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Mo Mowlam said nationalists were likely to be sceptical and unionists concerned about devaluing the standing of Stormont (Niall Carson/PA)
In an archived letter from 1997, published by the Public Record Office for Northern Ireland, she said: “The aim will, however, be to ensure that musical events are run on a commercial basis, with perhaps the venue being free in the first year.”
About 14,000 people attended Sir Elton’s show, news reports from the time said.
It had been nearly a decade since Sir Elton had last performed in Belfast.
Ms Mowlam told the prime minister of her plans for classical and popular musical events in Stormont’s parklands, including, following Mr Blair’s approach to his manager, the concert by Sir Elton planned for summer 1998.
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