80s Tribute Acts in Essex
Book an 80s tribute band in Essex
An 80s tribute act in Essex is one of the easiest ways to give a party a theme and a proper centrepiece. Hotels and function rooms around Chelmsford and Colchester, social clubs near Southend-on-Sea and marquees at home across Essex 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.
Since 1999 Hireaband has matched acts to parties across the UK, and everyone listed here performs in Essex. Most arrive with their own PA and lights and look after set-up and clear-down, so you can enjoy the night. Check your date with the instant quote for pricing and a clear list of what's included.
Looking for a venue as well? Popular places for parties in Essex include Crondon Park, Maidens Barn and Blake Hall, each with its own local venue page below. Our acts perform right across Essex, from Chelmsford to Colchester, 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
The right line-up depends on the room and the budget more than the guest list. Solo tributes perform to professional backing tracks, need very little floor space and are the most affordable option. A duo or full live band brings real instruments, more volume and more of a concert feel, which suits a larger hall or a bigger crowd. Tell us about the venue and we'll point you towards what fits.
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.
Enter your date and venue in the instant quote to see prices and availability immediately. When you've picked your act, we take care of the contract, deposit and arrangements, and keep in touch right up to the party. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund on every booking and an emergency contact line on the night.
