Jordan Banjo says: “It’s been great to be a part of an event that gives babies and grown-ups a chance to dance, have fun and make memories together.  The track is incredibly catchy – and sharing the decks with Daddy Pig himself was a real highlight.”

The event celebrated the global premiere of the Evie’s Nappy Pants Dance music video, which marks the moment when little ones become more active and wriggly during nappy changes, signalling they may be ready to switch from taped nappies to nappy pants.

Following the event yesterday, families across the UK can now join in and learn the Evie’s Nappy Pants Dance at home. Developed in partnership with Speech and Language Therapist Emma O’Dwyer of Baby Speak, the dance moves encourage participation and early communication skills by bringing together simple actions and repetition.

Evie’s Nappy Pants Dance is now available to stream via the following link, and the music video is available to watch on YouTube at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DaLn-1yIWHo&ra=m

With tickets now on sale, the multi-award winning company is delivering another magical family experience packed with laughter, music, colourful costumes and plenty of surprises! A perfect way to extend the festive season and beat those January blues, the production promises a laugh-a-minute extravaganza that will have both adults and children in stitches!

One of Wirral’s longest-running and most cherished theatrical traditions, The Chrysanths has been entertaining generations of families for more than a century. Now, fresh from another major award win and the success of January’s Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood, the company is preparing to bring one of pantomime’s best-loved fairy tales to life on the New Brighton waterfront.

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BEST AMATEUR PANTO IN THE NORTH WEST!

The Chrysanths has plenty to celebrate after being crowned Best Amateur Panto in the North West 2025, adding another impressive accolade to its growing collection of awards. The company has also received recognition for Best Pantomime Direction, Best Dame, Best Villain and Best Choreography — highlighting the exceptional talent, creativity and dedication that go into its productions.

Despite being an amateur society, The Chrysanths consistently delivers performances of a remarkably high standard, with spectacular costumes, imaginative sets, fantastic choreography and a talented cast bringing the magic of pantomime to life. Following its 2026 production, NODA (the National Operatic and Dramatic Association) summed up the company’s work perfectly: “This is pantomime at its very best; joyful, generous and brimming with heart.”

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FEE, FI, FO, FUM… JACK AND THE BEANSTALK IS COMING!

Following the huge success of Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood earlier this year, The Chrysanths is returning to the Floral Pavilion with its 108th production — Jack and the Beanstalk! Running from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th January 2027, this much-loved fairy tale is the perfect recipe for a classic family pantomime.

Audiences can look forward to a magical adventure inspired by the story of Jack, his extraordinary beanstalk and the fearsome giant who lives high above the clouds. Expect plenty of larger-than-life characters, hilarious comedy, catchy musical numbers, dazzling dancing and all the traditional pantomime fun that audiences know and love.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Chrysanths production without plenty of audience participation, cheeky jokes for the grown-ups and laugh-out-loud moments for the children! The company’s January productions have become a firm fixture in the local calendar, providing a wonderful way to beat the post-Christmas blues and enjoy a fantastic family outing at one of the region’s most iconic theatres.

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OVER 100 YEARS OF PANTOMIME MAGIC!

What makes The Chrysanths particularly special is its extraordinary history. Founded in 1918, the Chrysanthemums Pantomime Society is believed to be one of the oldest pantomime societies in the UK — and possibly even the world! Its remarkable story began towards the end of the First World War, when a group of amateur performers staged an out-of-season pantomime in the garden of a house on Vaughan Road in New Brighton.

Over the decades, The Chrysanths has performed at numerous venues, including New Brighton Pier, The Tivoli and the Little Theatre in Birkenhead. The company has even been invited to perform at the famous Portmeirion village in North Wales. Today, its home is New Brighton’s magnificent Floral Pavilion, where generations of families return year after year to experience the magic. With Jack and the Beanstalk marking its 108th production, the society’s incredible legacy shows no signs of slowing down.

