Pink Floyd British Winter Tour (1974)

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The Pink Floyd British Winter Tour in 1974 was a notable series of concerts that followed their French Summer Tour earlier The Pink Floyd British Winter Tour in 1974 was a notable series of concerts following their French Summer Tour earlier that year. This tour was significant as it showcased the band’s evolving musical direction and set the stage for their next major album release.

1974 Venetta Fields, Carlina Williams and David, infra-red film with starburst filter [Pic: Jill Furmanovkvy ]

The tour consisted of dates across the United Kingdom towards the end of 1974, serving as a homecoming for the band, performing in front of their native British audience. Similar to their French Summer Tour, Pink Floyd introduced new material that would later feature on their 1975 album, “Wish You Were Here,” including performances of “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” a tribute to their former bandmate Syd Barrett.

The setlist typically combined this new material with selections from their wildly successful album, “The Dark Side of the Moon,” allowing fans to enjoy familiar favourites while experiencing the band’s latest musical explorations.

Continuing their tradition of innovative concert experiences, the British Winter Tour featured advanced sound engineering and visual effects, with elaborate stage setups and use of technology to enhance the live music experience. The reaction of the audiences during this tour helped shape the final versions of the songs on “Wish You Were Here,” as playing new material live allowed the band to gauge audience response and refine their compositions.

This tour marked a pivotal moment in Pink Floyd’s career, demonstrating their ability to continue innovating and captivating audiences with new concepts and music. The British Winter Tour of 1974 contributed to the anticipation and eventual success of “Wish You Were Here,” cementing Pink Floyd’s reputation as a band that was as compelling and innovative in live performances as they were in the studio.

Pink Floyd British Winter Tour Dates

You may wish to consult the management document for the British Winter Tour to see where the band stayed, when the band crew loaded equipment into venues and how the got around.

November 1974

1974-11-04 : Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland
1974-11-05 : Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland
1974-11-08 : Odeon (Newcastlle Upon Tyne), Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
1974-11-09 : Odeon (Newcastlle Upon Tyne), Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
1974-11-14 : Empire Pool, London, England
1974-11-15 : Empire Pool, London, England
1974-11-16 : Empire Pool, London, England
1974-11-17 : Empire Pool, London, England
1974-11-19 : Trentham Gardens, Stoke-On-Trent, England
1974-11-22 : Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales
1974-11-28 : Empire Theatre (Liverpool), Liverpool, England
1974-11-29 : Empire Theatre (Liverpool), Liverpool, England
1974-11-30 : Empire Theatre (Liverpool), Liverpool, England