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Two more episodes of The Hit Man & Her (presented by Pete Waterman & Michaela Strachan) were recorded in Hollywood Boulevard on Saturday & Sunday 4th & 5th August 1990.

Sweatbox record label held a showcase gig on Sunday 23rd September 1990.

Hollywood Boulevard was voted Scotland’s Disco of the Year 1990 by Disco Mirror.

Who were the acts on the night of the Atlantic 252 Radio Station Party on Friday 23rd November 1990?

Despite being awarded 1st place in the Disco Club & Leisure International – 'Club Image Award', Hollywood Boulevard closed its doors for the last time in 1991 but do you know exactly when?

There followed the lowest point of the building's history when it lay empty for seven years, largely unused until a major remodelling resulted in the doors opening once more on Friday 27th November 1998 but this time they opened to The Ballroom complete with new pink and purple frontage! Do you know what the building was used for during the closure?

Saturday 4th September 1999 was the date of the first ever Pose World Party ('The biggest indoor party ever held in Scotland') Hosted by Reni from Aqua. The £20 ticket secured your place in the audience to see Tina Cousins / Bus Stop / Pauline Henry / The Pasadenas / Phats & Small / RMN Project / Blockbuster / Together / Bubbles & Damien. (Boy George & Earl Brown are reputed to have been present too!)

 

Highlights included:

Tina Charles
Martin Fry (Ex of ABC)
David Grant
Tony Hadley (ex of Spandau Ballet)
Kelly Marie
Alexander O'Neal
The Pasadenas
Phats & Small
Leo Sayer
Edwin Starr & The Boys
T'Pau
Wee Papa Girl Rappers

 

1990 - 1999

DateDayHeadline ActSupport ActRemarks
27/01/1990SaturdayLonnie GordonSybilRecorded for the hit television show 'The Hit Man & Her' presented by Pete Waterman & Michaela Strachan (Tickets £7)
28/01/1990SundayGuru JoshSantosRecorded for the hit television show 'The Hit Man & Her' presented by Pete Waterman & Michaela Strachan (Tickets £4)
11/02/1990SundaySantos

24/03/1990SaturdayBandana

22/04/1990SundayMichaela
Michaela was of course Michaela Strachan
05/05/1990SaturdayTina Charles

11/05/1990FridayMaria Whittaker

04/08/1990SaturdayTongue 'n' CheekLiazRecorded for the hit television show 'The Hit Man & Her' presented by Pete Waterman & Michaela Strachan (Tickets £7)
05/08/1990SundayBig FunJay MondiRecorded for the hit television show 'The Hit Man & Her' presented by Pete Waterman & Michaela Strachan (Tickets £5)
12/08/1990SundayThe Big Easy

24/08/1990FridayFaith Hope & Charity

23/09/1990SundayDream Warriors49ers / The Beat System / David Grant / Wee Papa Girl RappersSweatbox record label showcase gig
23/11/1990Friday*
* Unknown bands for Atlantic 252 Radio Station Party
14/12/1990FridayKelly Marie

25/05/1991SaturdayDamian

12/10/1991SaturdayKelly Marie

02/11/1998MondayThe Pasadenas

09/12/1998WednesdayTony Hadley
Ex Spandau Ballet
23/12/1998WednesdayLeo Sayer

25/08/1999WednesdayT'Pau

04/09/1999SaturdaySash!Tina Cousins / Bus Stop / Pauline Henry / The Pasadenas / Phats & Small / RMN Project / Blockbuster / Together / Bubbles / DamienTickets £20 - 1st ever Pose World Party ('The biggest indoor party ever held in Scotland') Hosted by Reni from Aqua (Boy George & Earl Brown are reputed to have been present!)
29/09/1999WednesdayAlexander O'Neal

17/11/1999WednesdayEdwin Starr & The Boys

15/12/1999WednesdayMartin Fry
Ex ABC


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