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LOCAL TALENT, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS!

One of the greatest strengths of The Chrysanths is its commitment to local talent. From the actors and dancers to the musicians and production team, the company is bursting with talented people from across Wirral. It’s very much a production by local people, for local people — and that community spirit shines through in every performance.

Many members have dedicated years to perfecting the unique traditions of pantomime, combining classic comedy and storytelling with fresh ideas and exciting new talent. As scriptwriter and co-producer Graham Leigh explains: “Pantomime is all we do. We don’t do musicals, we don’t do plays — pantomime is what we know.” That dedication has certainly paid off, with the society establishing itself as one of the region’s most respected amateur theatre companies.

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BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR JANUARY 2027!

With another prestigious award under its belt and a fantastic new production on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to experience The Chrysanths! Jack and the Beanstalk promises all the ingredients of a brilliant family pantomime — magical storytelling, hilarious characters, stunning performances and plenty of audience participation.

Whether you’re a lifelong pantomime fan, looking for a fantastic family day out or searching for a memorable Christmas gift, this is one show you’ll want to put in your diary. With five performances across four days, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the magic — but booking early is recommended!

Jack And The Beanstalk by Chrysanths Panto / 7th–10th January 2027 / The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, Wirral

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Following a hugely successful debut at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre, Sinatra: The Man Behind The Voice is set to captivate audiences once again when it arrives at Runcorn’s Brindley Theatre on 26th January and Shakespeare North Playhouse on 30th January 2027. Having received glowing reviews following the show charts Sinatra’s life like never before.

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The concept has been curated by acclaimed Liverpool-based entertainer David Knopov in collaboration with Paul Pollard, who co-wrote the show 15 years ago. Finally brought to life, the exciting 90-minute theatrical production combines compelling storytelling with sensational live music to explore the remarkable life of one of the greatest entertainers of all time: Frank Sinatra.

From his birth and humble beginnings to his extraordinary rise to international superstardom, the show takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through Sinatra’s life, loves, triumphs and struggles, revealing the man behind one of the most recognisable voices in musical history.

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Narrating the show is acclaimed actor Michael Maloney, whose screen credits include the much-loved 1990s film Truly, Madly, Deeply and the internationally successful Netflix series The Crown. Adopting the distinctive style of a 1950s American radio broadcaster, Maloney guides the audience through Sinatra’s extraordinary life, weaving together fascinating storytelling with some of the most memorable songs from the Great American Songbook.

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At the heart of the production is David Knopov, whose internationally acclaimed Perfectly Frank has delighted audiences around the world for 40 years, including performing for Queen Elizabeth II and King Constantine Of Greece. Accompanied by his outstanding six-piece swing band, Knopov delivers 23 live musical performances throughout the show, capturing the unmistakable phrasing, charisma, swagger and musical brilliance that made Sinatra a legend.

Knopov’s extraordinary ability to recreate the magic of Ol’ Blue Eyes has earned him praise from some of the biggest names in entertainment. Oscar-nominated actor Bill Nighy declared: “David has the timing and swagger of Sinatra… without doubt he’s the best.” Meanwhile, comedian and actress Dawn French summed up his remarkable stage presence perfectly: “When David is up there he is Frank.”

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But Sinatra: The Man Behind The Voice is much more than a traditional tribute concert. By combining theatrical narration, carefully selected songs and the exhilarating sound of a live swing band, the production offers audiences an intimate insight into the extraordinary man behind the music. It is a celebration not only of Sinatra’s legendary voice but also of the fascinating personal story that shaped his remarkable career.

David Knopov said: “The production received an enthusiastic reception during its first run at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre in June, attracting glowing reviews and standing ovations from delighted audiences. Now, following that successful Liverpool debut, we’re looking forward to entertaining audiences at two of the North West’s most popular theatrical venues. Following this next run, we have plans to take it on tour around the UK.”

