SIXTIES greats The Merseybeats return to the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton next week for a special charity show.

The band - whose many hits included Mister Moonlight, Really Mystified and Wishin' & Hopin' - are at the venue on Tuesday night.

Proceeds will go to Relate Cheshire & Merseyside, a counselling service for local families and young people.

Looking forward to the show, Merseybeats' lead singer and guitarist Tony Crane told the Globe: "We don't really play Merseyside, except maybe once or twice a year, so it's great to be able to play in Wirral.

"I've had such a successful career, it's time to put something back to charity.

"I had known friends of mine, famous people, who had problems with their relationships and had been greatly helped by Relate.

"It is a very good charity and it is a very good cause to raise money for."

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The Merseybeats are in concert at the Floral Pavilion in New  Brighton on Tuesday

The Merseybeats first started performing over fifty years ago at The Cavern Club, Liverpool’s hottest nightclub in the 60s, and played alongside The Beatles and many other bands around in that era.

They still perform throughout the UK and internationally, but say there is nothing quite like playing for a home crowd.

Tony Crane, who lives in Meols, continued: "To be honest, The Merseysbeats have never stopped.

"We were also very lucky in that a lot of our hits were hits all over the world.

“As well as touring England, we also play in Germany, Singapore, America and Kuala Lumpur.

"We've still got a very big fan base, bigger than we had in the 60s. It's always great to meet them after the shows.

"We often play all over the world so it is nice to play for a home crowd and all my family.

"It’s still a great feeling that we get from the audience.

"The people in the fan club especially, including family and friends, always request us to play in Merseyside as they want to see us. Everyone is delighted."

The show is billed as a night of 60s hit records and celebration of Merseyside’s musical heritage.

The band will also tell the stories behind the songs. Supporting them on the night will be fellow '60s band, The Dakotas.

Tickets for Tuesday's show, which starts at 7.30pm, are from the box office on 0151 666 0000.