HMS Ark Royal (IV): The HMS Ark Royal (IV) was the last in a distinguished line of aircraft carriers in the Royal Navy. Commissioned in 1985, Ark Royal (IV) was …
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The Notting Hill Carnival: A Colorful Celebration of Caribbean Culture The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that transforms the streets of London into a vibrant and lively celebration …
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St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Yuri Temirkanov
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinOn January 20, 2005, The Sage Gateshead hosted a performance by the St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Yuri Temirkanov. This concert was part of the orchestra’s UK tour and …
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Tracy Chapman, Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hugenottenhalle (1996)
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinTracy Chapman performed at the Hugenottenhalle in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, on April 25, 1996, as part of her tour supporting the album New Beginning. This album, released in 1995, featured the …
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Dire Straits, On Every Street Tour, Gateshead (1992)
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinDire Straits’ performance at Gateshead Stadium on July 20, 1992, was a landmark moment in the band’s On Every Street tour. This concert, part of the European leg of their …
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Fleetwood Mac performed at the London Arena on June 25, 1988, as part of their Tango in the Night tour. This tour supported their 1987 album Tango in the Night, …
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David Bowie, Glass Spider Tour, Sunderland (1987)
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinDavid Bowie’s performance in Sunderland on June 23, 1987, was part of his Glass Spider tour, a visually spectacular and highly theatrical event that showcased both his musical evolution and …
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Queen, Magic Tour, Newcastle’s St James’ Park (1986)
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinOn July 9, 1986, Queen performed at Newcastle’s St James’ Park as part of their iconic Magic Tour, which would become their final tour with Freddie Mercury. The concert was …