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80s Tribute Acts in Kent

Book an 80s tribute band in Kent

An 80s tribute act in Kent is one of the easiest ways to give a party a theme and a proper centrepiece. Hotels and function rooms around Canterbury and Maidstone, social clubs near Tunbridge Wells and marquees at home across Kent 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.

We've been booking live entertainment since 1999, and every act on this page covers Kent. Most bring their own sound and lighting and handle the set-up and pack-down themselves. The instant quote button shows the price, availability and exactly what's included for your date.

Kent has a wide spread of party venues, from Cooling Castle Barn and Goodnestone Park to St Julian's Club, alongside hotels, golf clubs and village halls around Canterbury and Maidstone. Whatever the setting, we can match the size of the act to the space, from a solo tribute in a function room to a full band in a marquee.

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.

You don't have to take anyone's word for it. Each act's page has video and audio of the real show, their full song list, and reviews from people who have booked them before. Watch a few clips, check the costumes and the voice, and read what other hosts said about the night itself.

Getting a price takes seconds: add your date and venue to the instant quote. After you book, we look after the paperwork, the deposit and every detail with the act, and stay on hand until the night itself. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, plus an emergency line on the night in case anything needs sorting.

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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

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

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
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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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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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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

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

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)

“The crowd were all up in their seats, had a fantastic time, and were dancing along to Queen hits – we could not be more happy with the level of professionalism, sound quality and stage presence. Thanks so much!”

(5)

“Well, what can I say? They were incredible, on every level. Great guys with great voices but also really personable and managed to get the crowd up and dancing. It is the best money I have ever spent!”

(5)

“James went above and beyond for our night, he had the audience up dancing and singing for the full show. I would highly recommend the Essential Rod Stewart to anyone looking to book.”

(5)

“The Rubix Cubes totally wowed the audience at this years VOWS Awards. I've received some really lovely feedback from the audience. Can't wait to see what you come up with for next year!”

(5)

“We just wanted to say thank you so much for Saturday night. Everyone we have spoken to has said how brilliant you guys were and how much they enjoyed the sets.

You totally made our evening, we wanted a full dance floor all night and that is exactly what you gave us.”

(5)

“Thanks lads, you filled in at last minute and gave us a lot more entertainment then we expected, we will certainly be booking you again for future company events, cheers!!”

Local Venues in Kent

The Old Kent Barn

The Old Kent Barn

A 250-year-old barn in the quiet countryside between Folkestone and Canterbury, with 3 acres of garden, beds for 16 and only one wedding a day.

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Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle

Nine centuries of castle rising straight out of its moat near Maidstone, set in 500 acres of parkland, with a room for every size of wedding.

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Preston Court

Preston Court

A Georgian estate near Canterbury with a ceremony island, a vintage carousel and a 17th-century barn full of lights and 1920s theatre organs.

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One Warwick Park

One Warwick Park

A boutique hotel in the middle of Royal Tunbridge Wells, with exposed beams, an Art Deco bar and 39 bedrooms waiting directly above the party.

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Cooling Castle Barn

Cooling Castle Barn

Three linked timber barns in the grounds of a 14th-century castle on the Hoo Peninsula near Rochester, with a mezzanine built for the music.

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Port Lympne

Port Lympne

A Sassoon mansion high above Romney Marsh, set in a wild animal reserve, with Italian terraces, a walled garden and a glittering 1920s orangery.

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Goodnestone Park

Goodnestone Park

A country house of 1704 with award-winning gardens near Canterbury, taken on exclusive use for a whole wedding weekend rather than a single day.

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East Quay Venue

East Quay Venue

The old oyster grading room on Whitstable Harbour, all bare brick and sea views, with a built-in stage and a shingle beach all of its very own.

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St Julian's Club

St Julian's Club

A Georgian house and private family club above the Weald near Sevenoaks, with 40 acres of gardens and orchard and long views right across Kent.

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The Beacon

The Beacon

An Arts and Crafts country house above Happy Valley near Tunbridge Wells, with 17 acres of garden and woodland and a truly remarkable history.

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Hever Castle

Hever Castle

The childhood home of Anne Boleyn at Edenbridge, a double-moated castle ringed by 125 acres of award-winning gardens and a grand Italian garden.

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