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Whether you are a lifelong Sinatra fan or simply love the timeless music of the Great American Songbook, Sinatra: The Man Behind The Voice promises an evening of exceptional entertainment, unforgettable music and captivating storytelling. With Michael Maloney’s evocative narration, David Knopov’s celebrated vocals and the irresistible sound of a live six-piece swing band, this is a unique opportunity to experience the extraordinary story of Frank Sinatra in a completely new way.

Sinatra: The Man Behind The Voice / Brindley Theatre, Runcorn, Tues 26th Jan 2027 / Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescott, Sat 30th Jan 2027

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Few records have embedded themselves in popular culture quite like Darude’s ‘Sandstorm’.  More than 25 years after its release, the melody still shapes dancefloors, fills stadiums, and resonates across generations of listeners. Now, Darude opens the vault on its next chapter: Sandstorm – The Remixes, the official artist compilation landing on his own Vibing Out label. 

For a track that has inspired countless unofficial edits, bootlegs and mashups, the challenge has always been the same almost impossible brief: how do you make something so universally familiar feel new, without losing what made it a hit in the first place. A challenge which many talented producers have turned down over the years, many out of sheer respect for the classic status of the original, labelling it “untouchable.”

Darude answered his own brief first with ‘Sandstorm Storm 25 Mix,’ in September, marking the first official remix of the track in over 20 years. Then raising the obvious question, aside from its creator, who will put their spin on Sandstorm? 

The answer spans scenes, tempos and genres of dance music from drum & bass to club-focused house and techno and the trance lineage ‘Sandstorm’ came from. Now assembled into one compilation: Sandstorm – The Remixes. 

Heavyweight producer Dimension brings a drum & bass perspective to ‘Sandstorm’ by injecting rapid breakbeats, heavy basslines and adrenaline-boosting drops, loyal to the genre’s unmistakable style. Receiving early backing from tastemakers BBC Radio 1. Similarly, ZANS’ interpretation has already been road-tested on the dancefloor by David Guetta, Vintage Culture and Layton Giordani.

HE.SHE.THEY resident SYREETA casts chunky house basslines, and melodic grooves, turning down the original tempo whilst London DJ/producer lau.ra goes all in on ‘Sandstorm’s undeniable euphoric energy.  Mike Saint-Jules comes closest to ‘Sandstorm’s own roots, as the Haitian-American producer masterfully weaves in his influence of two decades in the trance and progressive scene.

Rounding out the remix package, Cory Goldsmith lends his analytical techno ear; VNSSA stirs up a whirlpool of raw house, disco and punk attitude, which finally leads us to the fellow Finnish hands of techno producer Orion, closing the package where ‘Sandstorm’ started.

Darude Sandstorm – The Remixes is out now on Vibing Out.

Darude Sandstorm – The Remixes:

Darude – Sandstorm (2026) 

Darude – Sandstorm (Storm 25 Mix) 

Darude – Sandstorm (Dimension Remix) 

Darude – Sandstorm (ZANS Remix) 

Darude – Sandstorm (lau.ra Remix) 

Darude – Sandstorm (Cory Goldsmith Remix) 

Darude – Sandstorm (SYREETA Remix) 

Darude – Sandstorm (Mike Saint-Jules Remix) 

Darude – Sandstorm (VNSSA Remix) 

Darude – Sandstorm (Orion Remix)

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Creative allies Mahmut Orhan and Francis Mercier unearth their latest collaboration ‘Get Down’ a club-focused cut shaped by their shared instinct for groove, movement and global house music.

Following their previous collaboration ‘Sadete’, the pair return with a record built around a low-slung groove, pulsating bass beat and a sultry vocal refrain that loops throughout. ‘Get Down’ keeps the production tight and purposeful, allowing its rhythmic core to breathe as subtle melodic details introduce a moody, atmospheric edge, before suspending the room in a moment of tension and anticipation ahead of its inevitable descent. 

