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The police were called, and though no arrests were made, the management of the Regent Theatre are having second thoughts about staging the remainder of Costello's concerts — in particular, a midnight matinee scheduled for Friday. | The police were called, and though no arrests were made, the management of the Regent Theatre are having second thoughts about staging the remainder of Costello's concerts — in particular, a midnight matinee scheduled for Friday. | ||
Many observers have suggested that the whole incident was a ruse, an attempt on the part of Costello's manager | Many observers have suggested that the whole incident was a ruse, an attempt on the part of Costello's manager Jake Riviera to generate as much publicity as possible from this antipodean tour. | ||
Such rumours prevailed when no comment was forthcoming from Costello. Indeed, his contract stipulated that he was not required to talk to the Australian press. However, the local promoters claim that the reason why Costello didn't return for an encore was that he found the audience reaction "too mechanical", although as far as Ausie rock audiences go, Costello actually played to a most receptive crowd. | Such rumours prevailed when no comment was forthcoming from Costello. Indeed, his contract stipulated that he was not required to talk to the Australian press. However, the local promoters claim that the reason why Costello didn't return for an encore was that he found the audience reaction "too mechanical", although as far as Ausie rock audiences go, Costello actually played to a most receptive crowd. | ||
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'''New Musical Express, December 9, 1978 | '''New Musical Express, December 9, 1978 | ||
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''[[Thrills (NME)|Thrills]]'' reports on Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]], Sunday, [[Concert 1978-12-03 Sydney|December 3, 1978]], Regent Theatre, Sydney, Australia. | ''[[Thrills (NME)|Thrills]]'' reports on the Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]] concert, Sunday, [[Concert 1978-12-03 Sydney|December 3, 1978]], Regent Theatre, Sydney, Australia. | ||
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