2010

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.

Paul McCartney live at Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico

Sir Paul McCartney performed the second of two concerts at Mexico City's Foro Sol stadium, before over 50,000 people.

Paul McCartney live at Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico

Sir Paul McCartney performed the first of two concerts at Mexico City's Foro Sol stadium, in front of more than 50,000 people.

Paul McCartney to perform at Old Vic Theatre fundraiser

Sir Paul McCartney is to perform at a fundraising night for the Old Vic Theatre Trust on 1 July 2010.

Paul McCartney to receive Gershwin Prize at the White House

Sir Paul McCartney will be awarded the third Gershwin Prize at the White House, in a concert hosted by President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama on 2 June 2010.

John Lennon statue to be unveiled in Liverpool

A monument honouring John Lennon is to be unveiled in Liverpool in October 2010.

George Martin speaks in aid of Deafness Research UK

Sir George Martin gave a talk in aid of Deafness Research UK at Kings Place in London on 28 April 2010. He took part in an hour-long conversation with BBC presenter and author Andrew Marr, before answering questions from the audience.

Paul McCartney's entire back catalogue to be reissued by Concord Music Group

It has been announced that Sir Paul McCartney's complete solo and Wings back catalogue will be reissued by the Concord Music Group. The reissue programme, announced to coincide with the 40th anniversary of 1970's McCartney album, will encompass both physical and digital distribution of McCartney's recordings, and will also include his recordings as The Fireman,... Read more »

Paul McCartney live at Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Florida

Sir Paul McCartney performed the fourth concert of his Up And Coming Tour at Miami's Sun Life Stadium.

Paul McCartney live at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles

Sir Paul McCartney performed the second of two shows at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, as part of his Up And Coming Tour.

Paul McCartney live at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles

Sir Paul McCartney performed the first of two shows at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, as part of his Up And Coming Tour.

Paul McCartney live at Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, Arizona

Sir Paul McCartney kicked off his Up And Coming Tour with a concert at the Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, Arizona.

Liverpool to host two-month tribute to John Lennon

John Lennon's life and legacy are to be celebrated in a two-month series of cultural events in the city of Liverpool.

Paul McCartney announces UK and Ireland summer tour

Sir Paul McCartney has announced his first ever stadium tour of the UK and Ireland.

EMI: Abbey Road is not for sale

EMI has released a statement announcing it has no intentions to sell Abbey Road Studios.

National Trust considers campaign to buy Abbey Road Studios

The National Trust is considering launching a campaign to buy Abbey Road Studios, which EMI is reported to be planning to sell.