Those in attendance saw 12 local bands perform all 13 albums recorded by the Fab Four, with the event lasting from 12pm until 11pm. The event enjoyed a real family friendly feel, with kids entertainment available for most of the day upstairs, and fans aged from babies to pensioners enjoying the live music on offer all day.
Brothers Stuart and Scott McGachan co-founded The Beatles Marathon UK last year in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation – a charity founded by rugby player Doddie Weir OBE, dedicated to funding research into Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
In 2021, their father Pat McGachan was diagnosed with MND, with his health quickly deteriorating over the next couple of years, and Pat sadly passed away 10 days before the inaugural Beatles Marathon in November, 2023.
Taking to Facebook on Saturday night, organisers said: “Today has been absolutely fantastic, and it was great to see ~500 of you join us at @portobellotownhall, including volunteers!
“We are proud to have put on this special event in Pat's memory, raising valuable money for @myname5doddie - helping them to raise money to find a cure for Motor Neuron Disease.
9. The main man
Stuart McGachan, who co-founded The Beatles Marathon UK with his brother Scott in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, pictured on stage at this year's event at Portobello Town Hall. | Dan Chorley
10. Well done
The event organisers raised money throughout the day for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation – a charity founded by rugby player Doddie Weir OBE, dedicated to funding research into Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and offering vital support to those living with the illness, as well as their families. | Dan Chorley
11. Little Help From My Friends
It was great to see so many local musicians give up their time to play the back catalogue of the Beatles at Portobello Town Hall to raise much needed money for charity. | Dan Chorley
12. Magical
Local band Unrising Sun pictured on stage on Saturday, performing the Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine albums at Portobello Town Hall. | Dan Chorley