PINK FLOYD’S LEGACY RETURNS TO SWINDON WITH AN HISTORIC TRIBUTE SHOW AT THE TOWN GARDENS BOWL THIS AUGUST. Saturday the 30th to be precise.

There’s little mention of The New Yorker Discotheque in Swindon. Converted from the original justice court and cells it stood at the top of Milton Road. It became the main music venue for Swindon Mods in the early 60s. They’d congregate there to catch most of the top London Soul/R and B groups of the early sixties.

A bit list of famous names

The list of acts performing there is pretty comprehensive:

• Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames
• Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band – one of the earliest appearances outside London of Cream
• and, most significantly, Pink Floyd, performing there on March 25, 1967.

This early gig occurred during the band’s formative years. Before the release of their debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, in August 1967.

As there was no licenced bar (the Council refused one) the ‘back bar’ of the Rolleston Arms, straight across the road, was where everyone headed during the break.

A familiar sound

The sounds of Pink Floyd are not unfamiliar in Swindon. But the upcoming ‘Echoes of Floyd’ show at the Town Gardens Bowl will be a landmark event for venue. As far as we know, it’s not hosted a Pink Floyd tribute band before.

‘The Bowl is a perfect setting, outdoors, atmospheric and steeped in local heritage,’ says Nigel Dawson, Manager and drummer of On Thin Ice.

We’re doing more than playing the songs. We’re recreating the Pink Floyd experience with full-scale lighting, lasers, immersive visuals, and note-perfect renditions of classics from:

• Meddle
• The Dark Side of the Moon
• The Wall
• Wish You Were Here
• Division Bell and many more.’

On Thin Ice have been performing Pink Floyd’s iconic catalogue for over a decade. They’ve earned acclaim for their attention to sonic detail and stagecraft. Their Echoes of Floyd show takes fans on a chronological journey through Floyd’s musical evolution, making it a must-see for die-hard fans and newcomers alike.

Find them on their website: https://www.onthinicefloyd.com

With a growing buzz on social media and strong early ticket sales, this could become an epic live music event in Swindon’s 2025 calendar. Organisers are urging fans to book early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are available now via: www.towngardens-swindon.co.uk

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