80s Classical is coming to the SSE Arena Belfast
This is going to be a night you don't want to miss 👇
Last updated 15th Aug 2022
80s Classical are turning back the clock with many stars of the decade in a spectacular show that includes the Belfast Pops 60-piece symphony orchestra in a night of nostalgia when pop meets classical.
Taking to the SSE Arena stage on Friday 7th October, 2022 - this is one gig you DON'T WANT TO MISS!
Topping the bill is Kim Wilde, who burst onto the scene with ‘Kids in America’ and continued her dominance in the charts with songs like ‘You Came’ and ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’, going on to sell over 20 million singles.
The unique event includes Howard Jones, Johnny Hates Jazz, Carol Decker, Go West and Denise Pearson from Five Star who will perform all their hits in special arrangements never heard here before.
Conducting will be Cliff Masterson who has worked in the past with II Divo, Lionel Ritchie and Josh Groban. Cliff will lead the 60-piece orchestra through a Top of the Pops setlist of hits to include ‘New Song’ (Howard Jones) ‘Turn Back The Clock’ (Johnny Hates Jazz) and ‘Heart and Soul’ performed by Carol Decker from T’Pau.
Speaking about the show Cliff said: “I’ve always been fascinated by how orchestral musicians can complement music across all genres - and as a huge fan of 80s music, writing these arrangements for a full symphony orchestra was a chance to super-size my teenage record collection!
“The atmosphere at the show is electric - hearing the hit songs you know and love on such an epic scale is absolutely spine-tingling”
The show is produced by Steve Anderson, musical director for such artists as Kylie Minogue and Westlife. Speaking about the show, Steve said: “80’s Classical” showcases the most iconic voices and songs of the 80’s in breath-taking new orchestral versions performed by the original artists”.
“The joy from the audiences experiencing these beautiful epic symphonic arrangements is truly incredible. This is the soundtrack to so many people’s lives and it has never sounded so good”.
How to get tickets 👇
Tickets on sale this Friday 19th August at 10am from www.ssearenabelfast.com
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