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80s Tribute Bands in London
Below we've curated a selection of the best 80s wedding bands in the UK. Click on the profiles to watch their videos and read their verified reviews from clients.
About Our Carefully Curated Selection of 80s Bands
We have invited the UK’s most in-demand 80s themed bands to join FixTheMusic. They are all professional musicians who receive consistently outstanding feedback and have performed at luxury hotels and for international corporate brands.
They are frequently booked for weddings and events at venues across the UK as well as throughout Europe and the Channel Islands (e.g. Jersey and Guernsey).
Bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
You can submit an enquiry to receive offers directly from our hand-picked professional 80s acts. FixTheMusic is not an agency – you are always in direct contact with bands via our messaging system. When you've made your choice, you can book and pay securely on FixTheMusic.
We really hope you enjoy using FixTheMusic. If you have any feedback for us, please get in touch. Otherwise, read more about FixTheMusic, browse our FAQs or read our blog to find helpful articles, research, insights, definitive guides and much more!
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Why Book an 80s Themed Band?
Themed evenings are becoming more and more common these days – and 80s events are especially popular. The 1980s was a classic and defining decade for pop music in the UK and America and many of the era's hits are being revived for themed nights across the UK.
Many of the most popular artists from the 80s still have their songs played frequently, including Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Bon Jovi, Depeche Mode, Wham, The Human League, Culture Club, A-Ha, Pet Shop Boys, Tears for Fears, Joy Division, and Prince.
As well as the classic music, you could even request your guests attend in fancy dress (think day-glo clothing and lycra…). Throwing an 80s themed party accompanied by one of our bands is guaranteed to be a success.
Our 80s tribute bands for hire on FixTheMusic are ready and waiting to dust off the decade's best hits for your party!
Reviews from local events in London
“Absolutely brilliant! Thanks so much to all of Tropicana 80s Band for such an amazing night! Our employees couldn't have been happier with you, you totally rocked the stage! Hope to have you back next year!”
Booked Tropicana 80s Band for a corporate event at Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square
“Amazing band who kept the dancefloor full all night! Also an absolute pleasure to deal with, nothing was too much trouble. Everyone loved them and I would not hesitate to recommend! Thank you Dream Team! ”
“The Dream Team were absolutely brilliant. They were so much fun, my friends loved them & have been asking to book them for the next party! They created a great atmosphere, gave a fantastic performance & we were all so sorry we had to go home! We could have danced all night long!”
Booked The Dream Team for a private party at The Royal Automobile Club, London
“The band delivered an outstanding performance at our evening reception. They played a wide selection from their showreel, each song flowing seamlessly into the next - it was the ultimate '80s mixtape! Their vocal range was mind-blowing, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about it. Every song was covered with such authenticity and style, but the final track, "Sweet Child o' Mine" was epic! Beyond the music, they were a pleasure to work with - professional, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Their professionalism made everything so easy. We wouldn’t hesitate to book them again and highly recommend them for any event!”
“This is the third time we’ve had the group back to play for us. Our audiences have been over the moon with their performances and have joined in, dancing and standing up to sway and sing along with the group. After our first experience we made sure that the hall was set up to allow maximum audience participation. It was fully used and our bar takings were excellent, a sure sign that they were really enjoying themselves. A particularly nice touch was the girls coming down onto the floor!”
“We had an amazing time with Club 80s at our Fujifilm UK Christmas Party for 2025. The band were really easy to communicate with in the run-up to the party, and were very adaptable to our venue set-up. They truly brought the whole Christmas party to life and got everyone dancing! Our Christmas party was 80s apres-ski themed, inspired by WHAM's Last Christmas, and Club 80s definitely kept on this theme! They also provided playlists in between sets with 80s tunes, which kept the vibe/ambience going. We definitely recommend them and would book again!”
“In a word: AMAZING! What a trip down memory lane. These guys smashed my 40th party, would definitely recommend!”
“The Transformers were hands down the best performers I have seen in a long time, talented, professional and unique. They kept a fantastic energy in the room, which was evident in the fact that the dance floor was far too small for all the people who wanted to dance. A fantastic themed mix of energy and nostalgia, highly recommended for any event.”
“The Dream Team are the dream band! The band played for our wedding at Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park and the dance floor was full all night long! Easy to communicate with, organised and punctual, the set-up was smooth and fast. The whole band are so talented and have fantastic energy! We also had the DJ between sets which was a fantastic and fun addition. A huge thank you to the Dream Team for really bringing the party! You are GOLD!”
Booked The Dream Team for a wedding at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, Richmond, UK
“You had us singing and dancing to awesome 80s tunes all night! Thank you for making our day so special.”
“Dear Craig and The Dream Team, I wanted to thank you so much for an absolutely amazing night on Friday night! Everybody, without exception, was raving about you and I think the people who manage the club will be putting you on their list of preferred suppliers – so hopefully there’ll be more work coming from them. But to be honest, you were so very good that I can’t imagine that you’re short of gigs….I would imagine that you can pick and choose. I’m not sure what happened to me but having such amazing musicians playing live was totally addictive – I hardly drank at all but was definitely drunk with excitement and felt annoyed when anyone took me off the dance floor! Thank you so much. You absolutely made the party, making it so memorable. I’m really sorry that I didn’t get to say goodbye to you – I think I was still high on all the dancing! But it was very rude of me! I won’t hesitate to recommend you to anybody else who is in need of a good band! Thank you thank you thank you! Very warm wishes, Sarah.”
“AMAZING!!! Unbelievably good music, set lists and all round experience! Hired for our wedding and probably the best decision we made for the day. Super responsive and easy to plan with. The overall experience on the night was epic. Toddlers to grannies alike were headbanging and jumping along to the incredible beats. Really high quality and could not recommend highly enough.”
