Totally Tubular Festival, created by Jon Pleeter in 2024, is an acclaimed multi-act '80s extravaganza. It celebrates the best of '80s music, new wave, and retro pop, featuring iconic artists known for hits like "She Blinded Me With Science" and "I Ran (So Far Away)." The festival is recognized as a premier '80s party, bringing together legendary acts.
Formed in Los Angeles by Martha Davis, The Motels signed with Capitol Records in 1979. They released five albums, earning two gold records and Top Ten hits with Only the Lonely and Suddenly Last Summer. Davis also released the solo album Policy in 1987.
Animotion is an American synth-pop band from Los Angeles formed in 1983. Blending electronic and rock influences, the group is best known for hits like Obsession, which reached the Billboard top 10. They released several albums, including Strange Behavior and Raise Your Expectations.
Haircut 100 achieved major 1980s success with four UK Top 10 hits, including Love Plus One and Fantastic Day, and their platinum-selling debut album Pelican West. After reuniting, the band launched a UK tour and released The Unloving Plum.
Formed in Montreal in 1978 by Ivan Doroschuk, new wave band Men Without Hats are best known for the hits Safety Dance and Pop Goes the World. Ivan, a Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, leads a lineup featuring Sahara Sloan, Sho Murray, and Adrian White.
UK-born rock band blending dance beats; broke worldwide with Grammy-nominated #1 “Wild Wild West.” Also “Shake for the Sheikh” (Billboard #28), “I’ll Be There” (#8).
The Tubes, formed in Phoenix, Arizona, were known for satirical, theatrical rock shows with characters like Quay Lewd. Hits include "White Punks on Dope" and "She's a Beauty." Collaborated with Todd Rundgren and achieved success with "Completion Backwards Principle." Reunited in 1993 and continued touring, despite various breakups.
British dance-pop trio Right Said Fred, formed by Sussex-born brothers Richard and Fred Fairbrass with Rob Manzoli, is best known for the 1992 U.S. chart-topping hit "I'm Too Sexy." Known for their catchy, campy style, they achieved U.K. hits with tracks like "Don't Talk Just Kiss" and "Deeply Dippy." They shifted focus to Germany, finding success with albums "Fredhead" and "Stand Up." Also known for collaborations with Nena, their music reflects a humorous take on pop culture.
