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Beatles online exhibition
Accession number MLL.2005.41.1
A rare early concert poster promoting The Beatles as part of a Merseybeat showcase supported by Gerry and the Pacemakers and five other bands at New Brighton Tower Ballroom in 1963. This was their last performance at one of their favourite venues. In total they appeared here on 27 separate occasions.
This poster is currently in storage. It was most recently on display in the Magical History Tour exhibition at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
The text on the poster reads:
"NEMS ENTERPRISES PRESENT AT
NEW BRIGHTON TOWER
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY 7.30 to 11.30
FRIDAY, JUNE 14th.'Merseyside's Greatest...'
THE BEATLES AND
GERRY and the PACEMAKERS
PLUS 5 GREAT SUPPORTING GROUPS!!TICKETS 6/. IN ADVANCE * AT DOOR ON NIGHT 7/.
A BOB WOOLER PRODUCTIONDON'T MISS FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH.
JET HARRIS & TONY MEEHAN"