Chris goes to Liverpool University to study architecture. During 1981 ‑1982 he spends a year gaining practical experience in a London architectural practice, designing a staircase in an industrial development in Milton Keynes. “It’s not a remarkable staircase”, he comments when visiting it in 1988, “It’s just a functional staircase”.
The Closer to Heaven four-track promo disc is released.
The Sunday Times of London reports that PSB will plant 70 trees in Scotland to counter the effects of their latest CD on the environment.
In London, Neil and Chris attend the final show of Kylie Minogue’s ‘Showgirl’ tour (during which she has been performing ‘In Denial’ accompanied by Neil’s recorded vocals). They meet with her after the show.
At the Classical BRITS Awards show this evening at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Neil presents the ‘Composer of the Year’ award to Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.
The second concert of the Boys’ Dreamworld Tour takes place in Vienna.