Stephen Travers
Stephen Travers is a former bass player for the Miami Showband, a prominent Irish band that was tragically involved in the Miami Showband massacre in 1975, where he survived a horrific attack that left several band members dead. He has since become an advocate for victims of violence, sharing his experiences and working towards reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
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Recent news mentions
Stephen Travers collaborated with Yvonne Watterson on a project titled The Bass Player – Surviving the Miami Showband Massacre.
Ireland has Newgrange’s light show, Mexico has a sky dance – both welcome brighter days – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-21
Stephen Travers survived the Miami Showband massacre and later sought the truth about the events.
The Miami Showband massacre: what led to the killing of the ‘Irish Beatles’? | Music
United Kingdom· 2025-08-17
Stephen Travers is a surviving member of the Miami Showband who spoke about the impact of the attack.
Surviving Miami Showband members remember their bandmates on 50th anniversary of atrocity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-01
Stephen Travers is a bass player who survived the Miami Showband massacre.
‘The trauma lasts for ever’ – Stephen Travers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
