Glen Aplin Memorial Hall, QLD, Kambuwal, Bundjalung and Gamilaroi Country
Glen Aplin Memorial Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Kambuwal, Bundjalung and Gamilaroi People.
The Glen Aplin Memorial Hall was erected in memory of those from the district who served in World War One and World War Two. Building materials were scarce but the Glen Aplin community volunteers worked with ingenuity and persistence to make bricks with sand from the nearby Severn River. In 1953 the Hall was opened with a Gala Ball attracting people from far and wide to celebrate and try out the dance floor, the largest in the Granite Belt at that time. The Gala Ball included prizes for the most charmingly dressed lady, the most original fan, the most colourful tie and a balloon waltz! Since then the Hall has continued to host many community celebrations, weddings, wakes, markets and dances along with sporting and social activities.
In later years many improvements have been added to maintain relevance for current times including wheelchair access, refurbished kitchen and amenities, replacement of electrical wiring, a new roof and rendering of the exterior. Glen Aplin QCWA has always been, and remains a valuable and integral part of the facility. Glen Aplin is a close knit community located on the Granite Belt, south of Stanthorpe. The region is famous for its Mediterranean climate, fruit, vegetables, wine and various tourist facilities.
Festival of Small Halls returns to Glen Aplin on Friday, 16 October 2026 with Nicole Murray and Old Man Luedecke.
From 5:30PM – 7:00PM, a beautiful supper is available: Spanish Paella with options of vegetarian and a chicken/chorizo option. There will be gluten free options for patrons as well, with tea and coffee and refreshments from the bar. At the interval, hot drinks and sweet treats will be available.
Opening the show will be local act Penny Davies and Roger Ilott !
PENNY DAVIES & ROGER ILOTT are hardworking, professional musicians. They created their own studio/record label and released their first album in 1983. In 50 years together they’ve released thirty albums of their own, and produced numerous albums for other Australian folk performers. They’ve played at folk clubs, festivals, toured for the Queensland Arts Council,, and have performed over 1000 concerts, including the U.K. and U.S.A. They sing songs of substance, and folk songs from around the world. In concert, with Roger’s 12 string guitar and Penny’s warm vocals and mandolin they create an atmosphere of harmony and gentle strength.
Tickets are priced at:
Full Admission – $25
Concession Admission (Students – High school students) – $10.00
Child Admission (Aged 12 and Under – Children must be accompanied by an adult.) – $0
Alternatively, you can purchase tickets locally at Gracious Giving, Stanthorpe
Supper from 5:30PM
Doors Open 6.30pm
Show Starts 7.00pm
Glen Aplin Memorial Hall has accessible entry (ramp on the Eastern side of the hall, footpath from the car park leading to the ramp) and has accessible bathrooms (accessible bathroom inside hall).
If you are showing any symptoms or if you are in any way unwell, we please ask that you do not attend the concert. Prompt refunds will be made should this be the case. We also have no objection to mask-wearing for your own protection.
