June 2010

John Lennon solo remasters to be released in October 2010

Eight digitally remastered solo albums by John Lennon are to be re-released in October, alongside three special compilations, to coincide with what would have been the singer's 70th birthday.

Paul McCartney live at Hard Rock Calling, Hyde Park, London

Sir Paul McCartney closed the Hard Rock Calling festival in London's Hyde Park with an outdoor concert in front of 50,000 fans.

Paul McCartney live at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Sir Paul McCartney performed his first show in Wales since 1975 with a concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Ringo Starr begins 2010 summer tour of US and Canada

Ringo Starr has begun his 11th All Starr Band tour, playing 31 dates across the United States and Canada in support of his Y Not album.

Paul McCartney live at Hampden Park, Glasgow

Sir Paul McCartney performed before 55,000 people at Hampden Park, Scotland's national stadium in Glasgow.

John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for A Day In The Life sell for $1.2m

John Lennon handwritten lyrics for The Beatles' song A Day In The Life have sold at auction for $1.2 million.

Paul McCartney live at the Isle of Wight Festival

Sir Paul McCartney closed the 2010 Isle of Wight Festival with a headlining slot on the Main Stage at Seaclose Park, Newport.

Paul McCartney live at RDS Arena, Dublin

Sir Paul McCartney began the European leg of his Up And Coming Tour with a concert at the RDS Arena in Dublin, Ireland.

Paul McCartney is honoured by President Obama at the White House

Sir Paul McCartney gave a special performance at the White House in front of US president Barack Obama. The president said McCartney had "helped to lay the soundtrack for an entire generation", as he presented the performer with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress.