Recommended for themed events Based in Hertfordshire but travels UK wide
Fantastic 6-piece male & female lead tribute to the unique musical decade of the 1980’s. Fully costumed and made up and with a top class sound system, the band play all the well known classics and No1 hits of the day so you won’t be able to stop dancing! Prices: From £1560 +
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"I just want to tell you that we were very happy with NOW80’s. They were just as we hoped they could be. All the people on board liked them.
Line up:6 piece band: female lead vocals, male lead vocals, drums, bass, keyboard, lead guitar
Highlights * Fantastic 80s themed band! * Repertoire includes the biggest 80s hits from Madonna, Wham!, Cyndi Lauper, Human League, Bucks Fizz, Culture Club, Duran Duran, Kylie Minogue & many more! * Previous experience includes supporting The Lightning Seeds and performing for clients and venues included Chicago Rock Cafes, Airtours, Westfield College London and more!
There are currently a few bands who pay tributes to just one 1980's band but Now 80s play only big hits from numerous bands throughout the decade (e.g. Madonna, Wham!, Cyndi Lauper, Human League, Bucks Fizz, Culture Club, Duran Duran, Kylie Minogue, Madness, Kim Wilde, Dexy's, etc).
They are very well established and extremely popular, particularly at universities throughout the UK where they have built an excellent reputation and have played for audiences up to 5,000 people. They put on a real show to remember, with plenty of dancing and 1980's clothes and make-up (and not only from the lead singers!).
Background music can be provided on an MP3 player. These are professionally mixed compilations. Given enough notice custom-made compilations can be produced.
The band also have their own excellent quality PA & lighting system.
Previous venues: Swansea University Summer Ball, supporting The Lightning Seeds (largest University Summer Ball in the UK). Queen Mary & Westfield College, London. Parties for several companies, for example Saatchi & Saatchi, Airtours, etc. The Porchester Centre, Bayswater. The Guildhall, Southampton. The Grand, Clapham, London. Wedgwood Rooms, Portsmouth. Roadhouse, Covent Garden. Chicago Rock Cafe, Northampton. The Limelight Club, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Many Universities & Colleges - for example; Sunderland, Ealing, Carmarthon, Brighton, Wakefield, Aberystwyth, Stirling, Lancaster, Guildford, Preston, Cardiff, Norwich, Liverpool, Hull, Durham, Nottingham, Bath, Eastbourne, Bognor and lots of others.
- RECENT APPRAISALS - "We thought you were very professional and great fun too. We can’t thank you enough for making it such a memorable evening, that we didn’t want to end."
"Everything went according to plan on the day and comments from family and friends on what a great time they had have been overwhelming, each with a special compliment to the band. The band added that something special to the day."
"Absolutely fantastic. First class. Have recommended to lots of people. Definitely use you again. Many thanks."
"It was so nice to see so many of our guests up dancing to the music - something that is always on the Bride and Bridgrooms mind I'm sure. It was a perfect end to a perfect day and for that we wanted to thank you."
"The band were brilliant, and everyone I spoke to really enjoyed the entertainment, so many thanks to you for arranging everything."
Now 80s's Set List / Repertoire
1999 – Prince Ant Music – Adam & The Ants Baggy Trousers – Madness Billy Jean – Michael Jackson Borderline – Madonna Celebration – Kool & The Gang Cherish – Madonna Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners Crazy For You – Madonna Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen Do They Know It’s Christmas – Band Aid – xmas Do You Really Want To Hurt Me – Culture Club Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen Don’t You Want Me – Human League Down Under – Men At Work Dress You Up – Madonna Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross Especially For You – Kylie & Jason Every Breath You Take – Police Express Yourself – Madonna Eye Of The Tiger Fairytale Of New York – Pogues & Kirsty MacColl – xmas Fame – Irene Cara Final Countdown Flashdance (What A Feeling) – Irene Cara Footloose – Kenny Loggins Freedom – Wham Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jnr Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndie Lauper Gold – Spandau Ballet Grange Hill Theme Tune Hey Mickey – Toni Basil Holiday – Madonna Hot Stuff – Donna Summer House Of Fun – Madness I Should Be So Lucky – Kylie Minogue I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – Nik Kershaw I’m So Excited – Pointer Sisters I’m Your Man – Wham Islands In The Stream – Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton I’ve Had The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes Into The Groove – Madonna It’s Raining Men – Weather Girls I Would Walk 500 Miles – Proclaimers Jump – Van Halen – segment Karma Chameleon – Culture Club Kids In America – Kim Wilde Last Christmas – Wham Lay All Your Love On Me – Abba Let’s Hear It For The Boy – Deniece Williams Like A Prayer – Madonna Like A Virgin – Madonna Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi Love Shack – B52s Lucky Star – MadonnA Making Your Mind Up – Bucks Fizz Material Girl – Madonna Nine To Five – Dolly Parton One Step Beyond – Madness Open Your Heart – Madonna Over & Over – Madonna Papa Don’t Preach – Madonna Power Of Love – Huey Lewis & The News Prince Charming – Adam & The Ants Red Red Wine – UB40 Reflex – Duran Duran Relax – Frankie Goes To Hollywood Rio – Duran Duran Somebody Else’s Guy – Jocelyn Brown Stand & Deliver – Adam & The Ants Summer Of ’69 – Bryan Adams Super Trouper – Abba Tainted Love – Soft Cell Take On Me – A-Ha True Blue – Madonna Two Tribes – Frankie Goes To Hollywood True – Spandau Ballet Uptown Girl – Billy Joel Venus – Bananarama Video Killed The Radio Star – Buggles Vienna – Ultravox Vogue – Madonna Wake Me Up Before You Go–Go – Wham Walk Like An Egyptian – Bangles Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves We Built This City – Starship (segment) Where’s The Party – Madonna White Wedding – Billy Idol Word Up – Cameo intro only You Spin Me Round – Dead Or Alive Zoom – Fat Larry’s Band
Christmas Repertoire! Do They Know It’s Christmas – Band Aid Fairytale Of New York – Pogues & Kirsty MacColl Last Christmas – Wham
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Customer reviews for Now 80s
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06/11/2012 Now 80s
"I just want to tell you that we were very happy with NOW80’s. They were just as we hoped they could be. All the people on board liked them.
