Mersey Beatles ready to have audiences enjoying a hard day's night once again in Blackpool with special show at the Opera House

Yeah, yeah, yeah - the world’s best-loved Liverpool-born Beatles tribute The Mersey Beatles have announced they are heading to Blackpool.
The Mersey Beatles at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.The Mersey Beatles at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
The Mersey Beatles at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.

Having performed sell-out shows across the world, the resident Beatles' band from the legendary Cavern Club, will bring their smash hit covers show to the Opera House, continuing the world's greatest band's story and association with the resort.

Blackpool holds a special place in the story of the original Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, who played on the Fylde coast no fewer than 11 times – including two sell-out dates at the Opera House in 1964.

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The Mersey Beatles, formed in Liverpool in 1999 and comprising Mark Bloor (John), Steven Howard (Paul), Craig McGown (George) Brian Ambrose (Ringo) any Tony Cook (keyboards) will play an unmissable show at Blackpool Opera House themselves on Saturday November 21.

The Mersey BeatlesThe Mersey Beatles
The Mersey Beatles

The production will feature a set of unforgettable hits. The Mersey Beatles played the Cavern Club from 2002 to 2012 where they clocked up more than 600 shows, before taking their act on world tours.

Steven said: “We’ve played all over the world in the last 20 years, but Blackpool Opera House is a real bucket list moment for any performer.

"The list of artists who have performed on that world-famous stage – including The Beatles themselves – is just incredible.

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“Blackpool has such a strong connection with The Beatles and their story so we can’t wait to play the very same songs they did when they were here and celebrate those legendary moments with the audience.”

The Mersey BeatlesThe Mersey Beatles
The Mersey Beatles

Tickets are priced £18 and go on sale at 10am on Friday September 25 from www.ticketmaster.co.ukAs well as shows in the resort the Beatles also played legendary hits Help! and Yesterday live for the first time anywhere in the world,during a live TV broadcast from the resort in 1965.

These Blackpool moments will also be replayed by The Mersey Beatles in what is described as 'a true feel-good show that not only captures the spirit and sound of Beatlemania, but the psychedelic wonder of the Fab Four’s Sgt Pepper album and the melodic brilliance of their later work.'

As well as gathering global attention from a legion of fans, The Mersey Beatles have also received the backing of the Beatles’ own families.

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Julia Baird, John Lennon‘s sister said of the band: “The Mersey Beatles absolutely nail the sound of The Beatles. They have that brilliant ability to get people up on their feet dancing and John would have loved that!”

The British Beatles Fan Club describe them as: "The best Beatles tribute band around.”

The Mersey Beatles are familiar with the Fylde coast well, having played three sell-out nights at Lytham Festival.

The show is part of the Winter Gardens’ Safe and Sound series of events. The Opera House’s 3,000 capacity has been reduced to 800 to allow for social distancing between audience members. There are also increased public health measures throughout the venue.

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Mark added: “Given the global pandemic, this year has obviously been really hard for all musicians. Our world tour was stopped back in February and we’ve been itching to get back out to play for a live audience so this gig is going to be very special.

“It’s brilliant that with the measures the venue has put in place people can come to shows again.

"We’ve had some great gigs on the Fylde coast so it will be great to return and play the Opera House. Blackpool get ready for a fantastic night.”