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Final call for Sgt Pepper performers
IT'S the last chance
for musicians and performers across Liverpool and the wider region to be
part of a never before seen Musicircus.
So
far, more than 400 people have signed up to be part of 'Mr Kite's
MUSICIRCUS!' an event inspired by the Sgt Pepper album track:-
'Being
for the Benefit of Mr Kite' and will see a huge group of people come
together at Aintree Racecourse, to play or perform different extracts from
different Beatles songs simultaneously, creating an unforgettable cacophony
of sound.
Those who have already volunteered to be part of the
FREE unique event, on
Sunday, 4 June 2017, include guitarists, drummers, the Chinese Youth, dancers,
choirs, poets, orators, rock 'n' roll bands and aerialists. And there is
also some 4 legged support as horses from the Aintree Equestrian School
will also be taking part.
However, the deadline to sign up is looming, 5pm, Monday, 8 May 2017, and
the team behind the event are still on the hunt for brass bands, jazz and
classical instrumentalists, Irish ceilidh performers, mariachi bands, circus
acts, marching bands and even opera singers!
The spectacular is dedicated to the Beatles, so anyone who volunteers must be
able to perform, or perform to, any Beatles track.
Sarah Vasey, Arts and Participation Manager for Mr Kite's Musicircus, said:-
"We are delighted with the take up so far, and the reaction from groups and
individuals across the City and beyond extremely positive and they can't wait to
be part of this world premiere event. We want to make sure visitors to
Aintree Racecourse on 4 June 2017 have an unforgettable, fun family day out and
we're keen to attract a diverse range of performers who can give an
interpretation of tracks we know and love. It really will be a once in the
lifetime opportunity and I encourage as many people as possible to sign up and
be part of this landmark cultural moment."
Pagoda Arts has signed up to take part and the youth orchestra and dancers
will be at Aintree in June. Director of, Zi Lan Liao said:-"We are so
pleased to be part of the Sgt Pepper event; the fusion of Beatles songs
being played on Chinese musical instruments will be incredibly special, and
we'll also give a Chinese dance and taichi performance."
Anyone interested in being part of this free event should fill an the
online
form on the events website, which details what tracks can be performed, what instruments can be played,
how may performers in your act etc. Questions or queries can be directed to:-
0151 233 0200 or emails can be sent to:-
cultureliverpool@liverpool.gov.uk.
All
volunteers are encouraged to come in costume or simply come dressed
colourfully, and although there will be no rehearsal, acts will be contacted
ahead of the event to confirm what they are playing/performing on the day,
and where in the racecourse they will be located.
The
spectacular is part of 'Sgt Pepper at 50: Heading for Home' ? a
series of celebrations marking 50 years since the release of iconic album:-
'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.' It is set to be a fantastic
experience not only for the performers but for the audience as well. The
Musicircus will run from 2pm to 5.50pm, on Sunday, 4 June 2017, at Aintree
Racecourse, accessible from Aintree Rail Station.
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