Macca plans early start and early finish

Paul McCartney has been told to start his four-night stint at London’s Earls Court early – to avoid keeping the neighbours awake.

A noise curfew means the shows – which begin on Friday – must end by 10.45pm.

So now he is warning fans to get there early so they catch the entire 36-song concert.

The concert is due to begin at 7.30pm, slightly earlier than other nights of the tour – his first run of European dates for a decade.

“We would like all ticketholders to be aware of this early start,” said a spokesman.

“This is not the sort of show that will rock you to sleep. It’s a loud gig with a lot of sound power behind it and the crowds add to the din with all their chanting and shouting.

“But we don’t want anyone to miss their kip so we’ll start the Earls Court show sooner.”