2005 TOUR DATES :

THE SEX CHANGE TOUR 2005

Thursday 12th May Edinburgh Exchange Special Guest: Lee Patterson
Friday 13th May Aberdeen Lemon Tree Special Guest: Lee Patterson
Saturday 14th May Glasgow Renfrew Ferry Special Guest: Lee Patterson
Monday 16th May Hartlepool Studio Special Guest: Lee Patterson
Tuesday 17th May Ashton-Under-Lyne Witchwood Special Guest: Steve Wilson
Wednesday 18th May Hull Springhead Special Guest: Lach
Thursday 19th May DAY OFF
Friday 20th May Workington Carnegie Special Guest: Lach
Saturday 21st May Bradford Rio Special Guest: Lach
Sunday 22nd May DAY OFF
Monday 23rd May Southampton Brook Special Guest: Lach
Tuesday 24th May Tunbridge Wells High Rocks Special Guest: Lach
Wednesday 25th May DAY OFF
Thursday 26th May Plymouth Cooperage Special Guest: Tony Butler
Friday 27th May Stourbridge Rock Café Special Guest: Tony Butler
Saturday 28th May Corby Willow Arts Centre Special Guest: Tony Butler
Sunday 29th May DAY OFF
Monday 30th May Kingston Peel Special Guest: Mickey
Tuesday 31st May Southend-on-Sea Riga Special Guest: Mickey
Wednesday 1st June Oxford Zodiac Special Guest: Mickey

SPECIAL GUESTS: WEBSITE LINKS:

Lee Patterson
Lach
Steve Wilson
Tony Butler
Mikey

Ticket Details, gig by gig, below.

JUST ANNOUNCED: AUGUST GIGS:

Thursday 11th August London 100 Club
Friday 12th August Dudley JB’s
Saturday 13th August Stratford Upon Avon Bulldog Bash Festival

Ticket details coming soon.

FIRST UK TOUR WITH THE NEW LINE UP, MAY 2005:

Thursday 12th May
Edinburgh – The Exchange
Venue Address: The Exchange, 55 Grove Street, Edinburgh EH3 8AB
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk , Tickets Scotland www.tickets-scotland.com , Ripping Records www.rippingrecords.com , and TicketWeb www.ticketweb.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 0131 228 2141 (venue), 0870 220 1116 and 0131 220 3234 (Tickets Scotland), 0131 226 7010 and 0871 220 0260 (Ripping Records), 0870 333 1123 (TicketWeb)
Tickets available in person from: The Exchange Box Office, 55 Grove Street, Edinburgh EH3 8AB, 239 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL and 127 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT (Tickets Scotland), 91 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN (Ripping Records)
Venue website: www.exchangevenue.com
Age restrictions: Anyone aged 14 or over, where accompanied by an adult, can attend gigs at The Exchange. Anyone aged 16 or over, with proof of Age, can attend gigs at The Exchange.

Friday 13th May
Aberdeen - Lemon Tree
Venue Address: 5 West North Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 5AT
Tickets: £13.50 and £9 concessions (Concessions are available to people who are claiming benefit or unemployed, in full-time education, over 60, disabled (and their companion) and members of entertainment unions (MU, Equity, AMA, AETTI, ABTT, etc). Proof of entitlement must always be shown.)
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 01224 642230 (venue box office)
Tickets available in person from: The Lemon Tree Box Office, West North Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 5AT
Venue website: www.lemontree.org
Age restrictions: Anyone aged 14 or over can attend gigs at Lemon Tree. Proof of age may be required.

Saturday 14th May
Glasgow - Renfrew Ferry
Venue Address: Lancefield Quay, Glasgow G3 8DL
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk , Tickets Scotland www.tickets-scotland.com , and www.secctickets.com
Tickets available by phone: 01698 265511 (Renfrew Ferry Ticket Line) and 0870 040 4000 (SECC Box Office) and 0870 220 1116 (Tickets Scotland)
Tickets available in person from: SECC Box Office, Glasgow G3 8YW and Tickets Scotland, 239 Argyle St, Glasgow
Venue website: www.therenfrewferry.co.uk
Age restrictions: Anyone aged 14 or over, accompanied by an Adult, can attend gigs at The Renfrew Ferry.

