British Beatles Fan Club Events

The British Beatles Fan Club (BBFC) is run by fans for fans. We organise events such as regular get-togethers, parties at conventions, outings, special offers on concert tickets, etc. Some events are open to non-members, but for specials offers and discounts on tickets you have to be a club member. If you have any ideas/suggestions for events or know of a Beatles-related event we can go to, drop us a line or fill our events questionnaire.

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London Events

London Beatles Day

The next London Beatles Day of 2009 takes place on Sunday 5th July at the usual venue -- The Park Inn (formerly known as the Bonnington Hotel), on Southampton Row, WC1. You will find thousands of Beatles items for sale at prices to suit every pocket!

The London Beatles Day was founded in 1990 by Steve Holmes, Rob Batchelor, Keith Badman and Jason Hobbs who between them have attended many conventions and fairs all over Europe and beyond!

The London Beatles Day has been attracting Beatles fans from all over the globe ever since, originally 2 shows a year were staged but due to increased demand this was increased to the current 4 shows per year. This enables fab 4 fans to come along and buy and trade their Fabs items on a regular basis keeping their collections updated, and of course to come along to meet all the other fans & collectors in the comfort of the recently refurbished Park Inn.

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London Beatles Walks - Special Offer!

Bring your fan club card along to any of Richard Porter's London Beatles Walks to qualify for the concession rate of £5.00 per person.

"There are places I'll remember all my life", sang the Beatles in one of their most evocative songs. Let Richard take you on a tour around them.

The Beatles - Getty Images Gallery

12th March—30th June 2009
The Movieum of London, County Hall SE1 7PB

On 12th March 2009 the Beatles exhibition opens, marking the launch of a permanent new Getty Images photographic space at the Movieum of London, County Hall.

The Getty Images Gallery has announced that it will be opening a permanent new photographic exhibition space at the Movieum of London in County Hall. The exclusive Beatles exhibition will feature rare and unseen images of the Fab Four, from famous photographers including Robert Whitaker, who accompanied John, Paul, George and Ringo on their 1966 Far Eastern Tour.

As well as the photo exhibition, there will also be a selection of Beatles memorabilia displayed on show, including one of John Lennon's very own Rickenbacker guitars courtesy of Pete Waterman OBE and participation from legendary actor, Victor Spinetti, who starred in most of the Beatles Movies.

Information: themovieum.com
Gallery opening: Monday-Friday 10.00-5.00, Weekends 10-6
Admission to the exhibition is included in the entry fee to the Movieum
Admission: £12.00, Concessions £10.00, Child £8.00

BBFC offer - 20% off entry to the British Music Experience

The British Music Experience (BME) is a completely immersive, interactive exhibition, combining cutting edge audio-visual technology some of the most coveted music memorabilia of all time and the world's only exhibition where you can tag your favourite parts and recordings to keep.

BME combines cutting edge audio-visual technology with some of the most coveted music memorabilia of all time from over 100 British artists; from The Beatles to Sex Pistols, Dusty Springfield to Bat for Lashes, David Bowie to Led Zeppelin.

The British Music Experience sits in The O2's exhibition space, known as The O2 bubble because of its shape, and covers a massive 6,500 square metres.

The British Music Experience is delighted to offer all British Beatles Fan Club Members 20% off your Adult ticket to the exhibition. This offer is valid until 31st May 2009. From John's glasses and Paul's Bass to Ringo's A Hard Day's Night jacket as well as loads of rare Beatles memorabilia from Yesterday and amazing archive pictures and film footage. Use your Smarticket to tag your favourite parts of the exhibition and bring it back home with you.

Get 20% off your Ticket to Ride to the British Music Experience

Macca fans to re-create Band On The Run

On Saturday 13th June, a group of Beatles/Macca fans are planning a visit to Osterley Park, Isleworth, Middlesex, to re-create the Band on the Run album sleeve, which was photographed there on 28th October 1973.

The iconic cover photo depicts Paul, Linda and Denny Laine plus Michael Parkinson, Kenny Lynch, James Coburn, Clement Freud, Christopher Lee and John Conteh, dressed as convicts caught in the spotlight of a prison searchlight.