There is a natural chemistry at play with both artists bringing a strong sense of cultural identity to a production that remains firmly rooted in the club. In 2025, the pair joined forces for a sunrise B2B at Burning Man’s Long Feng Art Car, delivering a set that moved through house, deep house, tribal and Afro house territory as the Black Rock City landscape came alive around them. 

This summer proved to be a pivotal run for Mahmut Orhan, embarking on a global touring run spanning 50 dates across 20 countries and returning to Chinois Ibiza for his second residency, Sounds Like Pillowtalk, with Francis among the artists joining him across the season. Soon to follow is Amsterdam Dance Event, where he brings co-curated party Mahmut Orhan & Friends x Loveland to the city on Friday, October 23. Francis, meanwhile, launched his Solèy residency at Hï Ibiza, with Mahmut Orhan joining him for a B2B at the September 28 edition ahead of the new single.

Behind the scenes, Mahmut has also been shaping his third studio album, with the project set to open a new chapter in his ever-expanding musical world, with ‘Get Down’ providing a glimpse of what’s to come. 

‘Get Down’ feels like the studio counterpart to those dancefloor encounters: direct, rhythmic and built for movement, with Mahmut Orhan’s melodic sensibility meeting Francis Mercier’s globally inflected house sound in a track that needs little more than a groove to get things moving.

Mahmut Orhan & Francis Mercier ‘Get Down’ is out now on Ultra Records.

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At a time when Andy Burnham’s new government is placing increased emphasis on getting more people working, and when the upcoming November budget is expected to reveal an uptick in spending on health and social care, the Mums in Music initiative aims to make sure mothers are not left out of the conversation.

The campaign’s latest research also revealed that Journalism (6%) and the Performing Arts (8%) were bottom of the list of industries women feel mothers are able to easily return to, while Healthcare (38%), Education (35%) and Retail (23%) were rated top among those surveyed for supporting their return to work after maternity leave. 

Among the women surveyed working in the media, marketing, advertising, music, arts and creative industries, just one in four felt financially supported enough to return to work, while three in four worried that juggling both work and family will affect the success of their return. Particular barriers identified by two in five women working in the arts included a lack of accommodating measures from their workplace (40%), a lack of access to affordable childcare (40%) and the feeling that their employed treated them differently since becoming a mother (40%).

The data shows the clear need for more support for working mothers, from flexible working hours and affordable childcare, to deeper understanding from employers around the developing needs – and strengths – of new mothers.

Having found her experience of pregnancy and motherhood creatively enriching, but challenging when it came to her return to the concert platform, soprano Lola Ganzarolli launched the initiative to bring more awareness to the barriers mothers face when returning to the workplace – especially in the arts sector.

Talking about the motivation behind her Mums in Music campaign, Lola Ganzarolli commented: ‘They say it takes a village to raise a child, and very often in modern society we don’t have that village who are able to step in. For artists trying to continue their creative career after becoming mothers, a challenging journey is made more difficult by a lack of support from arts organisations. This represents a huge loss for the creative sector – the immense artistic growth women experience with motherhood should be celebrated. With Mums in Music, I hope to establish greater understanding of the needs of mothers returning to their creative careers and a stronger presence for mothers in the arts sphere.” 

Throughout 2026, Lola has worked the understand and champion the needs of mothers in her profession and beyond, integrating the Mums in Music initiative into her performance practice, with a recent collaborative performance in Barcelona seeing her join forces with writer, poet and mother Maria Kabanova for an evening of music and poetry providing the backdrop for a wider discussion about creativity, motherhood and the realities of sustaining an artistic life while raising children.

Lola Ganzarolli’s next concert will take place in Milan, Italy, at Milano Music Zone on 13 October 2026.

Taking place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November 2026, this year’s festival, African Routes 2026: Fair Play, will bring together leading dancers, choreographers, academics, artists and community practitioners for a programme of workshops, panel discussions, masterclasses and live performances.

