The Ultimate 80s

The Ultimate 80s

Live 80s Tribute Band for Hire UK

  • One of the UK`s Leading 80s Tribute Bands
  • Five Piece Live 80s Band
  • Vocals Guitar Bass Keys And Drums
  • Pop New Wave Soul And Rock
  • Formed In 2009
  • One 60 Minute Or Two 45 Minute Sets
  • Weddings Corporate Events And Theme Nights
  • UK Nationwide And International Bookings
  • Public Liability Insurance And PAT Testing
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About The Ultimate 80s

The Ultimate 80s are a five-piece live band playing the pop, new wave, soul and rock songs that defined the 1980s. Lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums give the show the energy of a full live performance, whether the occasion is an 80s theme night, corporate celebration, wedding reception or private party. Formed in 2009, the band has entertained audiences across the UK and internationally.

The show moves between the bright pop of Wham! and Duran Duran, the synth sounds of Erasure and The Human League, dance-floor favourites by Lionel Richie and Luther Vandross, and the big choruses of Bon Jovi and Journey. Guests can hear several sides of the decade in one performance, played by musicians with extensive live event experience.

80s Hits Played Live

From “Club Tropicana”, “Rio” and “Take On Me” to “A Little Respect”, “Footloose” and “Never Too Much”, the repertoire is built around songs people know. Rock anthems such as “Summer of ’69”, “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Livin’ on a Prayer” add another lift when the room is ready to sing along. See the separate set list for more examples; the final running order is agreed around the event and the chosen performance length.

The keyboards bring out the familiar electronic sounds of the era while live guitar, bass and drums keep the performance moving. It is an appealing mix for guests who grew up with the records and for younger audiences discovering the songs through films, parties and playlists.

Experienced for Weddings and Events

The band’s experience extends from wedding celebrations and birthdays to corporate functions and larger live events. Its musicians have performed on festival, arena and international stages. Garston’s client reviews praise the band’s organisation, audience interaction and ability to bring people onto the dance floor.

For an 80s themed event, The Ultimate 80s can be the central live show. At a wedding or company party, the broad mix of familiar songs works as evening entertainment for guests with different musical tastes. The band is also suited to hotel functions, charity balls and seasonal celebrations where a recognisable theme helps bring the room together.

Performance and Booking Options

Choose one 60-minute live show or two 45-minute sets. Background music between sets can be provided. The band performs across the UK; European and other international dates can be discussed subject to availability and travel arrangements. Garston Entertainments will confirm the running order and technical requirements for your venue before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sort of events can The Ultimate 80s perform at?

The band performs at 80s theme nights, weddings, private parties and corporate events. Its live format also suits larger celebrations where guests want recognisable 1980s hits and a full band on stage. Tell Garston about your venue and audience so the show can be planned around the occasion.

Which artists are included in the repertoire?

Expect songs associated with Wham!, Duran Duran, Erasure, The Human League, Simple Minds, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Bon Jovi and more. The set list on this page gives examples of songs the band performs; individual requests and the final running order should be discussed when enquiring.

How many musicians are in the band?

The standard show is a five-piece band featuring lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Garston can confirm the personnel, stage space and production requirements for your date and venue.

How long does the band perform, and will they travel?

The published options are one 60-minute show or two 45-minute sets, with background music between sets available. The band travels throughout the UK. Ask Garston about European or worldwide dates, as travel and practical arrangements depend on the event.

How do I book The Ultimate 80s?

Send Garston Entertainments your event date, venue, location, approximate timings and preferred set format. The team will check availability, discuss the practical details and provide a tailored quotation.

Book The Ultimate 80s

Bring a live 80s band to your next theme night, wedding or corporate celebration. Contact Garston Entertainments to check availability and plan the right show for your event.

Royal Caribbean
Red Bull Racing
FIA World Endurance Championship
Emirates
Silversea
Pret A Manger
Vodafone
Volvo
Nissan
Warner Hotels
The Body Shop
The National Trust
Mars
Corporate Events
Weddings
Private Parties
80s Theme Nights
Birthday Celebrations
Hotel Events
Charity Balls
Festivals
Seasonal Celebrations
A Little Respect – Erasure
The Boys of Summer – Don Henley
Club Tropicana – Wham!
Dancing on the Ceiling – Lionel Richie
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Don’t You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds
Don’t You Want Me – The Human League
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
Freedom – Wham!
Girls on Film – Duran Duran
Give It Up – KC and the Sunshine Band
Gold – Spandau Ballet
Hungry Eyes – Eric Carmen
I’m Your Man – Wham!
I’m Still Standing – Elton John
Invisible Touch – Phil Collins
Is This Love – Whitesnake
It’s My Life – Talk Talk
Last Christmas – Wham!
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Mary’s Prayer – Danny Wilson
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
The Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
Rio – Duran Duran
Run to You – Bryan Adams
Something Happened on the Way to Heaven – Phil Collins
Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams
Tainted Love – Soft Cell
Take on Me – a-ha
The Reflex – Duran Duran
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
Waiting for a Star to Fall – Boy Meets Girl
We Close Our Eyes – Go West

UK Nationwide
Europe
Worldwide Subject To Availability And Travel Arrangements
One 60 Minute Live Performance
Two 45 Minute Live Performances
Background Music Between Sets Available
Contact Garston Entertainments To Confirm Availability Timings And Production Requirements

Reviews of the ultimate 80s

C

Carpmaels & Ransford, 80s themed staff party.

