{"id":84054,"date":"2017-09-07T08:40:17","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T08:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=bf9a9527273040e14cc298543400eeb4"},"modified":"2017-09-07T08:40:17","modified_gmt":"2017-09-07T08:40:17","slug":"news-story-the-mersey-beatles-headline-astana-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=84054","title":{"rendered":"News story: The Mersey Beatles headline Astana Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The tribute band recreated the magic of the Fab Four as part of a British showcase promoting trade and culture in the region. The 2 performances drew full crowds. Their sets covered some of the most iconic tracks in pop history, including \u2018Can\u2019t Buy Me Love\u2019 and \u2018Hey Jude\u2019.<\/p>\n

The performances are part of a wider UK showcase in the closing weeks of Astana Expo 2017, to promote British culture, technology and innovation. UK participation at Astana Expo ends on 10 September.<\/p>\n

UK Deputy Commissioner Sara Everett said:<\/p>\n

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The UK at Astana Expo has delivered a strong cultural and business programme, in this fast-growing economy.<\/p>\n

The popularity of this concert highlights the UK\u2019s immense creative and cultural contribution to the world, making the creative industries one of our strongest and most vital sectors and leading the Confederation of British Industry to forecast the UK as the world\u2019s leading creative hub by 2025.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mersey Beatles<\/h2>\n

The Mersey Beatles are childhood friends who grew up in Liverpool. They had a record collection in common. The Beatles were at the top of their collections as they are to this day.<\/p>\n

The friends have been recreating the sound of the Beatles since 1999. They were resident at The Cavern Club in Liverpool for 10 years and have since toured the world.<\/p>\n

Steven Howard, Mark Bloor and Brian Ambrose attended secondary school together in Liverpool. David Howard and Steven Howard are cousins. Tony Cook, another friend from Liverpool, is the fifth Mersey Beatle. His keyboard skills make the hits of the later years come to life. The Mersey Beatles love of the Beatles music shines through in every performance.<\/p>\n

British showcase at Astana Expo<\/h2>\n

The Mersey Beatles were part of a British showcase across the Expo site and on the UK Pavilion that included:<\/p>\n