IN THE PRESS

Dear Mr. Pop Star…

In 2015, the inimitable Derek Philpott and Wilf Turnbull challenged stars from the 70’s and 80’s about the lyrical ambiguities and inaccuracies in their song lyrics; would Living In A Box want to live in a cardboard box and just how could The Jacksons blame a failed romance on the boogie? The series of letters became the legendary Dear Mr.

IN THE PRESS

Let’s Rock Christmas – The Retro Show

A huge new Christmas Party event celebrating the best music of decades past has been announced to take place on December 14th at The SSE Arena, Wembley. Tony Hadley, Kim Wilde, Nik Kershaw, Go West, Nick Heyward, T’Pau are all confirmed to appear, as are guests Katrina, Jona Lewie, Rick Parfitt Jnr, Jaki Graham, Tony Mortimer (ex-East 17) and Brother

IN THE PRESS ON THE ROAD

Nik Kershaw lines up for the Pop Art Music Festival jukebox

Nik Kershaw joins Bonnie Tyler, Cock Robin, Peter Schilling, Carol Decker and last but not least, Rick Parfitt Jnr for an incredible show that starts it is inaugural tour this year in Germany. The Pop Art Music Festival brings this incredible all-star line-up together as one festival band, performing hit after hit, just like a jukebox!

IN THE PRESS

Nik Kershaw gets on the ball for The Ben Corfield Football Fund

Nik Kershaw is delighted to be taking to The Oakengates Theatre stage in Telford on Saturday 9 September 2017 for Ben’s Charity Concert 2. Ben Corfield is a 7 year old boy who lives in Little Wenlock in Telford. Ben was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in February 2015. His life has been like a whirlwind since. Inspired by Ben’s

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Nik Kershaw joins the Rewind 2017 line up!

Rewind The 80s Music Festival, the world’s first and biggest 80s music festival, is back with three amazing UK festivals for summer 2017 and Nik will be joining the line up for Rewind Scotland at Scone Palace, Perth on Saturday 22 July, and Rewind South at Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames on Saturday 19 August. Tickets for all festivals go on

ON AIR

Nik Kershaw – Live at The Water Rats with Vintage TV

Closing a summer season of festival performances, Nik Kershaw and his band played to a sold-out crowd at the legendary London gig venue The Water Rats on Tuesday 27 September 2016. Relive that very special night courtesy of Vintage TV at 8.00pm TONIGHT and watch Nik perform his back catalogue and more. Vintage TV can be found on Freeview‎ (82‎), Sky‎

ON AIR

Here and Now – The Sound of the 80’s

The sound of the 80’s is back. Stars of the unmistakable decade like A-ha or Rick Astley tour with old as well as new songs. At the same time, young bands like Hurts, Chvrches and Drangsal celebrate the unmistakable synthesizer sound of the eighties. But what is the success of this decade? Fritz Egner, TV and BAYERN 3 Radio presenter

IN THE PRESS ON THE ROAD

Todmobile with special guest Nik Kershaw

Todmobile gigs are renowned for their outstanding live performances of hits such as Pöddulagið Eldlagið, Brúðkaupslagið and Girl Rock and the band has set the standard for rock bands in Iceland since 1989. Since then, the band have held hundreds of concerts in Iceland and beyond. Todmobile’s annual rock gig comes to the magnificent Harpa in Reykjavík on 11 November

IN PICTURES

In Pictures – Nik Kershaw – Chilfest 2016

In Pictures: Nik Kershaw – Chilfest 2016 “Had a blast at Chilfest” “Shame about the power cut but the crowd saw us through to the end. Really warm, friendly atmosphere. I even managed to get out front with my family to join in the fun.” – Nik Kershaw Photographs courtesy of Chilfest.

IN THE PRESS ON THE ROAD

Nik Kershaw, Go West and T’Pau line up for the Warrington Festival.

There’s an 80s music celebration planned at the Warrington Festival this year as Nik Kershaw, Go West and T’Pau are set to appear on the opening night to kick off the weekend’s events! The trio of popular acts, who have millions of album sales between them, will take to the stage in the town’s Bank Park on 16 September at

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24jun12:00 pm- 10:00 pmLet's Rock Norwich!Earlham Park, Norwich

30jun12:00 pm- 10:00 pmRetroBest Festival 2017, EstoniaOtepää, Pühajärve, Estonia

july

22jul12:00 pm- 11:00 pmRewind Festival Scotland 2017Scone Palace, Perth

august

4aug4:31 pm- 11:00 pmBedford Park Concerts - 80's Into The 90'sBedford Park

Event Details

80’s into the 90’s – Bedford Park Concerts 2017

4.30pm Gates open
5.00pm ‘Rozalla’
5.40pm ‘Nik Kershaw’
6.35pm ‘Baby D’
7.15pm ‘Go West’
8.15pm ‘Jason Donovan’
9.15pm ‘Livin Joy’
9.50pm ‘Dave Pearce’
11.00pm Concert finishes (approx)

Bedford’s Biggest Summer Party will take place in Bedford Park featuring an amazing line up specifically put together for Bedford!! For one night only 7 live acts who will take you through a journey from the 80’s into the 90’s!