I am sure we will book them again.
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Customer review by Eli Stangeland
13/01/2012 Now 80s
"Hi Kevin (and band),
Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you so much for playing at our event on Friday night. You were an amazing, bubbly & friendly group and very much appreciated by myself, the team and customers.
Thanks again.
Kind regards,
Rebecca Wright"
Customer review by Rebecca Wright, BioLab Ltd
19/11/2011 Now 80s
"We did thank them last night but I just wanted to let you know how delighted we were with Now 80s for our party.
Indeed, the whole process of booking and making decisions has been extremely stress free and you have been most professional and helpful throughout.
The Power of Love sounded just brilliant and the sets were great...I didn't see any of our guests putting in any requests, probably because the choice was so great in the first place!
There was plenty of dancing and as the final set started people couldn't get on the floor quickly enough!
We received many compliments for the band and just how fabulous they were...including Richard's 70 year old aunt and uncle who just sat and enjoyed the music all evening, and phoned us today to tell us.
Now 80s were definitely the best thing about the evening and well worth going over our initial budget for.
Finally, we appreciated the band's flexibility in being willing to change timings slightly, playing happy birthday, putting in The Power Of Love a second time! etc, as well as their appearance, and their courtesy.
So thank you very very much, and I am now off to deal with the withdrawal symptoms of it all being over...sniff!
Best wishes,
Richard and Sue Springate (40th birthday, 19/11/11, Surrey Downs Golf Club, Kingswood, Surrey)"
Customer review by Richard and Sue Springate
09/07/2011 Now 80s
"Hi Kevin,
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the band members for performing at our hospital ball on Saturday.
Everyone had a fantastic night and the feedback we have had so far was superb. You all really helped contribute to a fantastic evening.
Many thanks again.
Regards,
Sally Brown"
Customer review by Sally Brown
18/06/2011 Now 80s
"Kevin, just wanted to say a huge thank you for a great band performance on Sat night.
We all had a really fab evening and lots of guests have said how great the band was, where did we find you! The encore was fantastic too, the really perfect end to the night.
Thanks so much."
Customer review by Alex Hayward
07/05/2011 Now 80s
"Please pass on my thanks to the members of the band for their superb performance on Saturday evening. I did thank them on the night, but I can't express my gratitude enough, as they were the icing on the cake for what turned out to be a fantastic celebratory weekend for my husband, Steve.
The music and vocals were brilliant and the band were very professional.
The dance floor was full throughout their performance and I have heard nothing but enthusiastic comments since Saturday.
Many thanks again to everyone involved and I will most certainly recommend Now 80s to anyone who is wanting to provide live music for a special function."
Customer review by Sarah Wells
25/09/2010 Now 80s
"Hi Kevin,
A massive thank you to yourself and the band. They were absolutely fantastic and a lot of the guests commented on how funky they were. We had a great time and will be recommending them to our friends in the future.
We had the most perfect day.
Thank you so much once again."
Customer review by Nomaan & Lucy Ullah
05/05/2010 Now 80s
"We had a smallish venue but wanted a good band sound playing a mix across the decades to suit the varied tastes of the guests. Now 80s definitely met our needs – 100%!
The band ensured the right mix of songs were picked so that guests were dancing all night long. Each band member was great in their musical abilities and wonderfully complemented by the lead female vocalist.
My husband and I plus every guest were blown away by how excellent they were in every aspect (every song was perfect and there were no cringe worthy moments that I have seen at other events with live bands!).
A BIG thank you to Now 80s (and Alive Network) for providing such great entertainment and organising it so perfectly."
Customer review by Elisa Fatzinger
05/11/2009 Now 80s
"Now 80s were very very good.
They were professional and provided a great party atmosphere. The music was great. Everyone was on the dance floor, the whole night. They played all our requests and made all our dedications.
Overall we were very pleased and I would recommend them for anyone's wedding. For a fun wedding atmosphere, Now 80s are the ideal band.
"
Customer review by bethan fletcher
09/12/2008 Now 80s
"Now 80s have been the most organized and professional Ggroup I have worked with and their performance on the night had everybody up dancing. They created a vibrant and happy atmosphere that everybody, of all ages, enjoyed. Brilliant.
"
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