FRIDAY NIGHT BEATLES 60s DANCE PARTY
The ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY gets the weekend off to a high flying start! The Party is an optional 60s Dress-Up Night. Don't be shy, find something you haven't worn for decades and wear it proudly! With the vintage look now more popular than ever, it shouldn't be too hard to find something fun to wear. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Outfits. We also have a Look-Alike Contest as well as lots of Door Prizes and Live Music beginning around 9:15PM by LIVERPOOL.
GIANT INTERNATIONAL BEATLES MARKETPLACE, AUCTIONS The GIANT INTERNATIONAL BEATLES MARKETPLACE fills up every year with Vendors from as far away as England and all across America with an astonishing array of Beatles merchandise. For sale will be Collectables, Recordings, Videos, Books, Photos, Posters, Art, & more. The BEATLES AUCTIONS take place Saturday and Sunday afternoons, where unusual and one-of-a-kind items are often found. If you have any unique items for the Auction, please let us know when ordering your tickets.
BEATLES MUSEUM AND ART CONTESTOver 45 years of Beatles History is traced here! Our popular Kids Art Korner returns - it's a place where youngsters can create Beatles art on site, and have it displayed, too! Crayons, markers and paper are provided. The Annual BEATLES ART CONTEST is where you can show off your creativity in an environment that your Beatles Art Work can be most appreciated - by other Beatles fans! Bring your art work you have to share, or create a new piece just for the contest. Prizes are awarded in 3 categories: Professional, Amateur, & 16 Years or younger. Ribbons are given to all who enter.
BEATLES VIDEOSThere are so many exciting activities going on at any one time at THE FEST, that sometimes fans need to stop by our Video Room, where they can sit, relax and enjoy a wide variety of Beatles and Solo Beatles material, which runs almost non-stop all weekend long.
THE BEATLES ROCK BAND &ANDY BABIUK'S BEATLES GEAR EXHIBIT
Besides the Remastered CD Sets, The Beatles Rock Band was also released on 09.09.09 and has caused a sensation in the video game industry. We were one of only a few places to have a demo of it before its release (in Chicago last Summer), and we had to have it for our NY METRO FEST!! The Game will be set up in an Exhibit Room, where everyone will be welcome to try it out.
ANDY BABIUK's book Beatles Gear book has been republished with a lot more images and new information. He will set up some of the actual instruments that Rock Band used in designing the instruments for the game.
Marc RubinsteinWe have also added Marc Rubinstein, who is presenting the PIG LIGHT SHOW while LIVERPOOL is performing on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Joshua Light Show mentored Marc at the Fillmore East in NYC in the late 1960s.
SHANNON - "THE WORLD'S GREATEST BEATLES ARTIST"Shannon is back again (for Friday and Saturday) with many new art pieces. She spent over 3 years painting the Hard Day's Night Hotel in Liverpool, where each room has a unique painting of The Beatles. Shannon can paint a specific request for you while at THE FEST.
BATTLE OF THE BEATLES BANDS, SOUND-ALIKE CONTEST
We expect 15-20 groups to enter the BATTLE OF THE BEATLES BANDS, always one of the highlights of the weekend!
Each group will play one Beatles or Solo Beatles song, with a probable runoff to determine the winner. The audience is the judge of this exciting and fun contest, held on Sunday late afternoon.
To enter, you must sign up by March 10th, either by phone (1-866-THE FEST), FAX (1-201-666-8687), E-Mail (bands@thefest.com) or by mail when ordering your tickets. All you need to bring are guitars, cords, drum sticks, and your admission tickets.
The BEATLES SOUND-ALIKE CONTEST takes place on Saturday and is open to all individuals and duos. (Trios must enter the Battle of the Bands) Martin Lewis heads the tryouts on Saturday early afternoon, with the finalists playing the main stage that evening. All contests are open to all FEST attendees and prizes are awarded to all winners of all contests.
15th ANNUAL LIVE BEATLES TRIVIA GAME SHOWS & NAME THAT TUNETOM FRANGIONE is the Host for both the Live Beatles Trivia Game Shows and Name That Tune Competitions, each day. Questions range from very easy to quite difficult and it's how quick you recall the answers that makes the difference. Brush up on your trivia, as all contestants are picked from the audience. There will also be some competitions for the younger fans in attendance.
FINE ART BY THE BEATLES -
CELEBRITY ART
NEAL GLASER of Celebrity Art started with a traveling John Lennon Art Show and now is the exclusive distributor for Paul McCartney's Artwork and the publisher of Ringo Starr's Computer Art. Bringing to THE FEST FOR BEATLES FANS the only exhibit that features the signed artwork of John, Paul and Ringo all together!
This is an incredible showcase of The Beatles multiple talents. Come see this one-of-a-kind exhibit and maybe walk away with a hand signed Beatles masterpiece.
BEATLES RECORDING STUDIOThis fun and popular feature is geared for the singer in all of us. Your vocals and/or instruments can be mixed over a sound-alike bed of over 150 Beatles songs, complete with a variety of special effects including changing the key to suit your voice! Recording sessions can be scheduled on the spot at THE FEST, or in advance by emailing info@tjplusproductions.com.
Tom McGinniss, musician and recording engineer, has been with us for 13 years and brings a wealth of experience to help you sound your best. (He sings, plays 12 instruments and teaches music!) From the beginning vocalist to the seasoned performer – Tom will make you feel comfortable and you will leave with a CD that you will love! Most of his customers are repeats.
KARAOKE KAREN'S BEATLES SING-ALONGS,
MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC DVD
Karaoke Karen of Park Street Studios, Montclair, NJ makes it possible for you to ‘star' in your own Beatles Music Video, with ever improving state of the art equipment, in the MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC DVD & Sing-Alongs. The music and the video are created while you sing. There are additional fees if you want to purchase the results (optional).
BEATLES PUPPET SHOWPuppeteer BOB ABDOU is back for his 14th year at THE FEST, being appreciated by fans, both young and old with his BEATLES PUPPET SHOWS, all 3 days. Bob promises new material for 2010, and a blast for all ages with lots of audience participation. If you are bringing children, be sure to get there early on Saturday (12 Noon) and Sunday (11:15AM Earlybird Special in the Main Ballroom). You can visit Bob at his website www.mrpuppet.com.
BEATLES SING-ALONGS WITH THE BOOTLEGSFor many years, here have been BEATLES SING-ALONGS on the second floor of the hotel with lots of different musicians participating. The Bootlegs are now the official Sing-Along Band for the second floor. They encourage fans to join in and have fun, all weekend long.
FAN FICTION & POETRY READING
SUSAN RYAN heads the FAN FICTION & POETRY READING SESSIONS over the weekend as well as a new talk about The Beatles and John Lennon Sites of NYC. There is a DVD on this subject that she narrates. Susan is the publisher of The Fan Fiction Online Magazine Rooftop Sessions. We urge participation in these events, for your own enjoyment.
LISTEN ON LINE PRESENTS THE FEST FOR BEATLES FANS 2010 -LIVE ON THE INTERNET
For the 14th year, Warren Melnick & Listen On Line will be holding a Live Web Broadcast for those of you who cannot attend in person. Go to www.thefest.com or their site www.listenonline.net.