International Beatleweek returns to Liverpool and beyond

International Beatleweek returns to Liverpool and for the first time, New Brighton.

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00:00International Beatle Week is back in the city from now until Tuesday 27th of August.

00:06The annual festival celebrates the music of the most famous pop group the world has ever known,

00:10the Beatles, in the city where it all began, Liverpool. There is so much to do and see,

00:14you don't need to be a fan of the Fab Four to enjoy the festival, though it probably helps.

00:19This is truly an international event with 70 bands from over 20 countries and fans from over 40. Live

00:26music is the focus of the Beatle Week. Not only is there live music on the Caverns three stages

00:32all day, every day, with a different band on every hour, but they're taking over various

00:37venues across the city and beyond. For its 38th consecutive year, this year will be the first

00:43ever takeover of New Brighton, where a Beatles versus Stones theatre show will be presented.

00:48The Beatles performed in the seaside town 27 times, whilst it is the 60th anniversary of

00:54the Rolling Stones' performance at the historic Tower Ballroom.