What hotel did the Beatles stay in Melbourne?
What hotel did the Beatles stay in Melbourne?
the Southern Cross Hotel
The band were staying at the Southern Cross Hotel and they came out on to the balcony to greet the fans.
When did the Southern Cross Hotel close?
1995
It famously hosted the Beatles in 1964, but closed in 1995 and was demolished in 2003. The site of the Southern Cross Hotel, on the corner of Exhibition and Bourke Streets, was once Melbourne’s Eastern Market.
Who opened for the Beatles in Australia 1964?
Chester was one of the local acts who supported the Beatles on their Australian tour in June, 1964. It’s 50 years ago but he has never forgotten that backstage remark from one of pop music’s greats. This week marks the half century since the Beatles made their only tour to Australasia.
When did Beatles come to Melbourne?
June 1964
FIFTY years ago this week, thousands of teenage girls flooded the streets of Melbourne as the Beatles arrived in town. We revisit Mikey Cahill’s feature on the band that were bigger than Jesus who rocked Melbourne over four days in June 1964.
When did the Beatles play in Melbourne?
Tour dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| England | ||
| 13 June 1964* | Adelaide | Centennial Hall |
| 15 June 1964 | Melbourne | Festival Hall |
| 16 June 1964 |
How many concerts did the Beatles play in Melbourne?
For three weeks, the Beatles turned Australia and New Zealand upside-down as they performed 32 concerts in eight cities. Crowds lined city streets to see them. Young women risked their lives to meet them.
Where is Jimmy Nicol now?
London
Jimmy Nicol as he appears now, a recluse living in London. “It was very strange, them going off without me.
When did Ringo Starr have his tonsils removed?
2 December 1964
On 2 December 1964, Ringo Starr had his tonsils removed at University College Hospital, London. He had arrived at the hospital the previous day. A record player and records were delivered to his bedside to keep him entertained during his stay.