Essential 80s
Essential 80s deliver a modern, high-energy celebration of the decade’s biggest hits, brought to life through their full-scale stadium-style show. This five-piece lineup features some of the finest professional musicians in the industry, each stepping into the spotlight with standout moments throughout the performance.
From £1,851
Price based on 5 members performing 2 x 45 minutes
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Set List / Repertoire
Poptastic
Wham - I’m Your Man, Wake Me Up, Club Tropicana
Lionel Ritchie - Dancing On The Ceiling, All Night Long
Kenny Loggins - Footloose
George Michael - Faith
Hall and Oates - You Make My Dreams Come True
Erasure - A Little Respect
Aha - Take On Me
Irene Cara/Flashdance - What A Feelin’
Eurythymics - Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These
The Pointer Sisters - I’m So Excited
Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
Gods Of Rock
Queen - Any & All Queen
Journey - Don’t Stop Believing
Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer
Bryan Adams - Summer Of ‘69
Starship - We Built This City On Rock And Roll
Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
Status Quo - Rockin’ All Over The World
Foreigner - I Wanna Know What Love Is
Van Halen - Jump
Europe - The Final Countdown
Classic 80’s
The Human League - Don’t You Want Me Baby
Toto - Africa
Duran Duran - Rio, Hungry Like The Wolf
Spandau Ballet - Gold
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Walk This Way - Run DMC & Aerosmith
Michael Sembello - Maniac
Huey Lewis - The Power Of Love
Sting and The Police – Roxanne (70’s but it sneaks in!)
The Water Boys - The Whole Of The Moon
Legends
Elton John - I’m Still Standing
Prince - Medley - Purple Rain, Kiss & 1999
David Bowie - Let’s Dance
Michael Jackson - Beat It, Rock With You
Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Full Biography
Essential 80s deliver a modern, high-energy celebration of the decade’s biggest hits, brought to life through their full-scale stadium-style show. This five-piece lineup features some of the finest professional musicians in the industry, each stepping into the spotlight with standout moments throughout the performance.
The show is elevated by dynamic, authentic 80s-inspired choreography, drawing influence from icons such as Michael Jackson and MC Hammer to create an immersive visual experience. Custom medleys of beloved classics are woven into a carefully crafted set that builds excitement and encourages audience participation at every turn.
Engaging showmanship, charismatic interaction, and vibrant stage presence ensure a memorable and inclusive atmosphere. Enhanced by LED video content that captures the look and feel of the era, Essential 80s offer a fresh, youthful and electrifying take on the genre—performed by artists at the top of their game.
Lineup
Default lineup: 5 members
Vocalist & guitar Vocalist & keysLead guitar & backing vocalsBass & backing vocalsDrumsTracks with additional symphonia
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Price from £1,851 + travel from Staffordshire
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1 Customer Reviews
| Performance quality: | 5 stars |
| Sound quality: | 5 stars |
| Behaviour: | 5 stars |
| Communication: | 5 stars |
| Audience engagement: | 5 stars |
| Value for money: | 5 stars |
A truly epic celebration of the 80's
Stoke R booked Essential 80s for their event
“Essential 80s were amazing. From start to finish they had us on our feet & dancing along. The talent on that stage was incredible and they really knew how to work the crowd. Truly there best way to relive the 80's.”
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