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The Assembly Hall turns 90 in 2024, and over the decades, it has remained a well-loved space, playing host to big names and big bands.
The Assembly Hall is iconic, but we are well aware that some of its facilities desperately need updating. That’s why we’ve started our Fit for the Future fundraiser - to ensure the Assembly Hall can function for another 90 years!
WSO at the Assembly Hall
What will the money do?
The Fit for the Future campaign aims to update and improve the Assembly Hall’s facilities for everyone. We will do this by:
Updating the seating in the Assembly Hall
Improving our audience’s experience in the space
Ensuring the venue is fit for purpose and can be enjoyed by future generations.
Accessibility and comfort are priorities across our venues; we have already started improving accessibility in the Connaught and the Pavilion. Here, hearing assistance induction loops are available, or infrared over-ear headphones can be used by those who need audio descriptions in the cinema.
The Assembly Hall through the decades
At 90 years old, Assembly Hall is one of the youngest venues run by WTM! Built in 1934 in contemporary modernist and art deco styles, Assembly Hall is our largest venue and has played an important role in Worthing’s cultural offer for nearly a century.
The Assembly Hall is renowned as one of the best acoustically equipped concert halls in the UK. It has hosted incredible musical acts like David Bowie, The Who, ELO, Status Quo, Black Sabbath, Genesis, and Motörhead. Now, you’ll find a wide range of music and big-name comedy events on its stage.