80s tribute band

Essential 80s

Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
(5.0)Read all 3 reviews
Watch
Booking protection
Secure online payments
Free 48hr cancellations
Support available Mon-Sat
Like Essential 80s?
Watch & Listen
Watch
Listen

About Essential 80s

Essential 80s are a terrific 5 piece 80's tribute band performing the biggest pop hits from across the decade.
80s tribute band
Droitwich
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Essential 80s are a terrific 5 piece tribute act nothing short of amazing, performing your favourite 80s hits from the likes of Wham! Duran Duran, Erasure, Lionel Richie, Human League, Depeche Mode & many more. Blasting out instantly recognisable hits, performed with a bucket load of energy means Essential 80s will fill your dance floor in no time! Bringing back the fun & fashion from the 80s, Essential 80s provide a night of excellent entertainment, ideal for parties, weddings and corporate events alike. Their incredible musicianship and years of professional experience makes their show stand out as one of the UK's most exciting tribute acts. Providing 2 x sets with background music in between, Essential 80s have your evening entertainment covered! We also offer a great 80s v 90s show which features great music from both decades. Expect to hear some songs from the best of the 90s boy bands and other well known and loved songs from the decade.

Essential 80s
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5 out of 5
3 verified reviews
Satisfaction
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5.0
Professionalism
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5.0
Communication
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5.0
Punctuality
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5.0

Essential 80s' Reviews

From Encore customers:

NT
Nick T
25 days ago
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5 out of 5

Great Experience, Great Band, All of my guests loved them. Perfect for an 80s theme, I would definitely recommend!!

MM
Maggie M
4 months ago
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic, blew us all away,

Reply from Essential 80s
4 months ago

Thank you Maggie we had a great time! Lovely venue hope you had a great birthday.

From other customers:

KL
Katherine L
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Essex
Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star
5 out of 5

Thanks so much for your kind message and your absolutely fantastic music. You were totally brilliant and everyone was raving about you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it and a HUGE thank you from us for helping make it such a memorable night!

Encore badges
1st Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over a year
Member of the Encore community forum

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
Dexies - Come On Eileen
Wet Wet Wet - Sweet Little Mystery
Luther Vandross - Never Too Much

Essential 80s' Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
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
See all genres
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
See all event types