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O2 Academy Newcastle
- Address: Westgate Rd
- Vicinity: Clayton St
Timeline
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1912/00/00 | Majestic Ballroom opens as a cinema, the Picture House, operating from 1912 until 1958 when it became the Majestic Ballroom. Original ceiling features have been restored. | |||||
| 1963/01/28 | The Beatles | Performers | The Beatles jam at the Majestic Ballroom (todays O2 Academy Newcastle), Newcastle upon Tyne, England. | The Beatles' Winter 1963 UK Tour | ||
| 1963/06/26 | The Beatles | Performers | The Beatles give a show at the Majestic Ballroom (todays O2 Academy Newcastle), Newcastle upon Tyne, England. | The Beatles' Summer 1963 UK Tour | ||
| 1964/00/00 | The Kinks | Performers | The Kinks give a show at the Majestic Ballroom. | |||
| 1965/00/00 | The Yardbirds | Performers | The Yardbirds jam at the Majestic Ballroom. | |||
| 1965/00/00 | The Who | Performers | The Who rock the Majestic Ballroom. | |||
| 1965/00/00 | The Moody Blues play the Majestic Ballroom. | |||||
| 1966/00/00 | The Small Faces | Performers | The Small Faces have a gig at the Majestic Ballroom. | |||
| 1967/00/00 | The Majestic Ballroom closes in 1967. It is used as a Bingo Hall until 2005. | |||||
| 2005/10/14 | At O2 Academy Newcastle opening night, The Futureheads play to a sell-out crowd alongside fellow locals, Field Music and Kubicheck. |
Data »
| Particulars for O2 Academy Newcastle: | |
|---|---|
| Sight Category | Building |
| Historic Use | Movie Palace |
| Historic Use | Movie Theater, cinema |
| Area of Significance | Performing Arts |
| Area of Significance | Social History |
| Area of Significance | Theatre |
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