by Lorraine Gibson
Question: Which band’s single was the first ever video played on the MTV music channel?
Of course, all Dire Straits fans would have answered that straight away.

They’ll also want do the walk of life to the Tivoli theatre and catch Money For Nothing, a highly-rated tribute to the band that gave the world instant rock classics like Brothers in Arms and Sultans Of Swing.

Formed in 2000, Money For Nothing’s energy and quality of musicianship makes them a must-see for rock enthusiasts as well as die-hard Dire Straits fans.

The line-up features experienced and accomplished musicians who have forensically studied their heroes in order to make their sound as close as possible to the real thing.

Featuring all the hits from their first-ever single Sultans Of Swing to their last single of 1992 The Bug, plus versions from On the Night and Live @ The BBC, the show has been performed all over the world.

They opened the show for the legendary Roy Wood on part of his Theatre Tour and performed a sell-out concert in India, headlining at one of Bangalore’s largest Amphitheatres.

Dire Straits, considered one of the best bands to have come out of the UK, have sold more than 120million albums worldwide with their best seller, Brothers In Arms notching up more than 30million to become the fourth best-selling album in UK chart history.
‘Absolutely fantastic show at The Tivoli. Just flawless’ – Andre B
‘Make no mistake, they are good, very good’ – The Observer.

Tivoli, Friday, May 26. Online ticket £26.40, box office, £24.
tivoliwimborne.co.uk.