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Greatest 80's Party:
Boy George + ABC + Go West! + Kid Creole and The Coconuts + Howard Jones + Nik Kershaw + The Three Degrees + Cutting Crew + Doctor And The Medics + Altered Images

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At Powderham Castle, Exeter
Saturday, 25 July 2009

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Boy George

Boy George

The eccentric yet well-loved Culture Club frontman who as an eighties icon brought us classic such as Kharma Chameleon and Do You Really Want To Hurt Me, helping him to become one of the most notorious and significant pop acts of all time.

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ABC

ABC

Big-haired, cool and suave '80s pop icons whose videos and songs lived on long after the band had split. Their debut album The Lexicon of Love' was a huge hit in 1981and often features in UK critics' lists of favourite albums; it ranked 42nd in The Observer Music Monthly's "Top 100 British Albums" (June 2004). Now reformed and back on the road with new material as well as the classics.

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Go West!

Go West!

Formed in 1982 by Peter Cox and Richard Drummie, Go West! went on to have huge commercial success, establishing the pair as one of the most successful singer/songwriter duos of the eighties. Producing hits such as We Close Our Eyes and Goodbye Girl, the pair have continued working together to this day and are still producing chart topping hits.

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Kid Creole and The Coconuts

Disco king who had several hits in the '70s, ably supported by his outrageous backing singers The Coconuts. He has now branched out into musicals, most notably the touring production of 'Oh! What A Night'.

Howard Jones

Howard Jones

A respectable face of eighties pop with strong feelings on animal rights and life's excesses. His catchy chart-topping tunes with erudite and meaningful lyrics have earned him a fans and respect the world over. He scored a string of worldwide hits including 'New Song', 'What Is Love?' and 'No one Is To Blame'. Best known for his synth work, Jones is also a classically trained pianist and released 3 albums in 2007, including 'Piano Solos volume 2'.

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Nik Kershaw

Nik Kershaw

80s pop hero and acclaimed singer/songwriter who has successful re-launched his career as a 'serious' musician. Expect a mixed selection of new material as well as all the old favourites.

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The Three Degrees

Famous for their ever-changing line-up and most royal of fans, Prince Charles, The Three Degrees have been producing hits since 1963. With tracks such as the classic When Will I See You Again, and Everybody’s Going To The Moon, they brought female motown music into the mainstream. The Three Degrees are Helen Scott, Valerie Holiday and Cynthia Garrison.

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Cutting Crew

Cutting Crew

Originally formed in the mid 80s, this Grammy nominated, Anglo-Canadian rock band will always be remembered for their classic song '(I Just) Died In Your Arms', which helped define the musical sounds of the club scene during the '80's and is still played widely today. Over twenty years later, with millions of album sales, original singer/songwriter Nick Van Eede has signed new recording publishing deals and is back on the road promoting his awesome new material with an awesome new line up to the band. Awesome.

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Doctor And The Medics

The original Doctor is still rocking with his classic hit number 'Spirit In The Sky'.

Altered Images

Altered Images

One of the brightest stars in the 80s new wave sky, Altered Images are best remembered for their no.1 single 'Happy Birthday', and bubbly lead singer Claire Grogan (now of 'Red Dwarf' and VH1 fame).

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