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Lot #7426
Nirvana Concert Ticket Collection (16) with In Utero Tour Local Crew Pass - Including Brixton Academy, April 5, 1994 (Canceled Show - Cobain's Death)

Estimate: $1000+

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Description

Comprehensive collection of 16 Nirvana concert tickets and ticket stubs spanning key moments in the band's career—from their 'Bleach' era in 1990 to the 'In Utero' tour in 1994. Perhaps most notable is a ticket for the canceled show at Brixton Academy, London, on April 5, 1994—the date of Kurt Cobain's tragic death. In addition to the tickets, the collection includes a "Local Crew" pass from the In Utero tour, featuring the distinctive anatomical design synonymous with the album.

Includes:
- Leeds Polytechnic, October 25, 1990
Early ticket from Nirvana’s UK tour supporting Bleach. The lineup included L7 and Victims Family, showcasing Nirvana before their mainstream breakthrough.

- The King’s Hall, Belfast, June 22, 1992 (stub)
A significant Nevermind tour ticket, with support from Teenage Fanclub and The Breeders.

- Maple Leaf Gardens, November 4, 1993
Presented by Labatt Genuine Draft as part of the In Utero North American Tour, supported by Meat Puppets & Boredoms; preceding the recording of their legendary MTV Unplugged performance by two weeks.

- Great Western Forum, Inglewood, December 30, 1993
Part of the In Utero West Coast Tour, supported by Butthole Surfers.

- Palais des Sports, Toulouse, February 10, 1994
Part of the French In Utero Tour, supported by The Buzzcocks, featuring the iconic In Utero album artwork.

- Zenith, Paris, February 15, 1994
Canceled show as part of the French In Utero Tour, featuring the iconic In Utero album artwork.

- Espace Reuilly, Paris, February 15, 1994
Canceled show as part of the French In Utero Tour, featuring the iconic In Utero album artwork.

- Le Summum, Grenoble, February 18, 1994
Part of the French In Utero Tour, supported by The Buzzcocks, featuring the iconic In Utero album artwork.

- Hall 4, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, March 28, 1994
Canceled show, to be supported by Sebadoh & The Raincoats.

- Aston Villa Centre, Birmingham, March 31, 1994
Canceled show as part of the In Utero UK tour.

- Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, April 1, 1994
Canceled show as part of the In Utero UK tour.

- Brixton Academy, London, April 3, 4, 5, and 6, 1994 (four tickets)
Complete run of tickets for Nirvana's canceled London residency. Nirvana's 1994 UK tour was canceled as part of a wider series of tour date cancellations following Kurt Cobain's suicide attempt in Rome. Cobain's death on April 5, 1994, took place on what would have been the band's third of four nights performing at the Brixton Academy.

- RDS Simmonscourt Pavilion, Dublin, April 8, 1994
Canceled show which was to be the final date of the In Utero UK tour.

In overall very good to fine condition, with some creasing to a couple of the French tickets.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: October 24, 2024 - November 21, 2024