20 years ago:

Jimmy Jones - Poole Arts Centre (11.8.88)

Danny La Rue + Wayne King - Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (15.8.88)

25 years ago:

Mike Yarwood + Brotherhood of Man - Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (13.8.83)

Black & White Minstrel Stars - Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (14.8.83)

Black Sea Cossacks - Poole Arts Centre (17.8.83)

Swinging Blue Jeans - Pavilion Ballroom, Bournemouth (17.8.83)

EB Dance - Madison Joers, Bournemouth (17.8.83)

30 years ago:

The J.A.L.N Band - Village Bowl, Bournemouth (15.8.78)

Mixed Breed - Le Cardinal, Bournemouth (17.8.78)

35 years ago:

Anita Harris + Lionel Blair - Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (12.8.73): Handy date for local girl Anita who grew up in the area, had a home in Arrowsmith Road near Gravel Hill and was a regular at Westover Ice Rink

40 years ago:

Harry Worth - Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (11.8.68)

Robin Hall & Jimmy McGregor - Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (11.8.68)

The Tremeloes - The Ritz, Bournemouth (14.8.68)

Lana - White Buck Inn, Burley (17.8.68)

45 years ago:

Jet Harris + The Springfields + The Hollies + Mark Wynter - Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (11.8.63); Despite playing the Pavilion Ballroom the week before, The Springfields return to Bournemouth on this classic package tour spearheaded by former Shadow, Jet Harris

Tony Alton - The Ritz, Bournemouth (11.8.63)

Tommy Cooper + Millicent Martin + Kaye Sisters - Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (11.8.63)

Johnny Quantrose 5 - Le Disque A Go Go, Bournemouth (12.8.63)

Clive Lythgue & his Romantic Strings - Pier Theatre, Bournemouth (12.8.63)

The Interns - Le Disque A Go Go, Bournemouth (16.8.63)

50 years ago:

Bob Monkhouse + Beverley Sisters - Pavilion, Bournemouth (14.8.58)

Wee Willie Harris + Tony Crombie & his Rockets - Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (17.8.58)

Presented in association with The Bournebeat, a music-themed hotel, bar and restaurant opening soon at 12 Priory Road, Bournemouth Share your memories of these and other local gigs at thebournebeat@hotmail.co.uk