[1][2] It was one of only two concerts that summer by the band, the other being on 20 July before the Prince and Princess of Wales at London's Dominion Theatre.

[5] This event was particularly special to Roger Taylor as he once had ambitions to be Aston Villa's goalkeeper and was a regular spectator at the ground.

[citation needed] The show started at 6 PM when the host, BBC Radio 1 presenter Peter Powell, introduced the opening act "Prince Charles and the City Beat Band", which was followed by Robert Palmer who included the songs "Johnny and Mary" and "Some Guys Have All the Luck" in his performance.

[7] Finally, Duran Duran took to the stage at 20:40 hours beginning their opening song as two giant black curtains slid open revealing them on a brightly lit stage with a backdrop consisting of six inflatable Roman-style pillars designed by Henry Thompson.

The band performed the following:[citation needed] The concert finished at 22:00 hours with an after show "homecoming" party held at the city's Rum Runner nightclub.