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80s Tribute Acts in North Wales

Book an 80s tribute band in North Wales

From function rooms at hotels around Llandudno and Bangor to golf and social clubs near Wrexham, and marquees going up in back gardens across North Wales, an 80s tribute act in North Wales can turn a party into a proper show. Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, themed nights and company celebrations all suit an 80s tribute act — and the act has to work just as well in a village hall as it does in a hotel ballroom.

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 North Wales 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.

North Wales has a wide spread of party venues, from Bodysgallen Hall &amp and Soughton Hall to Plas Dinam, alongside hotels, golf clubs and village halls around Llandudno and Bangor. 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

Space and budget matter more than guest numbers. A solo tribute artist singing to high-quality backing tracks fits comfortably into a function room, a pub or a marquee at home, and is the most affordable way to put on a show. A duo or a full live tribute band adds live musicianship and more volume for a bigger room or a bigger crowd. If you tell us the space — hotel room, club function suite, marquee at home — we can usually say what has worked there before.

Expect to pay somewhere between £500 and £2,000. The biggest factor is the line-up: a solo tribute to backing tracks costs less than a full live band. The date matters too, with Saturdays in summer and December in highest demand, while weekday and off-season dates often cost less. Your quote lists exactly what's included, with no extras added later.

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.

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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Flash - A Tribute to Queen

This Shropshire based Queen tribute show is a must see!

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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

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

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

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
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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 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 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

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 North Wales

Tyn Dwr Hall

Tyn Dwr Hall

A Grade II listed Victorian hall high in the Dee Valley above Llangollen, taken exclusively, with 27 bedrooms and a glamping village behind.

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Portmeirion

Portmeirion

Clough Williams-Ellis's Italianate village on its own wooded estuary in Gwynedd, where pastel towers look down on sand, gardens and the sea.

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Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

A 17th-century National Trust hall in parkland above Llandudno, with a rare knot garden, a medieval tower and long views to Conwy Castle and Eryri.

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Soughton Hall

Soughton Hall

A former bishop's palace at Northop reworked by Sir Charles Barry, approached down an avenue of chestnuts and taken exclusively for the day.

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Ruthin Castle

Ruthin Castle

A red sandstone castle with medieval roots on the edge of Ruthin, with peacocks wandering the lawns, a woodland spa and 59 bedrooms upstairs.

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Plas Dinam

Plas Dinam

A Victorian family mansion above the Severn valley at Llandinam, hired by the weekend, with a glass-roofed stables barn for the evening party.

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Bodnant Welsh Food Centre

Bodnant Welsh Food Centre

A working farm in the Conwy Valley at Tal-y-Cafn, with a hayloft for the party, a farmhouse to sleep in and Bodnant Garden just up the road.

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Chateau Rhianfa

Chateau Rhianfa

A Loire-style chateau built in the 1840s on the shore of the Menai Strait, with terraced gardens, 27 bedrooms and Eryri right across the water.

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Plas Dinas Country House

Plas Dinas Country House

The Armstrong-Jones family's old Gwynedd home near Caernarfon, set in 15 acres looking out over Foryd Bay towards Llanddwyn and the open sea.

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