The Silver Beetles live: Grosvenor Ballroom, Wallasey – 16 July 1960

Name: The Silver Beetles live: Grosvenor Ballroom, Wallasey
Start: 1960-07-16
Location: Grosvenor Ballroom

July 14, 2026

Saturday 16 July 1960 | Grosvenor Ballroom, Liscard, Wallasey

On 16 July 1960, The Silver Beetles performed at the Grosvenor Ballroom in Liscard, Wallasey — their eighth consecutive Saturday night show at the venue.

The Grosvenor Ballroom was run by local promoter Les Dodd under the name Paramount Enterprises. The group's manager Allan Williams had secured the booking. The Silver Beetles were paid £10 for each appearance, from which Williams took a fee of £1.

The Grosvenor Ballroom

The Grosvenor Ballroom in Liscard was one of the key venues on the early Merseyside circuit, drawing young audiences from across the Wirral. It was a regular stop for emerging beat groups in the months before the Cavern Club became the dominant venue for the scene.

The Silver Beetles — who would soon drop the Silver and become simply The Beatles — were building their live reputation through exactly these kinds of Saturday night bookings, playing to local crowds and developing the tight, energetic set that would eventually conquer the world.

All 14 Grosvenor Ballroom Appearances

The Beatles performed at the Grosvenor Ballroom on 14 occasions between June 1960 and September 1961:

4 June 1960
6 June 1960
11 June 1960
18 June 1960
25 June 1960
2 July 1960
9 July 1960
16 July 1960
23 July 1960
30 July 1960
24 December 1960
24 February 1961
10 March 1961
15 September 1961

Key Facts: 16 July 1960

Date	Saturday 16 July 1960
Venue	Grosvenor Ballroom, Liscard, Wallasey
Promoter	Les Dodd (Paramount Enterprises)
Manager	Allan Williams
Fee	£10 (Williams took £1)
Show number	8th consecutive Saturday night at the venue
Group name	The Silver Beetles
Total Grosvenor appearances	14 (June 1960 – September 1961)

Liscard, Wallasey — the location of the Grosvenor Ballroom, where The Silver Beetles played 14 times between 1960 and 1961.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where was the Grosvenor Ballroom?

The Grosvenor Ballroom was located in Liscard, Wallasey, on the Wirral Peninsula. It was run by local promoter Les Dodd under the name Paramount Enterprises and was one of the key venues on the early Merseyside beat circuit.

How many times did The Beatles play the Grosvenor Ballroom?

The Beatles (performing as The Silver Beetles and later The Beatles) played the Grosvenor Ballroom in Wallasey on 14 occasions between June 1960 and September 1961.

How much were The Silver Beetles paid at the Grosvenor Ballroom?

The Silver Beetles were paid £10 per appearance at the Grosvenor Ballroom. Their manager Allan Williams took a fee of £1 from each payment.

Who booked The Silver Beetles at the Grosvenor Ballroom?

The bookings were secured by Allan Williams, the group's manager at the time. The venue was promoted by Les Dodd under the name Paramount Enterprises.