Archived: The Bootleg Beatles Invade New Zealand

Fifty years after The Beatles’ first recording session at Abbey Road Studios and their radio debut, which prompted one of the greatest developments in popular music, the world’s first and finest homage to the Fab Four – THE BOOTLEG BEATLES - announce their debut tour of New Zealand.

Now in their 33rd year, THE BOOTLEG BEATLES have performed almost 5,000 shows across the globe.  Their stunning authenticity coupled with their musical credibility has seen them perform at some of the world’s best-known venues such as Wembley Stadium, the Royal Albert Hall, Knebworth, Glastonbury Festival and the Budokan Stadium in Tokyo, where The Beatles originally played.

They have shared the stage with the likes of Rod Stewart, Elton John, David Bowie, Bon Jovi, KD Lang, Iggy Pop, and were invited by Oasis to support them at their massive outdoor concerts in the mid nineties.  They were also invited to perform at Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee celebration at Buckingham Palace

And now, in October 2012 THE BOOTLEG BEATLES will be bringing their acclaimed show to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, performing their authentic renditions of the greatest songs from the entire Beatles catalogue, enabling New Zealand audiences to relive the magic of the era.

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES re-create the greatest pop group in history from top to toe, with four costume changes reflecting The Beatles’ evolution, as well as from note to note using original instruments and with uncannily accurate vocals.

Against a stunning video backdrop showing stills and clips evoking the 60s, they will be accompanied by an eight-piece orchestra, enabling them to faithfully re-create many of the songs The Beatles never played live on stage, such as Eleanor Rigby, Penny Lane and All You Need is Love.