Hosted at The Black-E, the festival is open to everyone, with events listed as free/by donation. The vibrant programme continues African Routes’ exploration of inequality, diversity and inclusion through African dance and music, with each day built around one of three themes: Fairness, Freedom and Friendship.

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Friday: Fairness

The festival begins on Friday 6th November with a day dedicated to Fairness, examining education, opportunity and access within dance and the wider arts.

Following an opening libation from Dr H Patten MBE and a welcome from Karen Gallagher MBE and Andrea Vaz CEO, the first panel brings together Beverley Glean MBE, Dr Sharon Watson MBE DL and Dr H Patten MBE to discuss education and access, their own career pathways and the importance of creating opportunities for the next generation.

One of Friday’s highlights will be a masterclass from internationally renowned choreographer nora chipaumire, alongside interdisciplinary artist tyronneisaacstuart. Their nhaka: art Making, the animist body, and radical Black African presences session draws on chipaumire‘s practice rooted in Shona culture and spirituality, combining physical practice, sound, gesture, language and critical discussion.

Later, Dr Leona Vaughn, Andrew Barney, Anna Louise Loy and Ithalia Johnson will present Liverpool, Reparations and Reparatory Justice, using visual art, music and movement to explore research around reparatory justice and Black health and wellbeing. The day concludes with a showcase featuring dance students from regional higher and further education institutions from 6.15 – 8pm

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Saturday: Freedom

Saturday 7th November turns its attention to Freedom, exploring what artistic freedom means for performers, practitioners, leaders and curators.

The programme starts with an Artists Coffee Morning, followed by a masterclass from award-winning interdisciplinary performer Akeim Toussaint Buck. Drawing on African diasporic dance practices and his own Beatmotion approach, the session will use movement and voice as tools for improvisation and creative expression.

nora chipaumire returns for a Black Dance Lecture, before Akeim Toussaint Buck joins David Blake, Yusra Warsama and Nathan Powell for a discussion on Freedom through leadership and curation. The panel will consider creative decision-making, producing work and ideas of success and failure within an artistic career.

Saturday culminates in a Triple Bill performance featuring IRIE! dance theatre, the IRIE! Performance Project and Francis Angol/Movement Angol starting at 7pm.

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Sunday: Friendship

The final day, Sunday 8th November, celebrates Friendship, community and the sheer joy of dancing together.

A morning panel entitled Friendship, the power of dancing with communities will feature Maxine Brown, Kerri Ankrah-Lucas and Wendy Okoli, looking at dance’s ability to bring people together and strengthen communities.

In the afternoon, Francis Angol and Dr H Patten MBE will come together for an In Conversation: Men in Dance session. Workshops follow, including one led by Zimbabwean-Scouse dance artist Ruvimbo Bliss Munodawafa, whose developing practice combines African diasporic movement, somatic dance and influences from her Zimbabwean roots and Liverpool identity.

The weekend then comes to a celebratory close as Maxine Brown presents the Bend Down Low Community Showcase, with the performance scheduled from 6.15pm to 8.15pm.

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A special celebration of Liverpool-born pioneer Lilian Bader

The African Routes celebrations will also continue beyond the main festival weekend with a special film, talk and performance on Wednesday 11th November, celebrating the life and legacy of Lilian Bader, a pioneering Black British woman whose remarkable story began in Liverpool.

Born Lilian Mary Bailey in Liverpool in 1918, Bader became one of the first Black women to serve in Britain’s armed forces. After initially facing discrimination because of her Barbadian heritage, she joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in 1941, training in the highly skilled role of instrument repairer and eventually rising to the rank of corporal.

Her achievements did not end with her wartime service. Bader later earned a history degree from the University of London, trained as a teacher and began a second career in education. She died in 2015 at the age of 97, leaving a legacy spanning military service, education and Black British history.

