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1979-06-06
1979 06 06 ticket Dietmar.jpg
a ticket stub for this concert
Performance summary
Artist performing: The Police
Tour: 1978-1979 Outlandos d'Amour Tour
Venue: Digbeth Civic Hall
Location: Birmingham, England, UK
Support acts: Bobby Henry, The Cramps
Ticket prices: 2,00 - 2,50 UK pounds


On 1979-06-06, The Police performed at Digbeth Civic Hall in Birmingham, England, UK.

Setlist

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Recording information

Today's PA arrived late, so there was no soundcheck at all. At an Indian dinner after the show (hosted by the record company) Miles Copeland told entertaining stories about his dad’s role in starting the CIA.

Trivia

This show was sold out - there were 900 people in the audience. A ticket with the wrong 1979-06-08 date mentions support act "Doll By Doll" (who were also mentioned as support for another gig, but probably didn't support The Police at all).

See also

This section needs more information.

External links

This section needs more information.

References

source: ticket; Superpop June 2, 1979; Sounds July 7, 1979; Stewart Copeland's diary, Robert Lamb's diary


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