PREVIEW: Sounds of the 80’s – Gary Davies bringing hit radio show to Portsmouth Guildhall

Woo Gary Davies! The legendary radio star is taking his Sounds of the 80s show on tour with mastermixes, dancers and more surprises.
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Published 4th Apr 2023, 15:08 BST
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And he’s bringing all the fun of his hit BBC Radio 2 programme to Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday, April 14.

BUY TICKETS: Get tickets to Sounds of the 80s in Portsmouth at www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk.

It’s the show that listeners enjoy every Saturday night, but live on stage – and here on a Friday.

This 80s party night – promoted by Raymond Gubbay Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music – will feature anthems from artists of the decade such as Wham!, Queen, Prince, Madonna, Whitney and more. Several shows may also feature some surprise guests from the decade, say organisers.

Celebrating arguably the greatest decade in music, the immersive show will feature Gary along with his producer, Johnny Kalifornia, and some specially curated Mastermixes.

The amazing Sounds of the 80s dancers will get you on your feet recreating classic scenes from 80s films and videos. The show also features a fabulous set design from the 80s.

Gary said: “I’m so excited to finally be able to bring the magic of Sounds of the 80s live on tour across the UK - as we all know, the 80s is the best decade.

"Expect Anthems, Mastermixes, Sloppy Bits, fabulous dancers and the biggest 80s party ever!”

The Sounds of the 80s live show debuted at Stoke-on-Trent's Regent Theatre last year to a packed crowd of 80s fans dressed up to the nines in lycra, leg warmers, headbands, and Frankie and Wham! statement T-shirts.

Davies’ star was at its peak in those heady days as a presenter on BBC Radio 1 and Top of the Pops, when he discovered and championed many of the acts that he now plays out on the programme.

He was one of the first to offer mainstream support to the likes of U2, Chris Rea, Deacon Blue, Tears For Fears and Simple Minds. Gary Davies and his show in some ways helped define the sounds of the 80s.For more information about all tour dates visit Soundsofthe80slive.co.uk.

Ooh Gary Davies! He's brining his Sounds of the 80s hit radio show to Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday, April 14.Ooh Gary Davies! He's brining his Sounds of the 80s hit radio show to Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday, April 14.
Ooh Gary Davies! He's brining his Sounds of the 80s hit radio show to Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday, April 14.

Tour Dates:

Friday 14th April: Portsmouth Guildhall

Friday 12th May: Frome Cheese & Grain

Thursday 1st June: London Royal Festival Hall

Friday 23rd June: Derby Melbourne Hall

Friday 22nd September: Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

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