T’Pau and the Christians staged at the Staffordshire Theater

The South, T’Pau and The Christians will bring the musical vibe of the 80s to the present day through song, dance and entertainment at Tamworth Assembly Rooms.

The party balloons were out for The South as the nine-member group recently celebrated their 10th anniversary and 30 years since the release of the hit song Song For Whoever.

Fans will once again be able to hear the group, made up of former The Beautiful South artists such as singer Alison Wheeler and saxophonist Gaz Birtles – and perform on their timeless bops like number one single A Little Time, Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Old Red eyes.

They will be at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms on Friday November 12th.

The doors will open at 6.30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7.30 p.m. Tickets cost £ 25.

T’Pau will be in the building on Saturday, November 13.

Bursting onto the scene in 1987, the band quickly made a name for themselves with their song Heart and Soul reaching No. 4 on the UK and US charts.

ASCAP award-winning number one hit on the dance charts, China In Your Hand, has appeared on over 200 compilations, was the longest-running number one of the year, and became a staple of the fabric of the ’80s. .

The meeting rooms will open their doors to clients from 6.30 p.m. and their performance will begin at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are available for £ 24.

The month of live music continues as The Christians head to boardrooms in late November.

The band enjoyed huge success in the late ’80s and early’ 90s in the UK and across Europe – and became known for their moving but social songs such as Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again. , Harvest of the World, Father and more.

Still led by singer Garry Christian, the band is enjoying a revival in the music industry touring Europe and embarking on a mega tour of the UK playing their favorites as well as a few of their latest albums.

Adey Ramsel, Director of Theater, Arts and Events, said: “Tamworth Assembly Rooms have put on some fantastic shows since the lockdown ended and we are really excited to bring three of the biggest bands of the 1980s to Tamworth for each other. produce in front of our audiences.

“This is an opportunity for people of all ages to step back in time and get a glimpse of the 80s music scene, and have fun and have fun under the bright lights of our beautiful venue.”

For more details on the shows, visit tamworthartsandevents.co.uk/whats-on