Want to sing live on stage to mark what would have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday?

Tribute band The Upbeat Beatles are looking for choir members to join them for upcoming tour to mark the anniversary.

The Long and Winding Road Tour will recreate the Beatles sound and the band want singers from around the UK to join them to perform in their home towns.

Upbeat Beatles frontman John Wilson has a long history in the music industry and with The Beatles.

Sir Paul McCartney produced his debut album with his band The Dodgers, which he formed with Tommy Evans from Badfinger, the group signed to The Beatles’ record label.

With The Upbeat Beatles, John, who starred with Ringo Starr in the movie Willy and the Poor Boys, brings to life all the Beatles classic hits.

To be in with a chance to perform with the band in Blackburn send your details to davidcoleman@johnwilsonmusic.com.

* The Upbeat Beatles — Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn, Monday, September 26. Tickets £12 from 01254 685 500.