The special 11th November film, performance and talk offers an opportunity to celebrate that extraordinary legacy in the city where her story began.

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African Routes: Bringing the city to life with dance and cultural celebration

African Routes 2026: Fair Play takes place Friday 6th – Sunday 8th November 2026 at The Black-E, 1 Great George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EW. Friday runs from 10.30am, Saturday from 10.30am and Sunday from 10.30am, with programmes continuing into the evening. The events are open to all and are listed as free/by donation.

Whether you’re already immersed in the world of dance, want to discover more about African and African diasporic movement, or simply enjoy experiencing different cultures and creative ideas, African Routes 2026: Fair Play promises a fascinating and welcoming weekend of movement, discussion, learning and performance in the heart of Liverpool.

African Routes 2026: Fair Play / 6th — 8th November 2026 / The Black-E, 1 Great George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EW

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ERAN, GrooveGeneration and Terri B! come together for ‘Say My Name’, a club-focused cut that sits somewhere between disco house and classic vocal house. The track lands on 2nd October via Vibora Music.

The production starts from ERAN, also known as Eran Hersh, and his unmistakable range of musical influences. His trademark dancefloor ready melodically tuned tech/house sound – heavy on percussion, groove and atmosphere – gives the track its foundation, while Groove Generation add a noticeably funkier touch. The Budapest duo brings the bounce, working in disco-leaning elements, chunky bass and a more upbeat house feel that shifts the track towards peak-time territory.

Over the top sits Terri B!, whose vocal needs little introduction. Her delivery gives ‘Say My Name’ a strong house feel, bringing the soul and personality that ties the two production styles together. It’s a combination that makes sense: Hersh’s darker, percussive approach, Groove Generation’s love of disco and house, and Terri B!’s long-standing connection to the vocal side of dance music.

For Hersh, ‘Say My Name’ is another addition to a rapidly expanding catalogue. The DJ and producer has built a reputation around a sound that draws on deep and melodic house alongside tribal rhythms and Middle Eastern influences. His work has taken him from festivals including EDC, BPM Festival and Zamna to clubs across Miami, Ibiza and Dubai, while his releases have appeared on Insomniac Records, Armada Music, Spinnin’ Records and Ultra Records. His CV also includes collaborations and remixes involving Madonna, Snoop Dogg, Timati, Bob Sinclar, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia and Alicia Keys, with his music now passing 100 million Spotify streams.

GrooveGeneration have been making their name out of Budapest with a sound rooted in house music but heavily influenced by the disco and club records of the 2000s. The duo combine funky basslines, filtered disco touches and tougher house grooves, giving their productions a familiar quality without sounding like straightforward throwbacks. Their recent release ‘Here We Groove’ pays testament to their individual influences, weaving classic feeling instrumentation into their infectious knowledge of what makes people move.

Terri B! brings a different kind of history to the record. She first found international success as the lead singer of 2 Eivissa, whose ‘Oh La La La’ topped the charts in Spain and Italy, before going on to work with artists including Avicii, Roger Sanchez, Laidback Luke, Cazzette, Ralphi Rosario and ATB. Her career has since stretched across dance, songwriting, production and soul, with more than 20 Top 100 records, three Billboard Dance Chart #1s and writing credits for artists including Sarah Connor, Medina and Chris Norman. Her work with The Terri Green Project has also earned her four UK Soul Chart #1s and four US Indie Soul Chart #1s, as well as an Indie Soul Best Female Vocal Grammy in 2022. Her work on ‘Say My Name’ carries on her storied career in true 

Be sure to check out ‘Say My Name’ by ERAN, GrooveGeneration and Terri B! when it releases on 2nd October 2026, exclusively via Vibora Music!

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Long before reality television became a global phenomenon, there was Seven Up! The groundbreaking documentary first aired in 1964, introducing viewers to a group of seven-year-old British children from different social backgrounds. Every seven years, cameras returned to discover where life had taken them. Among those original children was Liverpool’s Peter Davies.

