White Riot Tour with the with The Aggravators & Subway Sect

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Following an injury to his hand, Mick Jones of the Clash is forced to cancel the gig booked for Kidderminster Town Hall

The Kidderminster Town Hall, located in Worcestershire, England, is a historic venue that has been a central part of the area's social scene since its opening in 1855[13]. The complex, which includes the Corn Exchange and the town hall, is a Grade II listed building[7]. The Corn Exchange was designed by Bidlake and Lovall in the neoclassical style and officially opened on January 4, 1855[3]. The current town hall was designed by J. T. Meredith and built between 1876 and 1877[7]. Both buildings were completed with red bricks and stone dressings and are regarded as one of the county's finest examples of Victorian architecture[3].

The Town Hall has been used for a wide variety of cultural events, meetings, lectures, private parties, weddings, tea dances, formal occasions, and trade fairs[2]. In the early 20th Century, the town hall was a hotbed of political activity, with notable figures such as Winston Churchill visiting in 1904[3]. The venue also boasts a 9th-century Baroque-style William Hill Organ[13].

On May 10, 1977, the Town Hall was scheduled to host a performance by The Clash as part of their White Riot Tour[1]. However, due to an injury to Mick Jones' hand, the gig was cancelled[10]. The White Riot Tour was a historic moment in punk history, marking the beginning of The Clash's time with CBS and the integration of new band member, Topper Headon, on the drums[6].

As of the end of 2023, the Town Hall is undergoing a major transformation project, which aims to make the venue more accessible to the people of Kidderminster and surrounding areas[12]. The refurbishment plans were approved by Wyre Forest District Council and include improved acoustics and seating, a new events space, cafe, bar, and roof garden[3]. The project, which faced delays due to rising costs, is now due to be completed in Spring 2025[4].

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[2] Brintons - Kidderminster Town Hall
[3] Express & Star - Kidderminster Town Hall Transformation
[6] Far Out Magazine - White Riot Tour
[10] Clash 1977
[12] Kidderminster Town Hall
[15] Wikipedia - WikiProject The Clash
[19] EIL - On This Day in 1977




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Record Mirror CANCELLED DATES MICKS FINGER

21 May 1977
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