Son to Perform in Place of His Late ‘80s Rock Icon Father at Festival in 'Touching Celebration'

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Son to Perform in Place of His Late ‘80s Rock Icon Father at Festival in 'Touching Celebration' originally appeared on Parade.

Prior to the death of Mike Peters in April, the Alarm was set to perform on July 6, the closing night of the Lytham Festival in Lancashire, England. Though Peters may have passed, his spirit will still be celebrated the festival.

The Alarm’s official Instagram account announced on Monday, June 30 that Mike Peters’ son, Evan, will perform a selection of his songs to honor his father.

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“On Sunday, 6th July, this year’s TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival will host a heartfelt tribute to the beloved musician and campaigner Mike Peters of The Alarm,” the announcement reads.

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“Originally scheduled to perform on the festival’s closing night before headliners Simple Minds and Texas, The Alarm’s appearance was sadly cancelled following Mike’s passing in April at the age of 66, after battling an aggressive form of lymphoma,” it continues.

“In a touching celebration of his life and music, Mike’s son, Evan Peters, will take to the stage to honour his father’s legacy by performing a selection of his songs,” it concludes. “We hope to see you there, and pay tribute together. ❤️.”

The post is accompanied by a sweet black-and-white photo of Mike Peters’ kissing a baby he’s holding in his arms, presumably young Evan.

Fans approved of the announcement in the comments.

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“A well deserved tribute to Mike Peters 🥲🙏💖,” wrote one.

“We miss you Mike you are a great man,” another added.

Related: Alarm Fans ‘Devastated’ by Singer Mike Peters’ Death at 66

Formed in 1977 as a punk band originally called the Toilets, the Alarm went on to success in the early ‘80s, opening for U2, a band whom they were often compared to, with their stadium-ready rock anthems and uplifting lyrical themes.

Signed to the I.R.S. Records label, which was also home to the Go-Go’s and R.E.M., the Alarm soon became college radio favorites in the U.S. with songs like “The Stand,” “Sixty Eight Guns” and “Rain in the Summertime.” The band went on to headline its own tours as well as open for other acts, including Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

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The Lytham Festival runs from July 3-6. Headliners include Stevie Wonder on July 3, Alanis Morissette on July 4, Justin Timberlake on July 5, and Simple Minds and Texas. That day will also include the tribute to Mike Peters and the Alarm.

Son to Perform in Place of His Late ‘80s Rock Icon Father at Festival in 'Touching Celebration' first appeared on Parade on Jul 1, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.