80's Calling! Colchester Tickets - Colchester Castle Park

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The Human League

16 concerts

Formed in Sheffield, England (1977), synth-pop pioneers fusing catchy melodies & tech; hits “Don’t You Want Me,” “Human”; toured w/ Siouxsie; prod. Rushent, Jam/Lewis.

The Farm

1 concert

Liverpool indie/dance band The Farm: John Peel favourites (5 sessions). Hits “Groovy Train” & “All Together Now”; No.1 album *Spartacus*. Worked with Suggs & Terry Farley.

Level 42

14 concerts

British jazz-funk turned sophisti-pop/dance-rock band (formed 1979), famed for Mark King’s slap bass. Hits: “Something About You,” “Lessons in Love.” Key assoc.: Wally Badarou; feat. Alan Holdsworth.

The Christians

11 concerts

The Christians, formed in Liverpool in 1985, are a soul-influenced pop band known for rich vocal harmonies and socially conscious lyrics. Their debut album sold over a million copies, and "Colour" reached UK No. 1. Popular songs include "Ideal World" and "Words." They have released albums such as "Speed of Life," "We," "Sings & Strings," "Goes With Saying," and singles like "Naz Don't Cry," "Tanera Days," and "The Only Dreamer." They collaborated on the charity single "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey." Lead singer Garry Christian is noted for his distinctive soulful voice.

Hue and Cry

13 concerts

Glasgow duo Pat & Greg Kane formed Hue and Cry (1984): sophisti-pop/pop-soul. Hits “Labour of Love,” “Looking for Linda,” “Violently”; 2M+ sold; ITV finalists; Scottish Music Awards Outstanding Achievement.