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John Lennon Tribute Season

9 October - 9 December 2010

The city of Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles, is hosting an extensive season of cultural events to celebrate the life of John Lennon, one of the world's most influential and legendary musicians, who was born in the city.

From October 9 - which would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday, to 9 December - the day after the 30th anniversary of his untimely death; organisations in Liverpool will join forces to host a series of live music, film, poetry and art events as part of the John Lennon Tribute Season.

Highlights include 'Lennon Remembered', a major tribute concert at the 11,000 seat Echo Arena, a major birthday celebration at the world-famous Cavern Club, a Lennon-inspired international poetry competition, Magical Mystery bus and walking tours and special exhibitions at The Beatles Story and Victoria Gallery & Museum.

24th August - end of January 2011
Victoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool
Curated by Matthew H. Clough and Colin Fallows

Astrid Kirchherr is best known to many as the first professional photographer to photograph the Beatles in Hamburg in 1960 and as the fiance of Stuart Sutcliffe the original bass player in the Beatles. Less well-known are her other photographs and 'Astrid Kirchherr - A Retrospective' seeks to place Kirchherr's photography in a wider context.

Image: ©ASTRID KIRCHHERR/K&K

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Friday 8th - Sunday 9th October
Cavern Club

Remember the music of Lennon at the most famous club in the world. Join other Lennon fans in celebrating John's 70th and soak up the atmosphere of this iconic live music venue.

For more information visit www.cavernclub.org

Saturday 9th October
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for a very special evening of songs - a rare opportunity to hear classics including Imagine, Woman, Norwegian Wood, Jealous Guy, I am the Walrus and sung by some of the UK's top vocalists.

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Saturday 9th October & Thursday 9th December - 12pm and 2.30pm
Additional tours available on request.

Visit all the sights of Beatles Liverpool as well as many more associated with John.

For more information visit www.cavernclub.org or ring 0151 236 9091

Saturday 9th October & Thursday 9th December - 5pm.
Additional tours available on request.

City centre walking tour of John Lennon's Liverpool. Departs from the Cavern Club.

For more information visit www.cavernclub.org or ring 0151 236 9091

Saturday 9th October - Thursday 9th December
the Bluecoat

In celebration of John Lennon's commitment to peace, the Bed-In at the Bluecoat will pay homage to one of the actions that Lennon and Yoko Ono carried out in 1969 immediately after they were married. Their week-long bed-ins for peace, staged first in Amsterdam then in Montreal, were expressions of non-violent protest against war.

Bed-In at the Bluecoat invites proposals from anyone who wishes to continue this tradition of non-violent protest for a better world, using the format of occupying a double bed sited publicly at the Bluecoat.

For more information visit www.thebluecoat.org.uk

Saturday 9th October - Thursday 9th December
Cavern Club

Enjoy the music of Lennon at the Cavern's daily tribute show.

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Saturday 9th October - Thursday 9th December

Take a tour of Lennon's Liverpool in the comfort of a black taxi. This special tour will transport you back on a unique journey in to the footsteps of John Winston Lennon.
There are places you'll remember all your life and in your life you'll love them all...

For more information visit www.fabfourtaxitours.com or ring 0151 601 2111

15th October - 13th November
Royal Court

The Royal Court celebrates the life of a legendary figure in Liverpool's cultural history with a musical that tells the story of John Lennon's life through his words and music.

Bob Eaton's show was a smash hit, travelling to the West End and Broadway shortly after Lennon's death and had audiences shouting for more. The show follows Lennon from Woolton Church Fete to New York, stopping off in Hamburg and at The Cavern along the way.

Packed with the music of Lennon and McCartney this show will have you clapping your hands and rattling your jewellery to the music of the original working class hero.

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Entries deadline: 10th September
Performance Poetry Slam Final: 6th November

Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy has agreed to judge a new international poetry competition celebrating the life of master lyricist, published poet and world icon John Lennon.

The competition is open to anyone in the world and the winning poet will be the first to hold the accolade of Liverpool Lennon Poet 2010. Poets from across the world are encouraged to enter unpublished verses which celebrate the life of the music legend. Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy will lead a team of judges who will award prizes in two categories:

1. Performance Poet - Poems composed and performed in Liverpool by their writers
2. Paper Poet - Poems submitted by email

For more information visit www.beatlesstory.com

Thursday 9th December
Echo Arena Liverpool

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 9 December at 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.

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Saturday 9th October - Friday 15th October
Liverpool ONE

Professional musicians and street entertainers will be performing musical tributes to John Lennon throughout the streets of Liverpool ONE.

For more information visit www.liverpool-one.com

Competition launch: Monday 12th July
Entry deadline: Friday 10th September
Exhibition on display: Saturday 9th October - Sunday 31st October
Liverpool ONE

Competition for children and adults to have artwork related to John Lennon on display at Liverpool ONE.

For more information visit www.liverpool-one.com

Britannia Adelphi
Saturday 16th October

A tribute to John Lennon with live entertainment and 3 course evening meal. Tickets are £30.00 per person with overnight packages available from £59.00 including a full English Breakfast.

For more information visit www.adelphi-hotel.co.uk or call 0151 709 7200.