The team demolishing the existing stage structure to make way for the renewal upgrades.

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Concert Hall stage: The team demolishing the existing stage structure to make way for the renewal upgrades.Credit:Chris Bennett - Evolving Pictures

Western Broadwalk: A concrete truck and pump inside the hoarded compound on the Western Broadwalk.

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Western Broadwalk: A concrete truck and pump inside the hoarded compound on the Western Broadwalk.Credit:Chris Bennett - Evolving Pictures

Opera House Concert Hall renewal works.

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Opera House Concert Hall renewal works.Credit:Chris Bennett - Evolving Pictures

Concert Hall stage: Before the concrete can be poured, the site needs to be prepared and cleared to make way for new stage technology, including automated stage risers that will improve sightlines for audiences.

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Concert Hall stage: Before the concrete can be poured, the site needs to be prepared and cleared to make way for new stage technology, including automated stage risers that will improve sightlines for audiences.Credit:Chris Bennett - Evolving Pictures