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80s Tribute Acts in Berkshire

Book an 80s tribute band in Berkshire

An 80s tribute act in Berkshire is one of the easiest ways to give a party a theme and a proper centrepiece. Hotels and function rooms around Reading and Windsor, social clubs near Newbury and marquees at home across Berkshire all make good settings for birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and company celebrations.

80s pop is party music by design: big choruses, synths and power ballads that everyone sings along to, which is why an 80s night is one of the most-booked tribute themes for milestone birthdays. Our 80s tribute acts cover Queen, the Pet Shop Boys, Wham!, Duran Duran, Billy Joel and the synth-pop and power-ballad hits of the decade, from solo performers singing to backing tracks through to full live bands, most performing in costume as part of the show. Acts on our books include Classic Queen, The Essential Pet Shop Boys, The Essential Billy Joel, Rocktail Party, LA Heat!, The Essential 80's, 80s House Party and Essentially Cher.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for parties and private events since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Berkshire as standard, and most bring their own PA and lighting and set up and clear away on the night — use the instant quote button on this page to check pricing, availability and exactly what's included for your date.

Looking for a venue as well? Popular places for parties in Berkshire include The Great House at Sonning, Wasing Park and Englefield House, each with its own local venue page below. Our acts perform right across Berkshire, from Reading to Windsor, and we can advise on what works best in the room you have booked.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £500 to £2,000, depending on line-up, date and season
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included, from travel to PA and lighting
  • Line-ups from solo tribute artists to full live tribute bands
  • Most parties book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday or December
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Start with the space you have. In a function room, a pub or a marquee in the garden, a solo tribute singing to backing tracks gives you the full show for the lowest cost. For a ballroom, a big hall or a crowd that wants live musicians on stage, a duo or full tribute band is the better fit. We can usually tell you what has worked in similar venues before.

Most bookings fall between £500 and £2,000. Solo tributes performing to backing tracks sit towards the lower end and full live tribute bands towards the upper end, with the day and the time of year making up the rest of the difference — a weekday date can cost less than a Saturday in summer or December. Your quote sets out exactly what's included, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Every act's page carries video and audio of that exact show, so you can see the costumes, hear the voice and judge how close the tribute is to the real thing, rather than relying on a generic demo, alongside their full song list. Underneath are written reviews from people who have already booked them. Between the videos, the set list and the feedback, you can form a clear picture of the night well before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page and enter your date and venue to see pricing and availability straight away. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day itself. Every booking comes with a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the night if anything needs sorting quickly.

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Rocktail Party

Rocktail Party take the very best of 80’s rock, and revive it in all its hairographic, tight-jeaned glory!

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From £1,590

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

LA Heat!

Bringing The 80s Back! With Rock Anthems and Pop Classics - Guaranteed To Rock Any Event

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From £2,030

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Flash - A Tribute to Queen

This Shropshire based Queen tribute show is a must see!

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80s House Party

Classic 80s Hits | Five Piece Band | Female Vocals

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From £2,005

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Monte Carlo 80s

All The 80s Hits | Full Live Band | Male Vocals

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From £2,750

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Essential 80s Night

The Ultimate 80s Tribute | Duo, Four or Six Piece Lineups Available

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From £1,040

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Disco Through The Decades

All Your Favourite Disco Songs | Four Piece Group

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From £1,395

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Acceptable In The 80s

Male & Female Vocals | All The 80s Hits

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From £2,465

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Essential Pet Shop Boys

Relive your 80's memories and hire this stunning tribute to The Pet Shop Boys.

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Ultimate 80s & 90s

The Ultimate Tribute To the 80s, 90s or BOTH | All Your Favourites from the 80s and/or 90s

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From £1,200

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Essential Rod Stewart

A stunning tribute to Rod the Mod in all his gravel voiced glory.

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FAQs

Artist tributes such as Queen and the Pet Shop Boys, head-to-head shows like Wham! versus Duran Duran, and 80s party bands playing the whole decade's biggest hits.

