80s tribute band
Essential 80s
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About Essential 80s
Essential 80s are a terrific 5 piece 80's Band performing the biggest pop hits from across the decade.
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80s tribute band
Droitwich
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Essential 80s
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11 months ago, for a Wedding in Essex
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Essential 80s' Song list
Duran Duran - Rio
Lionel Richie - Dancing On The Ceiling
Aha - Take On Me
Erasure - A Little Respect
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Depeche Mode - I Just Can't Get Enough
David Bowie - Lets Dance
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
James - Sit Down
The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Lionel Richie - All Night Long
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
The Human League - Don't You Want Me
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna' Have Fun
Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Right Round
Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf
The Proclaimers - 500 Miles
Wham - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
Simple Minds - Dont You (Forget About Me)
Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
Wham! - Club Tropicana
The Jam - Town Called Malice
Elton John - I'm Still Standing
Bryan Adams - Summer Of 69
Wham! - I'm Your Man
Spandau Ballet - Gold
KC & The Sunshine Band - Give It Up
Kenny Loggins - Footloose
Madness - It Must Be Love
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Duran Duran - Girls On Film
Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Abba - Does Your Mother Know
Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time
Essential 80s' Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
5 musicians
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £1500 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £1875 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £2500 |
Add-ons
Song Request
+£312.50
Customer questions
Do you have different line-up options?
We only perform as a 5 piece Band.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £500.
How much time do you need to set up?
We require 90 minutes for set up and sound check.
Can you roam around while you perform?
We have wireless microphones and guitars so can roam around if required.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 5m by 5m space to perform
Can you learn song requests before the event?
We can learn a song before the event however this will be at an additional cost.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Covers, Tribute
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Event types:
Corporate event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding proposal, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Charity event, Concert, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Cruise, Theatre / Show, Burns night
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