80s Tribute Acts in Somerset
Book an 80s tribute band in Somerset
Whether it's a milestone birthday in Taunton, an anniversary party near Wells or a themed night anywhere in Somerset, an 80s tribute act turns a gathering into a show your guests will talk about. The same act has to work in a hotel ballroom one week and a village hall or back-garden marquee the next, and the best ones do.
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 Somerset. 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.
Across Somerset, tribute nights take place everywhere from country houses to hotel suites and private marquees. Popular venues in Somerset include The Roman Baths, Orchardleigh House and St Audries Park, and our acts regularly travel to parties in and around Taunton and Bath. Tell us where you're holding yours and we'll suggest acts that suit the room.
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.
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.
