a kick up the 80s - live tribute group to the music of the 80s

About A Kick up the 80s
Our Show
Testimonials
Client List
Song List

About A Kick up the 80s

Racheal Lacey - vocals A Kick Up The 80s are THE authentic TOTALLY LIVE tribute group to the very best in 80s pop. From synthesiser-led new romanticism, via the high energy sounds of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, to the jubilant classic pop of WHAM! - our act brings the memories flooding back! You can see some of our live performance on our Downloads page. Also see customer testimonials further down this page.

Our Show

A Kick up the 80s act consists of up to a 90 minute show (plus encores), including choreography and several costume changes. The group 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 cover. For more information on booking the band, please go to Bookings.

We do shows at the following public and private events:

CORPORATE PARTIES / EVENTS
FESTIVALS / OUTDOOR SHOWS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
ANNIVERSARIES
STAG / HEN / THEME NIGHTS
WEDDINGS
SCHOOL REUNIONSAlex May - vocals
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY FUNCTIONS

Testimonials

"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

"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

"Hi, saw you at silloth in Cumbria, Stanwix Park earlier this month... excellent show. Thanks for the entertainment. Cheers" - Hughie and Tracey, Middlesbrough

"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 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

Client List

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

And we've appeared with the following artists...

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

Kev Brewer - guitar/keyboardsSong List

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
Billie Jean
Celebration
Town Called Malice
Just Can't Get Enough
Like A Virgin
Phil Evans - drums Kids In America

and MANY more... To hear or see us play some songs go to Downloads

 

 

 

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