Monday 16th May
Hartlepool - Studio
Venue Address: Tower Street, Hartlepool TS24 7HQ
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £10 concessions / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk and TBC
Tickets available by phone: 01429 424 440 (venue Box Office, Monday – Friday, 9-5pm)
Tickets available in person from: The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool TS24 7HQ
Venue website: www.studiohartlepool.com
Age restrictions: Anyone aged 16 or over, with proof of Age, can attend gigs at The Studio.

Tuesday 17th May
Ashton Under Lyne - Witchwood
Venue Address: 152 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire OL6 7SF
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk and www.ticketline.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 0161 344 0321 (venue box office) and 0161 832 1111 (Ticketline)
Tickets available in person from: Witchwood Box Office, 152 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire OL6 7SF
Venue website: www.thewitchwood.co.uk
Age restrictions: 18 and over only allowed entry to gigs at Witchwood.

Wednesday 18th May
Hull - Willerby Springhead
Venue Address: Aston Road, Willerby, East Yorkshire HU10 6QT
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 01482 650924 / 653066 (Venue Box Office)
Tickets available in person from: The Springhead, Aston Road, Willerby, East Yorkshire HU10 6QT
Venue website: www.springheadpub.co.uk
Age restrictions: 18 and over only allowed entry to gigs at The Springhead.

Friday 20th May
Workington – Carnegie Theatre
Venue Address: Finkel Street, Workington, Cumbria CA14 2BD
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 01900 602122
Tickets available in person from: Carnegie Theatre Box Office, Finkel Street, Workington, Cumbria CA14 2BD
Venue website: N/A
Age restrictions: Anyone under 18 can attends gigs at Carnegie Theatre. They just can’t get served at the Bar (obviously).

Saturday 21st May
Bradford – Rio
Venue Address: Thorn House, Woodhead Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1PD
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.ticketline.co.uk or www.jumborecords.co.uk or www.bigcountry.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 0870 4445556 (Credit card hotline) or 01274 735549 (venue)
Tickets available in person from: Venue or any of the following: The Market Tavern (01274 722215), The Town & Country Club (Bradford - 01274 224488), Crash Records (Leeds - 0113 243 6743), Jumbo Records (Leeds - 0113 245 5570), Hellraiser (Wakefield - 01924 201104, Leeds - 0113 2470800, York - 01904 673666), Out of Step Records (Leeds 0113 245 1730), Rock & Goth Clothing Manchester (0161 236 5239)
Venue website: www.bradfordrio.com
Age restrictions: Anyone under 18, where accompanied by an adult, can attend gigs at Rio. The only restriction is anyone under 18 cannot stay in venue after band finishes.

Monday 23rd May
Southampton - Brook
Venue Address: 446 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 3SD
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 02380 555366 (Brook Box Office)
Tickets available in person from: The Brook Box Office, 446 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 3SD
Venue website: www.the-brook.com
Age restrictions: Anyone aged 14 or over, where accompanied by an adult, can attend gigs at The Brook. Anyone aged 16 or over, with proof of Age, can attend gigs at The Brook.

Tuesday 24th May
Tunbridge Wells - High Rocks
Venue Address: The High Rocks, High Rocks Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 9JJ
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 01892 515532 (High Rocks Box Office) and 01892 539273 (The Long Player)
Tickets available in person from: The High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 9JJ and The Long Player, No.3 Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2AH
Venue website: www.highrocks.co.uk
Age restrictions: Anyone under 18 can attend gigs at High Rocks. They just can’t get served at the Bar (obviously).
Other Info: Bar, Restaurant, Hotel (discounted rates for High Rock gig attendees).

Thursday 26th May
Plymouth – Cooperage
Venue Address: 134 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, Devon PL4 ODE
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 01752 229275
Tickets available in person from: The Cooperage, 134 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, Devon PL4 ODE
Venue website: www.thecooperage.co.uk
Age restrictions: Anyone aged 16 or over, accompanied by an Adult, can attend gigs at The Cooperage.

