Welcome to The Hillsborough Memorial Website

"Kevin McManus and I were asked by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Steve Rotheram,
to put together an appropriate musical tribute to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, Kevin McManus from Merseyside ACME joint projector co-ordinator."
Philip Hayes Director of The Picket Liverpool.

Hillsborough Memorial Project

The project has the full support of Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Football Club, Hillsborough Family Support Group and the former players association ‘Liverpool Legends ’. What we have done is produce a recording of 'Fields of Athenry', (Peter St. John) featuring Liverpool Musicians: John Power, Peter Hooton, Mick Head, Nick Kilroe and Robert Taylor, former Liverpool FC players, members of the Hillsborough Familes and others.

(The Kop Choir) As I'm sure you know the song in its adapted form ‘Fields of Anfield Road’ has become a real favourite at Anfield ! We've also included other appropriate songs on the CD by Pete Wylie, Elvis Costello and James Walsh from Starsailor- see cover attached- not for public distribution yet. The Hillsborough Commemorative website want to put out a record that every Liverpool fan can identify with and which will be see as a respectful commemoration of the 20th anniversary. Any money is raised will be given to the Hillsborough Family Support Group.

Background of the Hillsborough Memorial Project

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Steve Rotheram approached Philip Hayes of the Picket Music venue in Liverpool and Kevin McManus of Merseyside ACME and asked them to put together an appropriate musical tribute to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster on 15th April 2009. (Steve Rotheram had already approached Liverpool Football Club, Hillsborough Family Support Group and the former players association ‘Liverpool Legends’ to consult with them and to gain their support for the idea).

Kevin McManus and Philip Hayes enlisted the services of Peter Hooton of the Farm to assist with the project, because of his close connections with the fans at the ground. They decided after seeking the views of fellow fans to get together a version of ‘Fields of Anfield Road’ The song in its original version ‘Fields of Athenry’, was written by Peter St. John from Ireland, who kindly donated the song for this CD release.

New CD Release 06.04.2009

The CD will be released on 6th April via iTunes and will also be available in LFC club shop.
The 20th Anniversary of the Hillsborough is on 15th April 2009 when a number of other
tributes are taking place across the city. Click here to buy the CD.

Thank you for your support.

Nancy Ostrander for cover photograph, Steve Lindsey, Peter St. John for 'Fields of Athenry', Paul Mallon at MCPS Ireland, The 'Mighty' Pete Wylie, Declan McManus, James and Andrew Walsh, Lee Puddefoot at Universal Music, Steve Maidment and Gill Taylor, John Power, Mick Head, Peter Hooton, Robert Taylor, Nick Kilroe, Alan McKenna, Kevin McManus and all the staff at Merseyside ACME, Ken and Mike Nelson, Tim and Paul Speed at Elevator Studios, Councillors Warren Bradley, Joe Anderson, Peter Millea and Steve Rotheram. Colin Hilton and officers of Liverpool City Council.

Staff at Liverpool Town Hall. Members of the Lord Mayors Charity Appeal Committee. Lady Mayoress Mrs Sandra Rotheram. Stephanie Power, Mike Carney at Mike's Studio, Jake Hargreaves and Paul Rodgers at LFC TV, John Aldridge, Dave Pichillingi at Liverpool Sound City, Phil Rose at Sentric Music, Jon Hall at Spank Records, John Chandler at Liverpool Irish Festival, Chris Bolland, Fiona McConnell, Alan Bornat, David Cassidy at DcWeb Ltd. Gary Ferguson, Gerry Marsden, Connie Lush, Dave Gilhooley, Howard Gayle, Chris Perry-Metcalf, Alex Fletcher, Eddie Lundon, Gary Daly, Dave Kirkby, John Bishop, Bruce Grobbelaar, Kenny Dalglish, Alan Kennedy, Phil Thompson, Mark Phythian, Darren Jones, Sarah Quinn, Gareth Frimston, ‘Fields of Anfield Road’ 4 track CD will be available to download from Itunes for 6th April 2009.