March 2009

Struggling Penny Lane businesses ask for help

Small businesses in Liverpool have called on tourism bosses to improve the struggling area of Penny Lane, made famous by The Beatles in 1967.

Ringo to release book of Beatles photographs?

Ringo Starr is considering publishing a book of his photographs of The Beatles, according to reports.

Former Capitol Records boss Alan Livingston dies at 91

Alan W Livingston, the president of Capitol Records who agreed to release The Beatles' music in America in 1963, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 91.

McCartney Las Vegas show sells out in seconds

Tickets for a one-off gig in Las Vegas by Sir Paul McCartney sold out seven seconds after going on sale, according to organisers.

Release date for The Beatles: Rock Band announced

More information on The Beatles: Rock Band have been announced by Apple Corps, including a release date of 9 September 2009 (it's a shame they didn't choose the one after 09/09).

Paul McCartney to headline meditation benefit concert

Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are to appear at a charity concert in New York City next month, in aid of the David Lynch Foundation.

Casting begins for Backbeat: The Musical

Backbeat, the biopic of Stuart Sutcliffe's Hamburg relationship with Astrid Kirchherr, is to be turned into a musical.

Liverpool Hope University launches Beatles masters degree

A postgraduate masters course in The Beatles, Popular Music and Society is being launched by Liverpool Hope University.

John Lennon artworks to go on show in Edinburgh

A new exhibition featuring works by John Lennon is to open at The Dome in Edinburgh.