This Month in Beatles History - April From Paul McCartney’s shock exit to the start of sessions for one of the most revolutionary records of all time – April has been quite the month for the Fab Four down the years. Words & Pictures | Leslie Priestley Fifty-two years ago in April 1970, ... Read More...
Sgt Pepper
Our reporter, Jamie Bowman, was lucky enough to take in the hottest show in town this festive period. Here's his verdict on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Immersive Experience, which sold out in just 90 minutes. PICTURE YOURSELF IN A ROOM by a river, with dozens of speakers, some ... Read More...
A relaunch party will be held at Liverpool's famous Bombed Out Church this month to mark the beginning of a new era for the Grade II*-listed building. Two special concerts of The Beatles’ 'Sgt Pepper' album to tie in with the city’s 50th anniversary celebrations of the landmark LP will take place in ... Read More...
Sixty-four choirs will pay tribute to The Beatles across Merseyside tomorrow morning (Thursday 8 June) as they sing at the same time. Performances of the band’s track ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ will take place at locations including Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, supermarkets, schools and on the streets as the Sgt Pepper at ... Read More...
In a week’s time thousands of revellers will descend on Camp Hill for what promises to be a highlight of the ‘Sgt Pepper at 50’ celebrations. The man behind the highly anticipated one-off lights show, Christophe Berthonneau, says people should expect “the opposite of a normal fireworks show”. During the last few months, ... Read More...
Groupe F: Interview with artistic director ahead of 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band' Liverpool display Liverpool will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' with 13 specially commissioned events taking place across the city - each a reimagining of a different track from the ... Read More...
The artist behind the iconic cover design for The Beatles’ 'Sgt. Pepper' album has been made a Citizen of Honour in Liverpool. Sir Peter Blake was handed the award and hailed as an 'honorary Scouser' during a ceremony at the Royal Liver Building yesterday (23 April). Sir Peter says: “I'm delighted to be ... Read More...
Easter bank holiday 2017: 10 reasons to stay in Liverpool The approaching Easter Bank Holiday weekend is the perfect time for a break, but that doesn’t have to mean long journeys, traffic gridlock and hiked up getaway prices. Whatever you’re into, simply staying here in the Liverpool City Region can make for a fun-packed ... Read More...
A packed programme of celebrations to mark the 10th birthday of Liverpool Cruise Terminal has been revealed. A visit from the largest turnaround vessel to ever sail into the city is among the main attractions so far, along with the return of some special Disney characters. Full details of the scheduled festivities ... Read More...
The team behind Sgt Pepper at 50: Heading for Home is on the hunt for performers to take part in a massive event at Aintree Racecourse. Mr Kite’s MUSICIRCUS! will see thousands of local people take over the famous course in June. Musicircus is the brainchild of legendary American music experimentalist John ... Read More...