“The Ultimate 80s were perfect for our firm’s NY 1980’s themed fancy dress party. The band themselves were friendly and efficient when setting up. Once they were underway they got the crowd going all night. They rocked all the great 80’s favourites and threw in some cult classics for the music geeks among us to embrace!! Looking and sounding the part, they contributed hugely to our party being a wild success and were even ok about a bit of stage invasion and audience participation from some more inebriated members of staff. I would recommend them to everyone as the cherry on top of any 80’s themed party!!

C

Compass Cost Consultants Ltd

Book this band, you WILL NOT be disappointed! From start to finish, these guys offered stress free organisation, with great communication and few demands, they were an absolute pleasure to work with. They delivered an outstanding performance and had the dance floor full to bursting in no time with their playlist of 80s hits. Our Clients and Staff had an absolute ball and we thank you all for entertaining us! We have no hesitation in recommending The Ultimate 80s for your event”.

S

Spinal Injuries Association, Annual Cornflower Ball, Manchester, 2012

The Spinal Injuries Association booked The Ultimate 80s for our annual Cornflower Ball, Manchester 2012 for an 80’s themed evening and from the initial booking through to the evening itself they were seamless - wonderful performance, fabulous outfits and a brilliant combination of classic 80’s without the cheese!! I would wholeheartedly recommend them and am looking forward to working with them again in the future

H

Hilton Hotels

A fantastic night enjoyed by all of our guests, the feedback has been great. You were a pleasure to work with from the start - very professional and you delivered 100% on the night. We look forward to working with you again soon!''

P

Pret a Manger, Old Billingsgate

I've had nothing but praise from the management at Pret A Manger following your stunning performance at their Summer Party at Old Billingsgate last week. You had the dance floor packed from the first song and kept them there all night. The band were awesome and your job as front man keeping the audience fired up didn't go unnoticed. The company who booked you said they would definitely book the band again and recommend you to anyone looking for a great 80's band.

T

The Body Shop Store meeting, Butlins Bognor Regis

The Ultimate 80s performed and made the perfect 80s night! Everybody loved the band and danced all night long to their favourite 80s songs! Everyone was very pleased with the evening and the show and we still talk about it! We can truly recommend them for a great night!”

About The Ultimate 80s

The Ultimate 80s are a five-piece live band playing the pop, new wave, soul and rock songs that defined the 1980s. Lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums give the show the energy of a full live performance, whether the occasion is an 80s theme night, corporate celebration, wedding reception or private party. Formed in 2009, the band has entertained audiences across the UK and internationally.

The show moves between the bright pop of Wham! and Duran Duran, the synth sounds of Erasure and The Human League, dance-floor favourites by Lionel Richie and Luther Vandross, and the big choruses of Bon Jovi and Journey. Guests can hear several sides of the decade in one performance, played by musicians with extensive live event experience.

80s Hits Played Live

From “Club Tropicana”, “Rio” and “Take On Me” to “A Little Respect”, “Footloose” and “Never Too Much”, the repertoire is built around songs people know. Rock anthems such as “Summer of ’69”, “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Livin’ on a Prayer” add another lift when the room is ready to sing along. See the separate set list for more examples; the final running order is agreed around the event and the chosen performance length.

The keyboards bring out the familiar electronic sounds of the era while live guitar, bass and drums keep the performance moving. It is an appealing mix for guests who grew up with the records and for younger audiences discovering the songs through films, parties and playlists.

Experienced for Weddings and Events

The band’s experience extends from wedding celebrations and birthdays to corporate functions and larger live events. Its musicians have performed on festival, arena and international stages. Garston’s client reviews praise the band’s organisation, audience interaction and ability to bring people onto the dance floor.

For an 80s themed event, The Ultimate 80s can be the central live show. At a wedding or company party, the broad mix of familiar songs works as evening entertainment for guests with different musical tastes. The band is also suited to hotel functions, charity balls and seasonal celebrations where a recognisable theme helps bring the room together.

Performance and Booking Options

Choose one 60-minute live show or two 45-minute sets. Background music between sets can be provided. The band performs across the UK; European and other international dates can be discussed subject to availability and travel arrangements. Garston Entertainments will confirm the running order and technical requirements for your venue before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sort of events can The Ultimate 80s perform at?

