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'80s Rewind Festival:
Gloria Gaynor + Sister Sledge + ABC + Paul Young (1) + Go West! + Midge Ure + Howard Jones + Nik Kershaw + T'Pau + The Christians + The Blockheads + Phill Jupitus + Chas And His Band

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Price: £95.00 (weekend ticket) / £40.00 (day ticket)

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At Temple Island Meadows, Remenham (Nr. Henley)
Sunday, 23 August 2009
From 2:00pm

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Gloria Gaynor

The ultimate soul survivor.

Sister Sledge

Sister Sledge, the original female pop act that paved the way for so many of today's girl band megastars, performing all their classic hits including We Are Family, Lost In Music and Frankie.

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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Paul Young (1)

Paul Young (1)

Soulful 80s chart-topper performing all his greatest hits including Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home), Come Back And Stay, Everytime You Go Away and Love Of The Common People. In 2007 he came close to winning ITV's 'Hell's Kitchen' series.

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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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Midge Ure

Midge Ure

From Slik and The Rich Kids to Ultravox and Band Aid, Midge has produced consistently innovative and excellent pop music. Fronting Ultravox, Midge had nine top 10 albums and sold in excess of 20 millions records in the UK alone before moving on to an equally successful solo career. His most successful song though remains the multi-million selling Do They Know It's Christmas, which he co-wrote with Bob Geldof.

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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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T'Pau

Fronted by fiery redhead Carol Decker, T'Pau were one of the first acts to have a number one single and number one album in the charts at the same time with China In Your Hand and Bridge Of Spies. Other hits include Heart And Soul, Secret Garden and Valentine.

The Christians

The Christians

Formed in Liverpool in 1986 The Christians went on to become one of the UK's biggest soul bands with hits like 'Ideal World' and 'Harvest for the World'. A unique blend of soul, gospel and heartfelt acoustic pop, topped off by Garry Christian's distinctive vocals.

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The Blockheads

The Blockheads

Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Dury's album New Boots and Panties on the first Stiff Records tour of the UK. Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher still remain from the original band, and the current line-up is augmented by Gilad Atzmon and Dylan Howe. These legendary funksters will be playing all the old favourites and plenty of new material.

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Phill Jupitus

Phill Jupitus

This popular stand-up and TV comedian is well-known for his appearances on the pop music quiz show Never Mind The Buzzcocks. His career as a performer began in 1984 when he quit his job as a civil servant to follow a new direction as a performance poet on the alternative comedy circuit and supporting bands such as The Style Council and The Housemartins. During the late '80s he worked Billy Bragg, directing videos for both Bragg and Kirsty MacColl. Phill has an abiding love and in-depth knowledge of popular music, particularly ska, bluebeat and rhythm & blues. His hugely successful standup tours have included Jedi, Steady, Go and Quadrophobia, and he has worked extensively on radio, variously as a contributor, panellist and presenter. He has also been touring as part of The Blockheads line-up.

Chas And His Band

Chas And His Band

One half of legendary cockney duo Chas 'n' Dave, Dave Pearson, has now retired from the music business, but pianist Chas Hodges continues to tour under the new name of Chas And His Band.

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