1980-04-28
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| 1980-04-28 | |
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| a photo from this day - copyright Rik Walton | |
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| a ticket for the 1st concert | |
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| a ticket for the 2nd concert | |
| Performance summary | |
| Artist performing: | The Police |
| Tour: | 1979-1980 Reggatta de Blanc Tour |
| Venue: | City Hall |
| Location: | Newcastle, England, UK |
| Support acts: | SUPPORT ACTS |
| Ticket prices: | UK pounds: 3,50 |
On 1980-04-28, The Police performed two sets at the City Hall in Newcastle, England, UK.
Setlist
- Next To You
- So Lonely
- Walking On The Moon
- Hole In My Life
- Deathwish
- Truth Hits Everybody
- Bring On The Night
- Driven To Tears
- The Bed's Too Big Without You
- Message In A Bottle
- Roxanne
- Can't Stand Losing You
- Landlord
- Born In The 50's
- Fall Out
- Next To You
Recording information
There's a recording of the 2nd set. This second show was broadcast on 1980-05-05 and repeated on 1980-05-31 as "BBC In Concert".
Trivia
The Police played two charity shows today - for the "Northumberland Association of Boys Clubs". Earlier that day Sting did an interview for local TV.
The Police played their first set around 6:15pm and the second set around 9:15pm.
There were about 2.150 people in the audience for each show - sold out.
See also
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External links
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References
sources: tickets; review in Record Mirror - May 3, 1980 review + others; POLICE FILE no.3; Rogier van der Gugten (audience number / broadcast dates)
