The city hall in Newcastle was opened in 1927 and since then has been hosting a host of cultural shows to entertain the visitors and Newcastle public. The first dedicated concert venue, Harrison and Harrison organ was attached to the hall later in 1928. With 75 years of existence, the City Hall at Newcastle has hosted concerts by major British Orchestras featuring conductors such as Sir Malcolm Sargent and soloists like Yehudi Menuhin and Kathleen Ferrier.