Will They Wear 80s Themed Clothing?
Absolutely! All of our 80s themed bands perform wearing the classic outfits from the decade so will look the part. They all have vast experience putting on an authentic 80s tribute show so, as Frankie would say, relax and let the musical experts entertain.
Should I Hire an 80s Band for My Wedding?
We’ve noticed huge demand for couples choosing an 80s wedding band as their evening entertainment. Many of our bands will be happy for you to pick your favourite 1980s songs for them to play or will add a few extra to their setlist if given enough notice.
They can also usually provide a DJ service between sets and afterwards.
Although most wedding couples tend to choose a band that plays a mix of pop and rock songs from the 1950s and 1960s through to current charts music, in our experience, it can really make a wedding stand out if the couple picks an 80s band – it'll have your guests talking for years afterwards.
Many of our 80s themed bands include both male and female vocals, allowing them to perform a massive range of 80s hits.
As well as bands, FixTheMusic can recommend numerous 80s themed DJs for your event, complete with 80s-inspired costumes and retro-looking gear.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire an 80s Band in the UK?
80s party bands generally start at about £700 for a 3-piece group. The average price of hiring a 1980s themed act on FixTheMusic is £950.
At FixTheMusic, the musicians provide quotes directly to you – FixTheMusic is free for bookers to use.
So if you're looking to book the best 80s band for hire, submit an enquiry on FixTheMusic.
Where Will the 80s Tribute Bands Perform?
The 80s party bands for hire on FixTheMusic will travel all over the UK – from London in the south east, all the way across the UK – in Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and other cities in the north east, as well as in Wales and Scotland.
FixTheMusic is also a leading provider of party bands for weddings and events across Europe, especially in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. So if you're planning a destination wedding or corporate event in Europe and looking for that special 80s tribute show to wow your guests, get in touch!
What Kind of Events Do They Perform At?
80s cover bands are frequently in demand to perform at a variety of events across the UK, including weddings, corporate events, Christmas parties, New Year's Eve events, 50th birthday parties.
We recently provided our most popular 80s party band, Miami Nights for a 50th birthday party at The Siding near London Bridge.
About FixTheMusic
FixTheMusic is a secure platform for hiring amazing professional wedding bands and musicians anywhere in the world. And it's completely free to use.
Founded in 2015 by two brothers who share a passion for great live music, FixTheMusic is a new way to find and book hand-picked bands for weddings, private parties, corporate events and charity events.
FixTheMusic is free to use – the price you agree with musicians is the price you pay.
We really hope you enjoy using FixTheMusic. If you have any feedback for us, please get in touch. Otherwise, read more about FixTheMusic, browse our FAQs or read our blog to find helpful articles, research, insights, definitive guides and much more!
As professional musicians, we realised how difficult it can be for event planners to find and book musicians for their event. So we decided to make it easy.
With FixTheMusic, all you need to do is tell us what you’re looking for and our system does the heavy lifting to get you offers from our carefully curated selection of amazing musicians.
We make it simple and secure for you to connect directly with the best musicians across the globe so you can book live music for any event within minutes.
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FixTheMusic's corporate and government clients include Google, Facebook, Amazon, Lamborghini, Samsung, U.S. Department of State, Formula One, The Premier League, The Crown Estate, UNESCO, Playstation, Huawei, Hewlett-Packard, Pepsi, CHANEL, Dior, Bacardi, Unilever, Red Bull, Sky Arts, L'Oréal, House of Fraser, The Ritz, The Savoy, Johnson & Johnson, Aldi, the British Army, Ministry of Defence, Virgin Sport, WPP, W Series, KPMG, Deloitte, The Economist, G4S, Lavazza, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, English Heritage, The Courtauld Institute of Art, The King's Fund and numerous luxury hotels and wedding planners around the world 🌍
FixTheMusic is proud to have provided live music for numerous charity fundraising events, including for London's Air Ambulance, WWF UK, The Zoological Society of London, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, The Royal British Legion, Shelter, The Genesis Research Trust and The Pituitary Foundation.
Local professional musicians and function bands throughout the world
Beyond the UK, FixTheMusic has helped clients find amazing local musicians and book UK-based bands for destination weddings and events as far afield as Cyprus, France, Malta, Monaco, Ibiza, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Poland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Guinea, India, Israel, the Dominican Republic, Singapore and China.
We are the world's leading specialists in providing outstanding bands for weddings in France, Italy, Greece (and the Greek islands, especially Santorini), Spain, Portugal and Croatia.
We have ambitious plans to grow internationally over the coming years — we want FixTheMusic to be the first port of call for discovering and booking outstanding local musicians throughout the world.
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As well as offering only a carefully curated selection of hand-picked bands and musicians, we strive to provide world-class customer service so you can book with complete confidence. See what our clients say in our verified reviews.
FixTheMusic was a finalist in the Parmee Prize for Entrepreneurs at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
We have been an official supplier with Rock My Wedding. They choose only the very best wedding suppliers and we're proud that they invited us to join their hand-picked selection of outstanding suppliers.
We have become the first port-of-call for British couples looking to hire the finest wedding bands UK has to offer.
Having provided the live music entertainment for thousands of weddings and events worldwide, we were often asked by clients if we provided other entertainers aside from bands.
We now offer a full range of entertainment options for weddings and corporate events, from fire dancers and magicians to acrobats and stilt walkers, including other professionals such as wedding photographers.
To minimise our carbon footprint, for every 10 bookings on FixTheMusic, we provide funds to Trees for Cities for one tree to be planted. Trees for Cities is a UK charity which aims to plant urban trees and create greener cities 🏙️ 🌳
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