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John Lennon Memorial Concert

• 9th Apr 2010

Musical stars of all eras will unite on stage when the ‘John Lennon Tribute Season’ closes with a unique and emotional charity concert finale, LENNON REMEMBERED, on Thursday 9th December, at the Liverpool Echo Arena.

All proceeds from the concert will go to the Alder Hey “Imagine” Appeal, Radio City’s Cash For Kids and The Mathew Street Festival.

30 years on from his tragic, early death, and to commemorate what would have been his 70th birthday, the Memorial Concert, organised by The Cavern Club in association with Chas Cole, of CMP Entertainment, will form the crescendo of two months of celebrations of John Lennon’s unique contribution to the culture of, not only the city of his birth, but also his immortal position on the global popular music landscape.

John Lennon’s appeal continues to span the generations, and musicians from every era will congregate on stage to perform unique versions of Lennon’s most famous songs – and, no doubt, one or two forgotten gems alongside them as well.

Performers confirmed to appear will be announced in the weeks to come, as this event, undoubtedly, builds momentum and becomes a highly charged tribute to one of the City’s, best loved sons.

John’s half sister, Julia Baird, has whole-heartedly backed the Concert – along with the whole tribute season. Julia Baird said: “This will be a very emotional evening, not only for our family, but I’m sure it will be a very special night for the other performers on stage and for the audience, as we all unite in our love for John and his wonderful, immortal music.”

Bill Heckle, Director of Cavern City Tours, said: “We have enjoyed many great musical nights in this City over the years, but an evening dedicated to John, attended by those who knew and loved him, as well as those who worked with him, plus the thousands of fans who, purely and simply, have been touched and moved by his music throughout our lives, will really make it into something special.”

TICKETS GO ON SALE ON FRIDAY 9TH APRIL at 9.00am.