More than six decades later, the story has finally reached its conclusion with 70 Up. The final instalment aired on ITV in September 2026, bringing to an end an extraordinary television project that evolved from an examination of Britain’s class system into something much bigger: a study of what it means to live a human life. For Peter, however, this wasn’t simply television. This was his life.

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And behind the remarkable television story is another, perhaps less familiar one — about a man who has increasingly found purpose through creativity. Peter’s relationship with Up has been complicated. Having cameras periodically return to examine your relationships, career, successes, disappointments and personal life is an experience very few people can understand.

“My involvement in the series goes back to the age of 6 – it’s been part of my whole life, so it’s difficult to imagine it not being there,” Peter said. “When I was younger, especially a young adult, the downside of it was the degree of intrusion into my life. I’m not an extrovert, so that was difficult to deal with at times.”

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That relationship became particularly difficult after Peter criticised Margaret Thatcher’s government and subsequently found himself facing fierce criticism from sections of the tabloid press. “I was quite shocked at how vitriolic these papers could be, and I decided that I didn’t want that again, and withdrew from the series for a few years.”

Eventually, Peter returned — but this time on his own terms. Instead of simply being someone whose life was being documented, Peter could use the extraordinary platform to showcase the things he was creating. “When I returned, it was on condition that ITV focus on my creative projects, and that was when …Up began to have a better impact on my life.”

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The conclusion of 70 Up has understandably left Peter with conflicting emotions. “Mixed feelings,” he said. “I won’t miss that intrusion, or the worry about how I’m going to come across to so many viewers, but of course I do recognise the significance of the series – it’s often been called the greatest documentary series of all time – and the private screening of it was for all of us quite an emotional occasion.”

The final programme proved emotional for viewers too, with the conclusion prompting widespread reflection on a series that allowed audiences to watch real people grow, change, love, lose and age across more than six decades. For Peter, the ending is still sinking in. “The last half hour of the final episode was very moving, and I’m still processing how I feel about that,” he said. “I will also miss members of the film crew, who have become friends over the years.”

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But while one enormous chapter has closed, Peter’s creative story is very much continuing. For much of his adult life, creativity had to coexist with the realities of earning a living. Peter has written, recorded and performed music throughout adulthood, while also pursuing a professional career that included teaching and working as a Crown Prosecutor. Like countless musicians, however, he discovered that passion doesn’t necessarily pay the mortgage.

“As many people who’ve done the same will agree, unless you’re one of a tiny handful, it’s almost impossible to make enough money from that to pay your bills and bring up kids,” he explained. “So I always had ‘day jobs’, which meant less time for the music.”

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Peter doesn’t speak bitterly about those years. Far from it. “I don’t resent that, it’s just how it is, and the jobs I did were OK, and I made some great friends. But reaching a stage of life where those day jobs could finally disappear created something precious: Time. The reality now is that I’ve been able to give up the day jobs and focus on various projects. Basically, I’ve been able to do more!”

And he certainly has. Alongside continuing to make music, Peter has written his debut novel and co-written a stage musical. Interestingly, he doesn’t claim creativity provides some magical route to permanent happiness. Instead, he makes a more meaningful distinction. “That hasn’t necessarily made me happier all the time, but it has made me feel more fulfilled, which in turn has a positive impact on my mental health,” he says.

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Perhaps the most fascinating connection between Peter’s creative work and his extraordinary television experience can be found in his debut novel, Valediction Records. His recent debut novel, the book centres on former members of a late-70s band whose lives remain haunted decades later by the collapse of the group. Former bandmates Stephen, Philip and Martin carry guilt, resentment, addiction and illness into later life, until events force them to confront the unfinished business of their past.

