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80s Tribute Acts & Bands in the North West

80s tribute acts across the North West

The North West covers a lot of ground, from Poulton-le-Fylde, Formby, Chester, Morecambe, Didsbury and Blackburn. Our 80s tribute acts travel right across the region, so wherever your party is, you'll find acts on this page who already know the venues, the roads and the local crowds. They're booked for 80s nights, birthdays and themed parties.

This region page covers Blackpool, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester. If you already know which area your venue is in, the links below take you to the page for that area, with venues and acts picked for it.

Popular venues across the region include Park House Hotel, Liverpool Cathedral, De Vere Cranage Estate, The Out Barn, The Principal / Kimpton Clocktower and The Shireburn Arms. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we can usually say which acts have played there before.

Not every 80s tribute act does the same job. Within this category you'll find solo tributes and full bands recreating the biggest names and hits of the 80s, and knowing the feel you want for your party makes the choice much easier.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment since 1999. Every act listed here covers the North West, and PA, lighting and travel are included in the quote you receive. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

At a glance:

  • Most 80s tribute acts cost between £500 and £2,000
  • PA, lighting and travel are included in the price you're quoted
  • One page covering every area of the North West
  • Popular acts book up early for busy dates, so enquire soon
  • A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking

Some venues have sound limiters, early finishes or restrictions on where acts can set up. Check these early, as they can decide which line-up is the better fit for your party.

Most bookings fall between £500 and £2,000. The size of the line-up is the biggest factor, followed by the date and how long the act plays. PA, lighting and travel are included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay, wherever you are in the North West.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio and a song list. Underneath are reviews from clients, often at venues you'll recognise.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the event. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day 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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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

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

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

Generation 80s

Ultimate 80s Tribute Band | All Your Favorite 80s Hits

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Working with a budget?

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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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 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

The Ultimate Dancing Queens

They've Been Selling Out Shows for Over 15 Years...Presenting The Ultimate Dancing Queens!

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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 West

Park House Hotel

Park House Hotel

A smaller, personally run hotel in Blackpool, suited to a more intimate wedding party.

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Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral

Giles Gilbert Scott’s vast sandstone cathedral above the city, where a wedding gains a sense of scale that nowhere else in Liverpool can offer.

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De Vere Cranage Estate

De Vere Cranage Estate

A Lewis Wyatt mansion set in the Cheshire countryside with 150 bedrooms behind it: grand to look at, and remarkably easy for your guests to get to.

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The Out Barn

The Out Barn

A family-owned barn venue set within 360 acres of private estate near Lancaster.

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The Principal / Kimpton Clocktower

The Principal / Kimpton Clocktower

Waterhouse’s great terracotta clocktower on Oxford Street, with marble staircases, oak panelling and one of the North West’s largest ballrooms.

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The Shireburn Arms

The Shireburn Arms

A 17th-century village inn on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, with a south-facing terrace and one of the loveliest views in the Ribble Valley.

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Askham Hall

Askham Hall

A medieval hall turned country retreat in the village of Askham, with a converted bank barn, fine food and only a wedding or two in any given week.

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Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Blackpool Tower Ballroom

The world-famous ballroom beneath Blackpool Tower, with its original Wurlitzer organ and a dance floor that's hosted a century of couples.

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Sefton Palm House

Sefton Palm House

A domed Victorian glasshouse at the heart of Sefton Park, brought back from ruin by the city itself — and quite unlike anywhere else in Liverpool.

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Nunsmere Hall

Nunsmere Hall

A Grade II listed Edwardian manor almost encircled by its own lake, on the edge of Delamere Forest near Northwich.

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Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park

Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park

Lancaster's own 'Taj Mahal of the North', an Edwardian domed folly in Williamson Park with views across the city and the bay.

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The Monastery Manchester

The Monastery Manchester

Pugin’s Gothic masterpiece in Gorton, rescued from ruin and painstakingly restored — a wedding here feels like an event in the building’s own life.

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