Ritz Ballroom, Kings Heath

Ritz Ballroom
The Ritz
The building in February 2012
Map
LocationYork Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates52°26′05″N 1°53′37″W / 52.43463°N 1.89355°W / 52.43463; -1.89355
OwnerJoe and Mary Regan
Construction
Demolished27 March 2013 (2013-03-27) (by fire)

The Ritz Ballroom in York Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, was a 1960s music venue, known for the number of artists it hosted, who went on to become international successes, especially those on the roster of Brian Epstein.[1]

Operated by Joe Regan and his wife Mary, the venue used a former cinema.[1] Acts which appeared there included The Beatles, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones.[1][2]

In March 2013, the building, by then used as shop, was destroyed by fire.

  1. ^ a b c Dayani, Alsion (9 December 2004). "man who brought Beatles to Brum". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  2. ^ Authi, Jasbir (13 February 2012). "Residents want walk of fame in Kings Heath". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 15 February 2012.