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We are always seeking additional bands of significance (see below) to add to the listings, preferably with dates and especially
The Venues
CITY CENTRE VENUES (scroll down for AREA VENUES) See maps for locations. Click on venue links for more details. 1.
Artists [ S – Z ]
ARTISTS S – Z Sacha Distel – Embassy Theatre – 1972 ? support included Olivia Newton John and Stephane Grappelli
Artists [ D – G ]
ARTISTS D – G The Damned – Focus Youth Club, Dogsthorpe – 30th September 1978 appeared as “The Doomned” after
Artists [ A – C ]
ARTISTS A – C Acker Bilk’s Paramount Jazz Band – Corn Exchange – 25th April 1959 Acker Bilk’s Paramount Jazz
Wirrina Stadium, Bishops Road
The Wirrina Stadium on Bishops Road opened in 1968 and operated under various guises including a Youth Club, a rollerskating rink,
Spinning Wheel Club, Bridge Street
The Spinning Wheel Club was a small “intimate” venue at the rear of the Bull & Dolphin on lower Bridge
The Palais, Wentworth Street
Primarily a dance venue, the Palais on Wentworth Street played host to most of the top 1960s acts including The
Marcus Garvey Club
The Marcus Garvey Club was based at the old St Mary’s Church Hall on St John’s Street near the gas silo
