From Penny Lane to Beatlemania.
Maurice Selwyn
- Regions:
- Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, London
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £100
- Category:
- Entertainment
- Updated:
- 6th July 2026
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From Penny Lane to Beatlemania. Join the Fab Four on an unforgettable journey from their humble beginnings as The Quarrymen, through the smoky clubs of Hamburg and the excitement of Liverpool’s Cavern, to the astonishing rise of Beatlemania and worldwide superstardom. Packed with rare photographs, fascinating stories, little-known facts and behind-the-scenes revelations, this entertaining and richly illustrated talk explores how four young men from Liverpool changed the face of popular music forever. A must for Beatles fans and for anyone who wants to relive the excitement, energy and magic of the greatest pop phenomenon the world has ever seen.
Views: 18 | Enquiries: 0About Maurice Selwyn
Known as the “Professor of Pop,” I invite audiences on a vibrant and immersive journey through the golden age of popular music.
As a historian of pop music and culture, specialising in the defining decades of the 1950s and 1960s, I present engaging, entertaining and richly illustrated talks that bring this extraordinary era vividly to life. Blending nostalgia, humour, rare images and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, my presentations explore not only the music itself, but also the personalities, cultural shifts and surprising connections that shaped one of the most exciting periods in modern entertainment history.
Whether uncovering the hidden stories behind legendary artists, charting the rise of iconic songs, or revealing the cultural forces that transformed popular music forever, each talk is designed to inform, entertain and spark lively conversation.
Perfect for fundraising events, community groups, clubs, societies and special evenings, my presentations offer audiences a memorable mix of insight, nostalgia and great entertainment.
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