This was The Beatles’ first performance at the Floral Hall on the Promenade in Southport, Lancashire.
It was perhaps the group’s biggest show since Brian Epstein became their manager. The hall was a theatre with tiered seats and gold lamé curtains.
The event was billed as a “Rock ‘n’ Trad Spectacular”. In addition to The Beatles, the bill included Gerry and the Pacemakers, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, and the Chris Hamilton Jazzmen.
The Beatles played at the Floral Hall on four occasions. The other dates were 20 November 1962; and 23 April and 15 October 1963.
The Floral Hall was built in the 1930s and became part of the Southport Theatre when the latter was added in 1973. It is still in use today.
Also on this day...
- 2024: Sam Mendes to direct four Beatles biopics
- 2017: McCartney and Starr reunite for new Ringo recordings
- 2008: Paul McCartney live: Brit Awards 2008, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London
- 1999: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Mohegan Sun Event Center, Uncasville
- 1979: US album release: George Harrison by George Harrison
- 1970: Mixing: Sentimental Journey by Ringo Starr
- 1970: US single release: Instant Karma! by John Lennon
- 1969: Ringo Starr attends the UK premiere of Candy
- 1969: Recording: Don’t Let Me Down
- 1968: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr arrive in Rishikesh, India
- 1967: Recording, mixing: Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!, Good Morning Good Morning
- 1965: Recording, mixing: If You’ve Got Trouble, Tell Me What You See, You’re Going To Lose That Girl, That Means A Lot, You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away
- 1963: The Beatles live: St James Swimming Baths, Doncaster
- 1963: Radio: Parade Of The Pops
- 1963: Recording: Misery, Baby It’s You
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