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Live: City Hall, Salisbury

8.00pm, Saturday 15 June 1963 (48 years ago)

The Beatles' only concert in Salisbury, Wiltshire, was booked in April 1963 by Brian Epstein.

It was promoted by Jaybee Clubs, for whom The Beatles had performed in Stroud in March 1962. Epstein agreed a fee of £300 for a show at Salisbury's City Hall, but afterwards grew concerned at the group's safety in the venue.

Epstein offered Jaybee £200 to cancel the booking, but was turned down. As a result, on this night over 1,500 people watched The Beatles play.

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4 responses to “Live: City Hall, Salisbury”

  1. Tony Harris says:
    Monday 26 September 2011 at 7.25pm

    I was there on the night with several friends,it was a fantstic show

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  2. john rattue says:
    Wednesday 26 October 2011 at 5.53pm

    I was there but I am sure it was not the 15th june because it was the week before I got married on the 7th September 1963.
    John Lennon appeared on Juke box jury and
    was then flown to Salisbury by helicopter

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    • Joe says:
      Wednesday 26 October 2011 at 10.33pm

      Lennon's solo appearance on Juke Box Jury took place on 22 June 1963. This was their only Salisbury show, but I think you might have got the dates mixed up - this is definitely correct.

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  3. John says:
    Thursday 27 October 2011 at 9.15am

    It seems I must be wrong,after 48 years my family history has to be changed It was a great show that I do know.

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