1980-03-01
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| Artist performing: | The Police |
| Tour: | 1979-1980 Reggatta de Blanc Tour |
| Venue: | Christchurch Town Hall Auditorium |
| Location: | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Support acts: | The Vauxhalls |
| Ticket prices: | TICKET PRICES |
On 1980-03-01, The Police performed at Christchurch Town Hall Auditorium.
Setlist
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Recording information
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Trivia
Apparently The Police intended to play in Auckland's Town Hall today, but this was re-scheduled to 1980-03-04. So the band probably played a 2nd concert in Christchurch today, which was cut short as Sting lost his voice.
See also
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External links
http://mysterex.blogspot.com/2008/02/memories-of-mid-1979-wellington-shows.html
References
sources:
- a tour schedule in Billboard Australia mentions the two Christchurch gigs
- RAM from March 7, 1980 mentions a concert in Auckland for this day
- Police File No. 2 says that there was only one Christchurch gig
- RAM from April 4, 1980 mentions that Sting lost his voice during the 2nd New Zealand gig, 3 more concerts were cancelled
- The Vauxhalls / Newtones website mentions several Christchurch shows
