02 Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne

“Presence Of Love” released as a single. ##77 Hot 100 chart, #16 USA Mainstream chart, #44 UK Charts

Ian wilson from Wasted Talent, the booking agent for U2, The Clash, The Police, The Pretenders ses the band and agrees to become their manager. His ties to those other bands help The Alarm get started. In effect Wilson becomes the de-facto 5th member of the band, and the realtionship lasts until 1988.

5/24/1983: The Alarm, The Limit, Sheffield Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments