April 1984
The first version of ‘West End girls’ is released. It is a club hit in Los Angeles and San Francisco and a small hit in France and Belgium.
History
October 1984
They make their first ever stage appearance at the Fridge Nightclub in Brixton, singing and playing over tapes.
On this day
1989
The Boys perform the last of three consecutive nights’ shows at Budokan, Tokyo.
2002
The U.K. leg of the Release Tour begins at Brixton Academy in London.
2011
They continue work on ‘Give It a Go’ as well as ‘Shouting in the Evening.’
2013
Chris and Neil appear as guests on this evening’s Dance Years program hosted by David Pearce on BBC Radio 2. They talk about making their new album Electric, new artists they like, and specific artists who have influenced them through the years.
2017
Back in the U.K. following roughly two weeks on the Continent, they perform this evening at the Henley Music Festival.
2018
The Summer 2018 leg of the Pet Shop Boys’ extended Super Tour kicks off with their show tonight in Tallinn, Estonia.
2022
Following a break in their Dreamworld Tour of nearly a full week, the Pet Shop Boys perform in Budapest, Hungary.
2024
They perform at Berlin’s Mercedes Benz Arena.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com