From Jason Donovan, who was the ultimate 80’s heart-throb. Jason commanded an audience of 22 million in ‘Neighbours’, dated Kylie and went on to score no fewer than 16 hit singles and sell over 30 million records worldwide. Jason will be performing live in Bedford Park and we expect a stampede of Donovan fans at our gates.

We also have Go West (with full band), whose most iconic hit ‘King of Wishful Thinking’ became a smash chart success when it featured in ‘Pretty Woman’ starring Julia Roberts, they also had their classic hit ‘We Close Our Eyes’, ‘One Way Street’ as featured in Rocky IV. The band have continued to have success and are one of the busiest touring bands of the 80’s.

The hits keep coming with another legendary 80’s icon Nik Kershaw (With full band). 1985 saw three hit singles, a world tour and an appearance in ‘Live Aid’. Nik also penned a number one hit for Chesney Hawkes ‘The One and Only’ and Elton John has described him as ‘the best songwriter of a generation’.

The party continues into the 90’s with some of the most iconic live acts of the era that dominated the club floors and continue to this day to be featured on club classic compilations. The acts include Livin’ Joy whose club hit ‘Dreamer’ is sure to get the party revellers dancing the night away along with ‘Don’t Stop Movin’. Other acts include Baby D whose ‘Let Me Be Your Fantasy’ was on everyone’s 90’s playlist. Rozalla’s feel good anthem ‘Everybody’s Free’ will add to the atmosphere creating a party on feel good zone.

What better act to tie the two eras’ together than legendary DJ Dave Pearce with his epic dance anthems set.

Dave Pearce is the creator and original presenter of BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems and has been a driving force in the UK Dance Scene for many years. Renowned for his energetic uplifting and anthemic “big room” sets incorporating Trance/Electro house and Progressive interwoven with reworked classics and also for his Trance Anthems and Pure Trance sets.
Dave Pearce has sold over 1 million mix compilation albums in the UK with numerous top 5 UK Chart positions. He has held residencies in Ibiza, Ministry Of Sound in London and BCM in Mallorca. He has played at all the major dance festivals including Creamfields and has been featured three times in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs in the world.
The night will have a real party atmosphere, with roaming entertainers, special effects and some other surprises on the night!

Gates open – 4.30pm

Time

(Friday) 4:31 pm - 11:00 pm

Location

Bedford Park

98 Kimbolton Rd, Bedford MK40 2PF

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6aug7:30 pm- 10:30 pmAn Evening With Nik Kershaw and his bandSkyhøyt, Bjørnsonhuset

12aug11:00 am- 11:00 pmNostalgie Beach Festival 2017Festivalpark De Krokodiel, Middelkerke

13aug12:00 pm- 10:00 pmJack Up The 80s - Isle of WightSmallbrook Stadium, Isle of Wight

19aug12:00 pm- 11:00 pmRewind Festival South 2017Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames

20aug12:00 pm- 11:00 pmFlashback Festival 2017Thoresby Estate, Near Worksop

september

8sep7:30 pm- 10:30 pmAn Evening With Nik KershawNorden Farm Centre For The Arts, Maidenhead

9sep7:30 pm- 10:30 pmBen's Charity Concert 2Oakengates Theatre, Telford

Event Details

Nik Kershaw is delighted to be taking to The Oakengates stage in Telford on Saturday 9 September 2017 for Ben’s Charity Concert 2.

Ben Corfield is a 7 year old boy who lives in Little Wenlock in Telford. Ben was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in February 2015. His life has been like a whirlwind since.

Inspired by Ben’s love of football, Ben’s dad and a group of friends established The Ben Corfield Football Fund.

Ben is sadly not alone in his condition. There are countless other children dealing with illness of all types from a very young age. The Ben Corfield Football Fund aims to help poorly children and the services they rely on so much. Tens of thousands of pounds have been raised for The Ben Corfield Football Fund.

Ben’s Charity Concert 2 will raise money for Cure Leukaemia, the blood cancer charity supporting the building of a world class haematology centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

There are currently two support acts – Telford band The Goldroom, who took part in the first charity concert last year and TT4.

For the first time, there will also be an acoustic stage this year in the bar at Oakengates Theatre for an after-show party. This will also have three acts performing and confirmed so far are Rhi and Ed and Ralph Porrett.

The event will be hosted by Paul Shutteworth from BBC Radio Shropshire with the after-show party and acoustic stage will be hosted by Facebook star Rich Pilgrim.

Tickets are on sale NOW!
VIP upgrades can also be purchased to watch Nik soundcheck and have a photo opportunity! These need to be purchased in addition to a regular ticket.