Incredible legacy of music icon Mike Peters to be celebrated in 'funeral like no other'
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The funeral of much-loved The Alarm frontman, Mike Peters MBE, will take place today (Thursday). Family, friends, music and entertainment industry associates and fans will gather in Dyserth, to say a fond farewell and pay tribute to Mike.
The legendary musician and cancer campaigner, from Prestatyn, passed away on April 29 after a brave 30-year battle with cancer.
The service will take place at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan, Waterfall Road, Dyserth and will feature 24 speakers and musicians, offering heartfelt reflections, readings, and performances to honour Mike's remarkable journey — from rock star to cancer warrior and founder of the Love Hope Strength Foundation.
A big screen will be erected outside the church to allow those gathered outside to be part of the celebration. Around 150 invited guests, many of whom have travelled from the United States, will attend the service along with Mike's widow Jules, 58 and their sons Dylan, 21, and Evan, 18.
Dyan and Evan will carry a casket containing their father's ashes to the church. Following an opening prayer, the congregation will sing Stand by Me accompanied by Dylan and Evan on the guitar. Then Welsh TV presenter and opera singer, Rhys Meirion, who himself is being treated for cancer, will perform Anfonaf Angel.
Mike's youngest son Evan will perform 'Wonderwall', a song they frequently played together. Long-time friend and collaborator Billy Duffy of The Cult and Coloursound will perform a rendition of 'Fade In Fade Out Fade Away', a tribute that echoes the brotherly bond the two shared.
Mike was a proud Welshman and political activist, and to acknowledge this, Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, will speak in remembrance of Mike's contributions to Welsh culture and identity.
Celebrated Welsh singer and campaigner Dafydd Iwan will perform the stirring anthem 'Yma o Hyd', a song synonymous with resilience and national pride — qualities embodied by Mike throughout his life.
'Mike lived as he sang — with passion, courage, and an unshakeable belief in the power of people to make a difference,' said Jules Peters. 'His voice may be still, but his message and music will never fade.
'Mike was so grateful for the love so many people showed him in his lifetime, and we are so grateful for the outpouring of love our family has received in the past few weeks since he died.
'Mike's music will keep us strong, and the community he built for all of us will sustain us. Today is a sad day, but it's also a celebration of his life and the legacy he created. Mike is very much here in spirit.'
(Image: Ashley Crowden/FAW)
Rev. Gregor Lachlann-Waddell, the vicar at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan, added: 'Every funeral is unique and special, and this will be one like no other. It is an honour and a privilege to lead the service here in Dyserth, the village Mike loved so much.
'The celebration we have carefully curated befits a man whose life was marked by music, resilience, and unwavering hope. While staying true to his Welsh roots, Mike found global fame, and the people who have come to celebrate his life today, many travelling thousands of miles, are reflective of the remarkable life he carved for himself and his family.'
Fans are encouraged to share their tributes online and support the continuing work of Love Hope Strength, the charity Mike co-founded to raise awareness and save lives through music.
The service will be streamed on The Alarm YouTube channel. Anyone wishing to donate to the Love Hope Strength Foundation can do so via this link Love Hope Strength Foundation - JustGiving
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