Friday 27th May
Stourbridge - Rock Café
Venue Address: Millrace Lane, Stourbridge DY8 1JN
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk and www.rockcafe2000.co.uk and www.factory5.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 01384 390918 or 01384 833556 (Rock Café Box Office No’s) or 01902 552121 (Wolverhampton Civic Hall Box Office)
Tickets available in person from: The Rock Café, Millrace Lane, Stourbridge DY8 1JN and Wolverhampton Civic Hall Box Office, North St, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1RQ
Venue website: www.rockcafe2000.co.uk and www.factory5.co.uk
Age restrictions: Anyone under 18, where accompanied by an adult, can attend gigs at the Rock Café.

Saturday 28th May
Corby - Willow Arts Centre
Venue Address: George Street, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 1QB
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) (Standing or Balcony) and £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk and www.willows-arts.org
Tickets available by phone: 01536 402233
Tickets available in person from: Willow Arts Centre, George Street, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 1QB
Venue website: www.willows-arts.org
Age restrictions: Anyone under 16, where accompanied by an adult, can attend gigs at the Willow Arts Centre. Anyone over 16, with proof of age, can attend gigs at the Willow Arts Centre.

Monday 30th May
Kingston - The Peel
Venue Address: 160 Cambridge Road, Kingston KT1 3HH
Tickets: £12.50 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £15 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk and www.peelmuzik.com
Tickets available by phone: 0208 546 3516 (venue box office)
Tickets available in person from: The Peel, 160 Cambridge Road, Kingston KT1 3HH
Venue website: www.peelmuzik.com
Age restrictions: Anyone over 16, with proof of age, can attend gigs at The Peel.

Tuesday 31st May
Southend-on-Sea - Riga
Venue Address: 228 London Road, Westcliff On Sea, Essex SS0 7JG
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk and www.ticketweb.co.uk
Tickets available by phone: 01702 348020 and 07960 442331 and 08700 600 100 (TicketWeb)
Tickets available in person from: Oriole, 4 Rectory Grove, Leigh On Sea, Essex and The Cricketers Inn, 228 London Road, Westcliff On Sea, Essex
Venue website: www.rigamusicbar.co.uk
Age restrictions: 18 and over only allowed entry to gigs at Riga.

Wednesday 1st June
Oxford – The Zodiac
Venue Address: 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE
Tickets: £12 advance (Subject to Booking Fee) / £14 door
Tickets available online: www.bigcountry.co.uk and www.the-zodiac.co.uk and www.wegottickets.com
Tickets available by phone: 01865 420042 (venue box office)
Tickets available in person from: The Zodiac, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE
Venue website: www.the-zodiac.co.uk
Age restrictions: Anyone aged 14 or over, where accompanied by an adult, can attend gigs at The Zodiac. Anyone aged 16 or over, with proof of Age, can attend gigs at The Zodiac.

Advance Ticket Bookings, subject to the following charges:

via www.bigcountry.co.uk :
(Virtual Tickets – i.e. no tickets posted, collect at venue on night)
Go To: www.bigcountry.co.uk Merchandise Section to purchase.
Credit Cards: Advance Ticket Price + 50p booking fee per ticket + 3% credit card charge
Cheques: Advance Ticket Price + 50p booking fee per ticket
Cheques must be received no later than 7 days before gig, Credit Card payments no later than 24 hours before gig.

via phone and/or other online outlets :
(Physical Tickets, sent by registered post in advance of gig)
Check with individual outlets for Booking Fee, Credit Card and Postage Charges.

UK TOUR DATES, PLUS FESTIVAL APPEARANCES (UK and EUROPE) to be announced soon.

The Casbah Club is coming out to ROCK

To Book THE CASBAH CLUB contact Pogomotion

THE CASBAH CLUB are:

SIMON TOWNSHEND (The Who / Solo) Lead Vocals and Electric Guitar and Keyboards

BRUCE FOXTON (The Jam / Stiff Little Fingers) Bass and Vocals

BRUCE WATSON (Big Country) Electric Guitars

MARK BRZEZICKI (Big Country) Drums and Vocals

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