Ringo Starr Birthday Celebration
Pocket Percussion presents a world‑first live show and 30‑minute cinematic spectacular in honour of The Beatles and Ringo Starr— a LIVE/film hybrid interweaving every Beatles song in chronological order from “Love Me Do” to “Let It Be” — premiering at the iconic Avoca Beach Theatre on Sunday 5 July, 1:30pm. Two years in the making, the audio‑visual film was recorded at Sydney’s Studios 301 with ARIA‑winning engineer/producer Stewart Geddes using 301’s $200k vintage Abbey Road–era rig. We’ve replicated and enhanced The Beatles’ sound for an immersive tribute to the band and Ringo.
The cinematic presentation runs for approximately 30 minutes and will be followed by Luke Herbert and his All‑Star Band — featuring Luke on a 1965 Ludwig Ringo kit — performing a high‑energy set of Beatles and solo‑Beatles material. Luke Herbert is a Central Coast session drummer who has played with Stevie Wright (The Easybeats), Brian Cadd, Paul Kelly, Grammy‑winner Lucky Oceans, William Crighton, Fanny Lumsden and more (see www.lukeherbert.com).
Luke’s All Starr Band will feature Golden Guitar winner, industry veteran – Kevin Bennett . Alongside local central coast Singer/Songwriter Dean Ray — X Factor Australia 2014 runner‑up whose debut single “Coming Back” hit No.1 on iTunes (Platinum) and whose self‑titled debut album reached No.5 on the ARIA Albums Chart (Gold). Completing the lineup is award‑winning singer/songwriter Tate Sheridan — lauded by Andrew Farriss and personally invited by Sir Elton John to support his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. More special guests to be revealed.
Follow Pocket Percussion @pocketpercussion and @everybeatlesbeat for updates and teasers. Come celebrate Ringo’s 86th with us for a unique, fun afternoon honoring one of the most iconic drummers and bands in history.
