From Faith No More to faith healing: Melbourne’s Festival Hall sold to Hillsong Church

Purchase of beloved building by evangelical church sparks backlash, with some musicians vowing to boycott venue, which will remain open to outside performances

Melbourne’s beloved music venue, Festival Hall, has been purchased by evangelical Christian church Hillsong.

The concert hall, which has hosted world-famous acts including the Beatles, Frank Sinatra and the Bay City Rollers, has been up for sale for more than three years.

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