University of Wolverhampton at The Halls is on North Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1RD

1960s
It wasn't just rock stars who visited the venue during this decade – national and international orchestras, a prime minister, and English film actress and singer Diana Dors performed at the venue.

Music of a more classical variety continued to be on offer at the venue throughout the 1960s with a wide variety of concerts performed by orchestras from the UK and beyond.

In 1965, Wolverhampton welcomed a visit from prime minister Harold Wilson on July 2, dutifully entering his address as '10 Downing Street' in the visitor book.

1970s
From the sequins and stack heels of glam rock through pop, rock and reggae to the aggressive guitars of punk, Wolverhampton offered an incredible choice for music fans.

Gig goers could see David Bowie entertain as Ziggy Stardust, watch Queen appear as a support act or enjoy reggae legends Bob Marley and The Wailers at the start of their crossover into the UK mainstream.

The decade was kicked off in style by The Who, who played at the Civic on August 24 1970. The band loved the venue so much they returned in October 1973.

Local heroes Slade made their first spotlight appearance at the Civic on January 1 1971 – the band had been previously played at the hall for the Beatties staff dance, but were now top of the bill with their own show.

The years between 1971 and 1973 saw a roll call of incredible acts including Yes, The Sweet, T-Rex, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull and the Electric Light Orchestra. An impressive – and probably quite noisy – set on November 6 1972 saw the roof raised by Slade, Thin Lizzy and Suzi Quatro.

1980s
Def Leppard arrived in April 1980, after previously appearing as a support act forSlade in October '79, this time they were returning to headline.

Heavy Metal icons Iron Maiden came to the Civic in May 1980, and March 1983 saw a return visit from Elvis Costello & The Attractions.

In November 1985 influential post punk goth rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees played the Civic. Their appearance was notable for two things: firstly it was their longest tour of the UK and secondly Siouxsie had dislocated her knee earlier in the tour so played out the rest of the dates seated on a stool.

Two years later, on December 22 1988, Morrissey chose Wolverhampton for his first solo show – picking the town based on the affinity he felt with the Civic.