The band performs at 80s theme nights, weddings, private parties and corporate events. Its live format also suits larger celebrations where guests want recognisable 1980s hits and a full band on stage. Tell Garston about your venue and audience so the show can be planned around the occasion.

Which artists are included in the repertoire?

Expect songs associated with Wham!, Duran Duran, Erasure, The Human League, Simple Minds, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Bon Jovi and more. The set list on this page gives examples of songs the band performs; individual requests and the final running order should be discussed when enquiring.

How many musicians are in the band?

The standard show is a five-piece band featuring lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Garston can confirm the personnel, stage space and production requirements for your date and venue.

How long does the band perform, and will they travel?

The published options are one 60-minute show or two 45-minute sets, with background music between sets available. The band travels throughout the UK. Ask Garston about European or worldwide dates, as travel and practical arrangements depend on the event.

How do I book The Ultimate 80s?

Send Garston Entertainments your event date, venue, location, approximate timings and preferred set format. The team will check availability, discuss the practical details and provide a tailored quotation.

Book The Ultimate 80s

Bring a live 80s band to your next theme night, wedding or corporate celebration. Contact Garston Entertainments to check availability and plan the right show for your event.

Royal Caribbean
Red Bull Racing
FIA World Endurance Championship
Emirates
Silversea
Pret A Manger
Vodafone
Volvo
Nissan
Warner Hotels
The Body Shop
The National Trust
Mars
Corporate Events
Weddings
Private Parties
80s Theme Nights
Birthday Celebrations
Hotel Events
Charity Balls
Festivals
Seasonal Celebrations

A Little Respect – Erasure
The Boys of Summer – Don Henley
Club Tropicana – Wham!
Dancing on the Ceiling – Lionel Richie
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Don’t You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds
Don’t You Want Me – The Human League
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
Freedom – Wham!
Girls on Film – Duran Duran
Give It Up – KC and the Sunshine Band
Gold – Spandau Ballet
Hungry Eyes – Eric Carmen
I’m Your Man – Wham!
I’m Still Standing – Elton John
Invisible Touch – Phil Collins
Is This Love – Whitesnake
It’s My Life – Talk Talk
Last Christmas – Wham!
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Mary’s Prayer – Danny Wilson
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
The Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
Rio – Duran Duran
Run to You – Bryan Adams
Something Happened on the Way to Heaven – Phil Collins
Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams
Tainted Love – Soft Cell
Take on Me – a-ha
The Reflex – Duran Duran
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
Waiting for a Star to Fall – Boy Meets Girl
We Close Our Eyes – Go West

UK Nationwide
Europe
Worldwide Subject To Availability And Travel Arrangements

C

Carpmaels & Ransford, 80s themed staff party.
“The Ultimate 80s were perfect for our firm’s NY 1980’s themed fancy dress party. The band themselves were friendly and efficient when setting up. Once they were underway they got the crowd going all night. They rocked all the great 80’s favourites and threw in some cult classics for the music geeks among us to embrace!! Looking and sounding the part, they contributed hugely to our party being a wild success and were even ok about a bit of stage invasion and audience participation from some more inebriated members of staff. I would recommend them to everyone as the cherry on top of any 80’s themed party!!

C

Compass Cost Consultants Ltd
Book this band, you WILL NOT be disappointed! From start to finish, these guys offered stress free organisation, with great communication and few demands, they were an absolute pleasure to work with. They delivered an outstanding performance and had the dance floor full to bursting in no time with their playlist of 80s hits. Our Clients and Staff had an absolute ball and we thank you all for entertaining us! We have no hesitation in recommending The Ultimate 80s for your event”.

S

Spinal Injuries Association, Annual Cornflower Ball, Manchester, 2012
The Spinal Injuries Association booked The Ultimate 80s for our annual Cornflower Ball, Manchester 2012 for an 80’s themed evening and from the initial booking through to the evening itself they were seamless - wonderful performance, fabulous outfits and a brilliant combination of classic 80’s without the cheese!! I would wholeheartedly recommend them and am looking forward to working with them again in the future

H

Hilton Hotels
A fantastic night enjoyed by all of our guests, the feedback has been great. You were a pleasure to work with from the start - very professional and you delivered 100% on the night. We look forward to working with you again soon!''

P

Pret a Manger, Old Billingsgate
I've had nothing but praise from the management at Pret A Manger following your stunning performance at their Summer Party at Old Billingsgate last week. You had the dance floor packed from the first song and kept them there all night. The band were awesome and your job as front man keeping the audience fired up didn't go unnoticed. The company who booked you said they would definitely book the band again and recommend you to anyone looking for a great 80's band.

T

The Body Shop Store meeting, Butlins Bognor Regis
The Ultimate 80s performed and made the perfect 80s night! Everybody loved the band and danced all night long to their favourite 80s songs! Everyone was very pleased with the evening and the show and we still talk about it! We can truly recommend them for a great night!”

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