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Party At The Palace with ABC, The Farm, and more

Aug 10, 2024  ·  Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow

Party At The Palace
Aug 10
Party At The Palace
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Midlands-born Jaki Graham, a leading UK soul singer, excelled in R&B/dance with '80s hits like "Set Me Free." Famous for collaborations with UB40 & others, she remains popular in Japan.
Liverpool band The Farm, championed by DJ John Peel, are known for hits like "Groovy Train" and "All Together Now." They've collaborated with Suggs and toured with The Housemartins and Big Audio Dynamite. Their album "Spartacus" debuted at No. 1 in 1991.
Originally the Lopez Sisters, the group became Odyssey after Tony Reynolds joined. Known for '70s hits like "Native New Yorker," they blended soft disco with a Caribbean flair, enjoyed UK success, then disbanded.
Heaven 17, a UK techno-pop trio, formed by Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh, emerged from the British Electric Foundation, featuring Glenn Gregory on vocals. Known for hits like "Temptation," they collaborated with artists such as Tina Turner. The band achieved fame with albums "Penthouse and Pavement" and "The Luxury Gap." After early success, they disbanded in 1988 but reformed in the '90s, continuing with Ware and Gregory.
Irish singer and TV presenter Ronan Keating rose to fame with Boyzone, earning multiple U.K. #1 hits. His solo hits include "When You Say Nothing at All." A TV judge and charity advocate, he has worked with stars like LeAnn Rimes and Elton John.
Sweet Female Attitude, from Manchester, UK, is an electronic music act best known for the platinum record "Flowers." Fronted by Leanne Brown and her DJ husband Nekxtman, they create diverse tracks and are popular on the UK club scene with global performances alongside legendary artists.
U.K. pop group Bananarama, formed by Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin, and Siobhan Fahey, became '80s icons with hits like "Venus" and "Cruel Summer." Known for their dance-pop style, they collaborated with Fun Boy Three and Stock, Aitken & Waterman. Despite Fahey's departure in 1988, the group thrived globally, celebrated by a 2018 reunion and their 40th anniversary in 2022.
British new wave band ABC, led by Martin Fry, gained fame in the early '80s with hits like "Poison Arrow" and "Look of Love." Known for their synth-driven pop and theatrical style, they topped charts with their debut album and found success on MTV and in the US market.
Callum Beattie, born in Scotland, is known for his honest, storytelling style. His album "Vandals" reflects Scottish working-class life. Influenced by Gerry Cinnamon and Frank Turner, his music carries raw, punk-inspired energy. Recorded in Glasgow, all contributors are Scottish, enhancing its authentic feel.
Go West, a British pop duo formed in 1982, became '80s icons with hits like "We Close Our Eyes" and "King of Wishful Thinking." Known for blending pop, soul, and new wave, they won a 1986 BRIT Award and scored success with hits featured in the Pretty Woman soundtrack.
Big Country, formed by Stuart Adamson in 1981, is known for its Celtic rock style with hits like "In a Big Country" and "Wonderland." Their debut, *The Crossing,* went platinum in the UK and gold in the US. Despite changes in lineup, they continued releasing music into the next century. Collaborations include Ray Davies, and notable albums like *Steeltown* and *The Seer* kept them in the charts. Stuart Adamson, originally from England, battled personal issues and was found deceased in 2001.
Skids, formed in Dunfermline, Scotland, in 1977, are known for their art-punk style. Key members included vocalist Richard Jobson and guitarist Stuart Adamson. They gained fame with hits like "Into the Valley" and "Masquerade." Produced by Bill Nelson, their second album Days in Europa was well-received. After lineup changes and disbandment, they reunited in 2007 for tribute shows. The original lineup re-formed for a 2017 tour, releasing the album Burning Cities in 2018.

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