PLANET OF THE 80’S – Southampton based
Planet of the 80’s are an experienced five piece (plus sound engineer) tribute to the great music of the 80s.
Formed specifically for the corporate/private sector with the intention to carry on a tradition of keeping alive the spirit of the 80s, Planet of the 80’s are the perfect choice for any party, event or function. Within the group there is vast experience with members having played all over the UK and abroad in as many types of situations and venues as you can think of, from boat parties on the Thames to someone’s front living room there really is no show too big or too small.
Planet of the 80’s cover hits from great artists and bands from the decade such as Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Queen, U2, Simple Minds, Nick Kershaw, Paul Young to name but a few.
The usual show format is 2 x 45min sets plus one or two encores.
A full p.a. system with sound engineer is provided within the fee as is stage lighting for the band.
Music between sets can be provided which consists of a popular mix of 80’s classics stored on laptop and played through the pa system for the guests enjoyment.
So order yourself a Tequila Sunrise and prepare to be transported back to a time when hair styles were highly flammable, mobile phones were the size of an average family car, and Simon Cowells trousers were still in fashion…welcome to Planet of the 80’s.
EXAMPLE SETLIST
- Hungry Like The Wolf- Duran Duran
- Don’t You Forget About Me- Simple Minds
- Wouldn’t It Be Good- Nick Kershaw
- I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me- Nick Kershaw
- Radio Gaga- Queen
- A Kind Of Magic- Queen
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World- Tears For Fears
- Dancing On The Ceiling- Lionel Richie
- Pride- U2
- With Or Without You- U2
- The Power Of Love- Huey Lewis & The News
- Dancing With Tears In My Eyes- Ultravox
- Cars- Gary Newman
- Gold- Spandau Ballet
- Kayleigh- Marillion
- Freedom- Wham
- Wherever I Lay My Hat- Paul Young
- Somewhere In My Heart- Aztec Camera
- Just Can’t Get Enough- Depeche Mode
- Shattered Dreams- Johnny Hates Jazz
- Take On Me- Aharossana-Toto
- Summer Of 69- Bryan Adams
- A Little Respect- Erasure
- Animal- Def Leppard
- Jump – Van Halen
- Billy Jean – Michael Jackson
PREVIOUS CLIENTS
- De-Vere Hotels
- BBC
- Pontins
- Haven
- Farnham Castle
- Craven Cottage Fulham FC
- Plaza Theatre Romsey
- The Rosebowl Hants
- The Ageus Bowl Hants
- Cardiff Bay Hotel
- Deepcut Military Base
- British Heart Foundation fund raiser with Tony Hadley
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