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Echo & The Bunnymen Reschedule Show To Watch Soccer Match, Move It Back Following Fan Backlash

https://www.stereogum.com/1995600/ec...backlash/news/

The band hails from Liverpool, and like most other Liverpudlians they’re super excited about Liverpool FC advancing to the final of the UEFA Champions League, the season-long soccer tournament featuring top clubs from leagues all over Europe. For non-soccer fans, the Champions League final is arguably the biggest match of the year in all of club soccer; it’s a rare and special occurrence to see your favorite club advance that far. Unfortunately, the Bunnymen are scheduled to perform at the Birmingham Symphony Hall on Saturday, 5/26, directly conflicting with the big game. By sports-fan standards, it’s an excruciating situation.