Live Odyssey announces exclusive collaboration with John Lennon's family

26 March 2025 - Press release

FIRST TIME REVELATIONS DOCUMENTING HIS EARLY YEARS

A MULTI SENSORY JOHN LENNON EXHIBITION COMBINING ART, SOUNDSCAPES, PROJECTIONS, RARE ARTEFACTS & LIVE PERFORMANCES

 

Live Odyssey has announced an exclusive collaboration with John Lennon's sister Julia Baird for its opening on 22 May.  This authentic artistically driven immersive exhibit within Live Odyssey captures John Lennon's life and musical journey.  This deeply moving tribute details the early years that shaped Lennon through to a life of stratospheric fame with the Beatles.  This is the brutally honest story of The Beatles legend by his sister Julia, who reveals the unorthodox childhood they shared, memories of their mother, renewed family bonds, and the many sides of John Lennon. 

This multi-sensory exhibition combining art, soundscapes, projections, rare artefacts, and live performances will transport audiences into John Lennon's world. A ground-breaking approach to biographical storytelling that transforms his history into a living, breathing event guiding audiences through John's inspiration, influences and personal experiences. Fans will have a unique, intimate and emotional connection to the singer's legacy via this exhibit at Live Odyssey. 

Julia is set to reveal the battle between two strong, self-willed women - John's mother and his Aunt Mimi - to win custody of John. Mimi finally won and removed John from his mother, aged five. But as John grew up, he would frequently return home - spending time with his mother and half-sisters, learning his love of music from his mother, and hanging out, playing guitar with his childhood friend Paul McCartney. Julia is candid about the sadness as well as the joy of their broken family life. She also details the devastating loss of their mother Julia in a road accident - and describes the painful legacy for the entire family, especially John as he garners extreme fame with the Beatles.

"I'm pleased to tell the inside story of my brother John, at Live Odyssey" Julia Baird

This is just one exciting aspect of London's newest music experience that takes fans on a journey through British Music History, with early bird ticket prices ending the end of this month.  This immersive and interactive ground-breaking tribute to the sounds that shaped Britain set in the heart of Camden is set to delight music fans of all ages. The innovative attraction offers a unique trip through six decades of UK music, blending state-of-the-art technology with live performance that celebrates the nation's most iconic sounds and artists. This is a show, exhibition museum and immersive live experience rolled into one.

Music fans will go on a two-and-a-half-hour musical adventure that captures the evolution of British music, from the early anthems of the 60s and 70s to the Britpop explosion of the 90s and today's cutting-edge hits. Fans will get excited from the start as you enter via The Clash steps before moving through 6 different rooms, each immerses guests in a different musical era, recreating the sights, sounds, and cultural moments that defined each decade. There is freedom of movement between the live rooms and adjoining bars in most so people can party all the way through the experience.  Live Odyssey closes with a 3D immersive travel through space with star walls and 3D visionary to a Roger Taylor (Queen) song.

Live Odyssey boasts previously unseen live footage as well as authentic photography from the UK's vibrant music scene.  In addition, there will be heritage items from artists that will be constantly changing including Bowie's microphone from Glastonbury, leads from Lennon's 'Imagine' recording alongside original album art that includes Beatles magical mystery tour, Kate Bush's 'The Whole Story' and Rolling Stones 'Slow Rollers'.

The space features a unique Hologram Room, a cutting-edge space within the attraction that will feature icons from British music history immortalised via a hologram. To mark the launch there is an exclusive holographic performance by The Libertines, one of the UKs most influential 21^st Century acts, known for their raw charisma and exciting live performance.  Filmed, in part, in their iconic red military costumes, the hologram show recreates their classic charm while embracing futuristic technology. Unseen behind-the-scenes footage and photography from the holographic shoot will also be unveiled as part of the Live Odyssey experience, giving fans an intimate look at the band's creative process.

Live Odyssey has partnered with Pop Nouveau, holder of one of the largest private collections of music art in the world, to curate the exhibition that will celebrate iconic album and single covers, and unseen artwork that have defined generations of artists. The space features a rotating collection of 3,500 original album and single cover artworks, live art installations, and exclusive prints for sale.  A highlight will be the Lennon Wired Exhibition, created by renowned artist James Wilkinson. Each piece in the collection features intricate segments from microphone leads, which was acquired from the sale of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Tittenhurst Park estate. This collection pays tribute to John Lennon's artistic legacy and eclectic style.

The exhibition will also include 'The Tapes WE Left Behind' – a striking collection that showcases art created from Master Tapes from some of the world's most iconic musicians, including Queen, David Bowie, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Morrissey and Duran Duran.

The live bands are carefully curated using the best musicians in the business paying homage to the best and most iconic artists whilst reworking their songs in a way that befits their legacy.  This spectacular music show will stand alone letting the music speak.

 

Tickets & General information: www.liveodyssey.co.uk