Very — an 80s night is one of the most popular party themes, and plenty of guests will turn up in costume to match the act.

Yes — a marquee or a large room at home is a common setting, and a solo tribute in particular needs very little space. The same act can just as easily play a hotel function room or a social club the next weekend.

Usually, yes. Solo and duo tributes need only a small performance area and a standard power supply; for a full band, tell us the room and we'll check the line-up fits comfortably.

Typically £500 to £2,000, depending mainly on whether it's a solo tribute or a full live band, and on the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Most parties book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday or a December date, when the most popular tributes go quickly.

Reviews

(5)

“We booked Acceptable In The 80s for our Christmas party and what can I say? Firstly, the communication before the event was excellent and easy. We explained our requirements and they dealt with the rest. As for the evening what a great night. This is the band to pick if you want a full on party. The energy they put into their performance just made you want to get up and join in. I would not hesitate to book these guys again”

(5)

“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 the front man keeping the audience fired up didn't go unnoticed. The events company who booked you said they would definitely book the band again and recommend you to anyone looking for a great 80's band”

(5)

“I wanted to pass on feedback on Rocktail… They were absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! Out of this world! My guests, who have all seen quite a lot of bands and parties, have not stopped telling me how amazing Rocktail were. They completely rocked the party, so much so that I needn't have bothered getting tables for lunch…. No one sat down and there was NON-stop dancing all afternoon. The lead singer has an outstanding voice and the whole band just brilliant.”

(5)

“Lala Lounge was delighted with Rocktail Party's performance at our launch party. The energy levels were fantastic and their attention to detail, showmanship and hairography second to none. A thoroughly committed and passionate band, their obvious enjoyment of being on stage and their interaction with the guests really got the party started. Not only that but off stage they were professional, relaxed and resourceful under the pressure of a brand new venue.”

(5)

“So in turning 40 I decided I wanted a band which would play my type of music. Enter LA Heat. These guys were the real deal - amazing costumes, great lighting show, and an Almighty performance. The set list was just awesome and wow can that singer sing?!They had amazing on stage chemistry and made sure everyone was on their feet all night. I honestly can't sing their praises enough!”

(5)

“Hi Lisa,
Now that everything’s calmed down and I’m a bit more caught up with myself, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your help and to let you know that Elton went down an absolute STORM on Saturday night at our Disco Ball.
People are still commenting to me how good he was, and he certainly had everyone up dancing 😊”

Local Venues in Berkshire

Wasing Park

Wasing Park

Wasing Park near Aldermaston hands you 200 acres, 26 bedrooms and a barn with a stage of its own.

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Ufton Court

Ufton Court

A 16th-century tithe barn and a Grade I listed manor at Ufton Nervet near Reading, run entirely for charity, and a wonderful old room for a band.

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Englefield House

Englefield House

Englefield House at Theale is a Tudor house with glorious gardens and an evening that ends earlier than most.

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Cantley House Hotel

Cantley House Hotel

Cantley House at Wokingham keeps the party in a restored 17th-century barn with 50 acres of Berkshire around it.

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Royal Berkshire Hotel

Royal Berkshire Hotel

A Queen Anne house in 15 acres at Sunninghill near Ascot, with a walled garden, 66 bedrooms and a licence that runs to 1am.

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The Elephant Hotel

The Elephant Hotel

The Elephant at Pangbourne is 22 bedrooms of colour and character near the Thames.

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Dorney Court

Dorney Court

Dorney Court near Windsor is a Tudor manor house with a converted Victorian brewery for the party.

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The Great House at Sonning

The Great House at Sonning

The Great House at Sonning sits on the Thames between Reading and Henley, all lawns and terraces.

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Coworth Park

Coworth Park

A Georgian house in 240 acres by Windsor Great Park, with polo fields, a wildflower meadow and a serious kitchen.

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