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The Beatles live: Two Red Shoes Ballroom, Elgin, Scotland

The Beatles began their first tour of 1963 with a performance at the Two Red Shoes Ballroom, Elgin, Scotland, on 3 January.

The Two Red Shoes opened as a jazz venue on 28 July 1960 by Albert Bonici.

The Beatles’ Scottish tour had been booked in November 1962 by Jack Fallon at the Cana Variety Agency. The Beatles earned £42 a night.

Despite the low cost, Fallon still lost money on the tour but a clause in his contract did offer Bonici an exclusive option on all future appearances in Scotland.

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The group’s appearance at the Two Red Shoes was promoted by the Elgin Folk Music Club, who regularly staged events at the venue.

The ballroom where The Beatles performed was L-shaped, which meant that some members of the audience were unable to see the stage.

Last updated: 25 January 2024
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