RAW VIDEO: Liverpool’s The Beatles Story Celebrates Paul McCartney’s Glastonbury Gig With Giant Bass Guitar Installation

Record ID: 604343
  • Title: RAW VIDEO: Liverpool’s The Beatles Story Celebrates Paul McCartney’s Glastonbury Gig With Giant Bass Guitar Installation
  • Date: 29th June 2022
  • Description:A giant bass guitar modelled after Sir Paul McCartney’s famous Höfner instrument has appeared outside The Beatles attraction in Liverpool - where they are celebrating the music legend’s 80th birthday and appearance at Glastonbury on Saturday. Sir Paul turned 80 on 18 June and will perform at Glastonbury a week later on Saturday. The Beatles-themed exhibition have commemorated this milestone year by unveiling a unique, art installation in partnership with iconic guitar manufacturer Höfner. The statue, which resembles a gigantic 1962 Höfner bass guitar - just like the one McCartney has played from 1963 until today - is situated at the entrance to the award-winning attraction and will extend the birthday celebrations further into Paul’s 80th birthday year. Nick Wass, Höfner GmbH: “We are very pleased, here at Höfner, to once again collaborate with our friends at The Beatles Story, especially to celebrate Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday. When they came to us with the idea for a special art installation we were thrilled. The designers have done a fantastic job, creating a piece of art truly worthy of the occasion. What can I say? It looks fab! I hope you go and see it and we send much love to you from Germany.” The installation visually celebrates the illustrious and ground-breaking career of one of music’s greatest composers, a career is still going strong to this today but will also help raise funds for the music charity Nordoff Robbins. Visitors to the attraction, and to this exciting art installation, will have the opportunity to donate to Nordoff Robbins via a QR code. With ties to the music therapy charity, The Beatles Story hopes to shine a spotlight on the valuable work they do every single day. The charity’s vision is to live in a world where, through music therapy, human potential is recognised regardless of profound disability, illness, or social exclusion. Supporting thousands of people in centres around the UK, the charity works in partnership with a wide range of organisations including care homes, schools and hospitals. Paul McCartney himself is a supporter of Nordoff Robbins, and the Beatle first visited the charity’s London centre in 1986. In 1988, Paul received a Silver Clef Award, in recognition of his work with them and in the same year he donated an autographed Höfner bass guitar. Mary Chadwick, General Manager at The Beatles Story added: “All of us at The Beatles Story are incredibly proud to be supporting Nordoff Robbins, a cause that is close to Paul McCartney’s heart, in his 80th year. We’re very excited for everybody to see our incredible art installation, and ponder on the fantastic career and achievements of Paul McCartney. On behalf of everybody at The Beatles Story, we would like to wish Sir Paul McCartney a very happy and healthy 80th year, and for many years to come.” Sandy Trappitt, Head of Partnerships at Nordoff Robbins, continued: “At Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, we want to live in a world where everyone can thrive through the power of music. We all know the impact on the world the Beatles had through the power of music, so we’re absolutely delighted that Beatles Story have chosen to support Nordoff Robbins. We hope it leads people to connect to the value of music and recognise its importance for their emotional heal and wellbeing.” Alternatively, donations can be made to Nordoff Robbins here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/beatles-story-macca-80
  • Collection: Cover Media
  • Genre:Entertainment
  • Producer:Cover Media
  • Transmission Date:29/06/2022
  • Decade: 2020s
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