Event    From 1977  To 1977

Dire Straits first gig

Categories: Music / songs

Dire Straits first gig

The picture shows a rehearsal for the gig, in front of the Cockpit Arts building. We thank Glenda Bogdanovs for permission to use her historic photo.

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Dire Straits first gig

PRS for Music Dire Straits first gigged here, 1977. Presented to Farrer House...

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