Six big artists – one big summer party in the quarry
The Quarry will see six of the biggest names in pop music performing together on one stage in this beautiful outdoor setting of Shrewsbury’s town centre on Friday 9 July – the greatest 80’s party this summer!!

Headlining the show is Tony Hadley, fresh from the Spandau Ballet world tour, and he will also be joined on stage by multi-million selling artists, Rick Astley, ABC, Howard Jones, Mica Paris and Go West.

The artists will be playing songs from their massive repertoire of hit records and for the first time on this concert series they will also perform specially chosen duets and collaborations, backed by a fantastic line up of musicians.

Keith Louch, director of IML Concerts, said, “It’s a real pleasure to bring this great summer party back to Shrewsbury, we are delighted to be working with such a great line-up of stars. The evening will be packed with massive hits as well as some unique duets and collaborations from the artists - it is going to be a tremendous show and is sure to get the audience singing and dancing along as it has done in past years. We believe this is the best mix of 80’s artists we have presented so far and are looking forward to another big show at The Quarry.”

Gates open at 6pm with the artists on stage from 7.30pm. There’s even a grand firework finale to round off what promises to be a magical night out at one of the County’s most attractive settings.

So grab your tickets, your friends and create a group, bring a picnic to Shrewsbury and get ready to dance the night away at this summer party.

Tony Hadley

Tony Hadley
As lead singer of Spandau Ballet Tony Hadley has over the years earned himself the accolade of being one of pop music greatest vocalists.

As pioneers of the 80s Romantic movement, Spandau Ballet had numerous world-wide chart topping singles and albums, the most memorable being the singles Gold and the international number one True. Tony is now a solo artist in his own right who has spent the past twenty years entertaining audiences all over the globe with his

He has continued to write and record and to date has released four solo studio albums. In 2007 he won a new legion of fans following his critically acclaimed performances as Billy Flynn in Chicago on the London stage.

ABC
ABC are one of those groups who come along once a decade to effect a shift in the way music is heard and made, one of those groups who move the music forward.

ABC were formed in 1980 in Sheffield after Martin Fry, then a music journalist, interviewed the band Vice Versa for his fanzine ‘Modern Drugs’. They adopted Fry as lead vocalist and changed their name to ABC. Their hits include Poison Arrow, The Look Of Love, All Of My Heart and When Smokey Sings

Howard Jones
Howard Jones is an accomplished singer-songwriter who was a regular chart visitor in the mid 1980s with his brand of synthpop. Jones, who was equally popular in the U.S, appeared at Live Aid". Allmusic journalist, Stephen Thomas Erlewine adds, "Jones was one of the defining figures of mid 1980s synthpop. His music merged the technology intensive sound of new wave with the cheery optimism of hippies and late 1960s pop.

Rick Astley

Rick Astley
Rick is best known for his 1987 hit single in 16 countries, Never Gonna Give You Up - he holds the record for being the only male solo artist to have his first 8 singles reach the Top 10 in the UK and has sold approximately 40 million records worldwide.

Astley made a comeback in 2007 when he became an internet phenomenon, as his video for Never Gonna Give You Up became part of a popular Internet meme known as "Rickrolling”. He was voted by Internet users "Best Act Ever" at
the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008.

Go West
Go West, formed in 1982, by lead vocalist/drummer Peter Cox and guitarist/vocalist Richard Drummie. While they have had many successful singles, they are generally best known for their hits "King of Wishful Thinking" and "Faithful".

Mica Paris
Mica Paris is an English soul singer, radio and television presenter and occasional actress. Mica Paris has been one of the most celebrated artists in the UK soul seen ever since she burst onto the scene with her international hit "My One Temptation," making fans (and later collaborators out of) giants in the music industry like Eric B & Rakim, Nile Rodgers and Prince, to name a few.

To book call IML Concerts on 01603 660444 or on-line at imlconcerts.co.uk, tickets are also available through the Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury on 01743 281 281 or visit - theatresevern.co.uk or the Oswestry TIC on 01691 662488

Advance ticket cost £32.50 with a discount for children ages 5-15 of just £15. Under 5 years are free with no ticket required. Groups – book more than 10 adults at one time and get 10% discount – available only through IML Concerts Box Office.