More about our visit to Osterley Park

Voices for a Better World - The Long And Winding Road

Wednesday 1st July 2009

Voices for a Better World stage their inaugural event at the world famous 02 Arena. This spectacular show brings together a staggering 4200 school children and a live orchestra to perform 34 Beatles tracks, including Ticket to Ride, A Hard Day's Night and Can't Buy Me Love.

Voices for a Better World promises to be a breathtaking show that will sell out the 02 Arena where 15,000 people will come to watch and listen to 4200 young voices and 500 young dancers all seeking to inspire the audience and communicate the need for world change.

The purpose of this magnificent event is to raise substantial funds and awareness for dedicated childrens charities Global Angels and Arts by Children - two international organisations that work at a grass-root level to support the needs of children in third world countries.

Info: voicesforabetterworld.co.uk

Liverpool Events

Liverpool Beatles Tours - Special Offer!

10% Discount for BBFC members. Have a 3 hour tour around the famous, and off the beaten track places from only £18. Personal, exclusive Beatles' tours around the Beatles' Liverpool. Take one of our themed tours, or make up your own!

For more details, visit Liverpool Beatles Tours or email Liverpool Beatles Tours or telephone 0 (44) 151 281 7738 for Beatles Tours in Liverpool, then contact Liverpool Beatles Tours.

Liverpool Beatles Day 2009

Friday 10th July 2009

Following the sucess of last year's Liverpool Beatles Day, the date for this year's event has been announced as Friday 10th July 2009. It is expected to be 24 hours when people will show their love for the Fab Four and raise money for local and national charities through the newly formed Beatles Day Foundation.

As well as raising money, the main focus of Beatles Day is FUN. The Beatles Day Foundation propose to turn Liverpool into a sort of Beatles Themed 'Disneyland' during the day, with the spectacular climax being The Beatles Day Concert at the Summer Pops, Liverpool Echo Arena, hosted by Ricky Tomlinson in the evening.

Beatle Week 2009

August 2009
Let It Be Liverpool - International Beatle Week Festival
Liverpool, UK

Festival highlights:

Wednesday 26 August: Live bands at the Cavern Pub and the Cavern Club
Thursday 27 August: Nube 9, a great band from Argentina will return to Liverpool to present their 1969 show, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Beatles albums Let It Be and Abbey Road.
Friday 28 August: Debut Beatle Week appeareance for Apple Jam - a fantastic band from Seattle, USA who will present a tribute to the Beatles Apple years.
Saturday 29 August: 9am-2pm - Beatles memorabilia auction at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
Evening - John Lennon's In My Life show at the Philharmonic Hall - starring Liverpool's very own Mark McGann who first played this role 20 years ago.
Sunday 30 August: Beatles Convention at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel is an all day event featuring over 30 bands, memorabilia market, interviews, film shows and exhibitions.
Monday 31 August: The Word Is LOVE - Pepperland and Apple Jam perform songs from the Love Album and other Beatles love songs at the Philharmonic Hall.
Tuesday 1 September: The Searchers at the Cavern - shows in the afternoon and evening.

Information: cavernclub.org
Tel: +44 (0) 151 236 9091
Email: bookings@beatleweek.co.uk

Anthony Brown's Beatles Canvas Exhibition

2nd December 2008—28th August 2009
The Gallery, Hard Days Night Hotel
Central Buildings, North John Street
Liverpool, L2 6RR

Anthony Brown was born in Liverpool in 1961 and is an artist, designer, illustrator, musician and composer. His work moves between contemporary portraiture and abstract art in any medium, from graphic design, photography and illustration.

He is to exhibit a collection of Beatles inspired canvas portraits at The Gallery, Hard Days Night Hotel, between 2nd December 2008 and 28th August 2009.

Brown over 40 years has collected newspapers, photographs, memorabilia, reproductions, certificates, song lyrics and magazines to create a montage which is at the foundation for his new oil paintings. The mixed media compromises every aspect of the life and work of The Beatles.

More about Anthony Brown's Beatles Canvas Exhibition

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