The Bootleg Beatles at York Barbican, 14 December 2026

The band has performed over 4,000 times since it was established in March 1980. It was formed by Andre Barreau, Neil Harrison and David Catlin-Birch, fellow London cast members of Beatlemania, after the final show of the West End musical. The band played the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury Festival in 2010, 2013, 2023 and 2024, and played at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2024. In 2002 it performed at Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Party at Buckingham Palace.