Beatles Museum: London’s Rooftop Gig Site to Open in 2022
Abbey Road’s Final Note: Beatles Museum Set to Open in London
Imagine this: the last note of ‘The End’ fades away, and the Fab Four step off the stage at the Savile Row, London, for the very last time. This iconic moment in music history, which took place on a chilly January night in 1969, is set to be commemorated in a unique way. The Beatles are opening their first official museum right on the site of their final live performance.
From Savile Row to a Museum: A New Chapter
The Beatles’ final gig, known as the ‘Rooftop Concert’, was a spontaneous performance atop Apple Corps’ London headquarters. Now, after half a century, the rooftop is set to become a hub for Beatles fans from around the globe. The new museum, named ‘The Beatles: Get Back to Abbey Road’, is a joint venture between Apple Corps and the National Trust, the conservation charity that owns the building.
The museum, scheduled to open its doors in 2022, will offer a immersive experience, transporting visitors back to that cold January day. It will house memorabilia, including the instruments used during the rooftop performance, and showcase never-before-seen footage and photographs. The rooftop itself will be transformed into a public space, allowing fans to stand where John, Paul, George, and Ringo once did.
Malta’s Beatles Connection: A Trip Down Memory Lane
While the museum is set to open in London, Malta’s Beatles fans can reminisce about the band’s local connection. In the 1960s, Malta was a popular filming location for the band. The island’s Mediterranean charm served as the backdrop for the promotional film ‘Hello, Goodbye’, shot at the historic Fort St. Angelo in Birgu. Fans can still visit the fort today and imagine the Beatles strumming their guitars against the ancient stone walls.
Malta’s love for the Beatles continues to this day. Every year, local bands and musicians gather to celebrate the band’s music at the annual BeatlesFest Malta, held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. The festival, now in its seventh year, is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Fab Four.
Back in London, the upcoming museum promises to be a must-visit destination for Beatles fans worldwide. The museum’s curator, Jane Davis, promises an experience that will ‘transport visitors back in time to that magical moment when the Beatles played their final live show’.
So, mark your calendars, Beatles fans. In 2022, the rooftop where it all ended will open its doors once again, this time to celebrate the music that changed the world.