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On the surface, it’s a story about musicians. Underneath, it’s about something universal: Time. And that’s where an unexpected connection with 7 Up emerges. Peter hadn’t deliberately set out to replicate anything about the documentary series when writing his novel. In fact, he hadn’t even recognised the connection himself. “It was never intentionally based on that experience!” he says.

“Only when I was later interviewed by Tania Ruiz of La Vida Liverpool and I was asked that very perceptive question did I realise that 7 Up had without any doubt subconsciously impacted upon my thinking when I was drafting the story,” he explains. Suddenly, the similarities were obvious. Just as viewers of Up encounter the same people at radically different stages of their lives, Valediction Records looks backwards and forwards across decades, examining how the people we once were continue to inhabit the people we eventually become.

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It’s a remarkable case of life quietly finding its way into art. “7 Up started as an examination of social class in Britain but became much more,” Peter explained. “It became a story of what it means to lead a human life. I think that all novelists aspire to write about that. I have heard other writers talking about how their novel/poem/song/play in some mysterious way takes on a life of its own, and goes off in an unexpected direction. I love that idea.”

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Valediction Records has attracted enthusiastic responses since publication, with reviewers praising both its music-filled world and emotional themes. Screenwriter Ray Connolly described it as having a “filmic quality”, while playwright and journalist Zoe Lewis called it a “heart-warming tale of rock and roll, love and hope”. But for Peter, perhaps the greatest reward is simply discovering that his story means something to readers.

“I have had a lot of nice reviews and positive feedback – that vindication is what every writer seeks, the money is a secondary concern. The story of a post-punk band operating in the late seventies/early eighties has understandably struck a chord — apologies for the unintended pun! — with readers who remember that period and with anyone who has ever played in a band. The broader issues within that story — time passing, regret, love, redemption — are the ones we all face,” Peter said. “I would hope that anyone could read Valediction Records and recognise something of themselves in there.”

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Long before Peter became a published novelist, there was music. His musical journey can be traced back to late-1970s London and the explosion of punk. After playing in several bands, Peter began looking for his own musical identity. His admiration for Elvis Costello led him towards Gram Parsons and, gradually, into Americana and alternative country.

That journey eventually produced The Good Intentions, centred around Peter and his wife Gabrielle Monk. The Liverpool Americana outfit has toured in Britain and America, appeared on Bob Harris’s BBC Radio 2 country programme and won Best Americana Band at the British Country Music Awards in 2011. The Good Intentions have now been together for around 20 years, with various musicians joining Peter and Gabi for recordings and live performances.

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Peter’s creativity has also found another outlet — theatre. Together with fellow Merseyside songwriter Jimmy Rae, Peter co-wrote Under The Mersey Moon, a country music stage production telling the story of struggling songwriter Danny Rogers and a journey that takes him from Liverpool towards Nashville — only for him to discover something rather different from the success he originally sought.

It’s another project in which music becomes the vehicle for a bigger story about life, dreams, family and finding your place in the world. Following sell-out productions at New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion, the show is heading to Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre from 11th–13th November 2026, featuring 13 original songs performed by a live five-piece band and local cast.

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There is something wonderfully circular about Peter Davies’ story. At seven years old, somebody else pointed a camera at him and began telling his story. More than 60 years later, Peter is telling stories himself. Through songs. Through theatre. And now through fiction.

Perhaps Valediction Records and 7 Up were always destined to have something in common. Both begin with individual lives but ultimately ask much bigger questions. What happens to our dreams? How much of the person we once were survives inside us? What do we regret? Who do we love? And what do we do with the time we have left? For Peter, the answer increasingly seems to be: create something.

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The cameras that have periodically returned throughout almost his entire life have finally stopped rolling. The landmark television experiment has reached its conclusion. But at 70, Liverpool’s original reality television star isn’t looking backwards. There are songs waiting to be recorded, stories waiting to be written and stages waiting to be filled. After a lifetime spent having his life documented, Peter Davies is now firmly in control of the next chapter.

Peter Davies / 70 UP

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