About our 80's band

Racheal Lacey - vocals A Kick Up The 80s have been delighting audiences with our fun-packed 80s show since 2000. Not only do we sound just like your favourite 80s band, we look like them too - we have loads of costume changes and dance routines throughout our show and GUARANTEE to make your occasion one to remember! Just remember to be prepared for lots of dancing to wonderfully cheesy 80's pop!

Why choose A Kick Up the 80s?
Our 80s Tribute Show
Testimonials
Client List

Why choose A Kick Up the 80s?

We are one of the only 80s tribute bands to have a male and female lead singer, meaning that we can do all the great 80s songs and duets
We are one of the longest-running 80s bands - we have been performing since 2000
We play around 35 shows a year - from weddings to birthday parties, theme nights, corporate events, hotel functions etc - so we are experienced and professional when working with you.
We enjoy what we do! Many of our customers have told us that our energy and fun makes the show that much better
There are alot of 80's bands out there - how do you know which one to pick? Go with an artist with experience, and who provides customer testimonials, online video and audio clips and free information and advice and links to our public shows.
Your enquiry costs nothing. If the date is not already booked, we will provide a written quotation without any obligation. For more information please visit bookings

Our 80s Tribute Show

A Kick up the 80s act consists of up to a 90 minute show (plus encores), including choreography and several costume changes. Our usual set structure is 2 x 45 minutes, but we can also do other show lengths on request. We supply our own professional PA system with Sound Technician, and full stage and effect lighting. All our band equipment is PAT (Portable Appliance Test) approved and we have full public liability insurance cover for up to £5,000,000. For more information on booking the band, please go to 80s band bookings. To see our list of upcoming shows visit forthcoming shows.

We do shows at the following public and private events:

CORPORATE PARTIES / EVENTS - See the boss girating to 'Love Shack', and make sure you get photographic evidence! Better still, email your photo to us and we'll post it on this site!

FESTIVALS / OUTDOOR SHOWS - We'll get the crowd up and dancing - big or small.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES - Getting to 30 or 40 (or even 50)? Show us you can still boogie with the best of them!

ANNIVERSARIES - Re-live that first romantic moment with 'Time of My Life'. 'Like a Virgin' anyone?

80s THEME NIGHTS / SCHOOL REUNIONS - We guarantee to bring the memories flooding back and make it an excellent night for all.

STAG AND HEN NIGHTS - The Hens love 'Raining Men' and the Stags love 'Town Called Malice'. Our singing competition during 'Don't You Want Me' is great fun!

WEDDINGS - We will work with you and your entertainment manager/organiser to ensure things run as smoothly as possible on your special day.

If you're planning one of the above events, why not email us now: (can't see our email link?)

The list of songs we do includes:

It's Raining Men
Give it Up
Don't Leave Me This Way
Karma Chameleon
Freedom
Baggy Trousers
Relax
Don't You Want Me
Time of My Life (Dirty Dancing)
Flashdance
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Billie Jean
Celebration
Town Called Malice
Just Can't Get Enough
Like A Virgin
Love Shack

and MANY more... Remember that we do loads of dancing and costume changes in our show. To see video footage of us at previous shows visit our 80s band downloads page.

If you're planning one of the above events and want an 80s band - or just the guarantee of a fantastic night - why not email us now: (can't see our email link?)

Testimonials

This is a small selection of the many testimonials we have had over the years from previous customers. If you want to see more please feel free to (can't see our email link?)

"Just dropping a line to say what a fantastic night you made it, very professional, on time and worth every penny. Costumes excellent, sets fantastic, music brilliant. No complaints, apart from one!!! you were not on stage all night!!!!! Mind your ages are against you all(ha ha), you all made it a fantastic birthday, thanks again! I see further bookings in Essex. Love Collette & Gregg" - Collette and Greg Packman

"This is just a quick note to say thankyou for helping to make my 40th party a truly fantastic night. I have spoken to most of my guests and all agree that you are the best live party band that they have ever seen. You were total professionals arriving well before the party started to sound check and tidying away discretely after you had finished. I'll definately book you guys again and wouldnt hesitate to recommend you to others." - Jon House

"Booked a Kick up the Eighties for my 40th party and they made the evening. Excellent set, with very good 'soundalike' classic 80's songs. They even dress the part too ! Excellent communication throughout - I would strongly recommend." - Dave Wooton

“Booked the band for my wife’s birthday. Great show. Got everyone dancing and very friendly guys. Would definitely recommend them.” - Phil Knight

"I thought you guys were excellent, everybody was up dancing all night and thought the show you put on was amazing!! You really made it a wedding night to remember and all my guests haven't stopped talking about how great the band was. I thought you were really professional and anyone who loves 80s music will love this band as you guys rockkkkk!!!!!" - Lisa Patterson

"I cannot put into words how FANTASTICALLY entertaining these guys are, they really do take you back to the 80's." - Mel Fletcher

"Just a quick note to thank you all for a fantastic night. Everyone I've spoken to thinks you were excellent and I'll make sure I pass on your details. Thanks again. Hope to see you again soon." - Kate Holt

"The band was very good and played the right kind of music to keep everyone on the floor - again, young and older alike." - Fiona Murray, Orchard Business Group

"Brilliant 80s party band, the sets were excellent hence the dance floor was never empty - Thanks for a great evening's entertainment" - Simon Ellis, Guernsey Young Business Group

For more information on booking the band, visit 80s band bookings, or email your enquiry now: (can't see our email link?).

Client List

MOAT HOUSE HOTELS
WARNER HOLIDAYS
BUTLINS
ZANZIBAR
JUMPING JAKS
MARSTON HOTELS
SWALLOW HOTELS
HAVEN HOLIDAY PARKS
ROCCO FORTE HOTELS

Rob Evans - bass And we've appeared with the following artists...

T'PAU
GO WEST
THE BEAT
CHINA CRISIS
JACKIE GRAHAM
WARNER HOLIDAYS
BUCKS FIZZ