Music fans danced away the night to the sound of the 80s as the first day of Blackpool’s 80s Weekender got underway.
A star-studded line-up of iconic artists have started to the stage at Blackpool Winter Gardens as the Blackpool 80s Weekender brings two days of live music, entertainment and nostalgia to the resort.
Last night Kim Wilde, Nik Kershaw, Katrina and 80s Lycra took the thousands of music fans dressed in neon on a journey through the 80s.
Tonight music fans will be back again ready to see ABC, Go West, Johnny Hates Jazz, The Christians, Toyah, Hue & Cry, Toyah: In Conversation and a DJ set from Jenny Powell.
Blackpool Winter Gardens has been transformed into an immersive 1980s-themed experience, with activities and entertainment taking place throughout the venue, from the historic Empress Ballroom to themed events and surprise attractions.
The celebrations will continue beyond the live performances with after-show parties hosted by television and radio presenter Jenny Powell, alongside performances from 80s-inspired aerobic dance troupe 80s Lycra.
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7. Blackpool 80-s weekender at the blackpool winter Gardens , Fans attend the first of two nights featuring Legends of the 1980s uk pop scene Pictured Fans .
Blackpool 80s Weekender at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Fans attend the first of two nights featuring legends of the 1980s UK pop scene including Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw | DARREN NELSON Photo: Darren Nelson
8. Blackpool 80s Weekender at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Fans attend the first of two nights featuring legends of the 1980s UK pop scene including Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw
Blackpool 80s Weekender at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Fans attend the first of two nights featuring legends of the 1980s UK pop scene including Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw | DARREN NELSON Photo: Darren Nelson
9. Blackpool 80s Weekender at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Fans attend the first of two nights featuring legends of the 1980s UK pop scene including Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw
Blackpool 80s Weekender at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Fans attend the first of two nights featuring legends of the 1980s UK pop scene including Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw | Darren Nelson Photo: Darren Nelson
10. Blackpool 80s Weekender at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Fans attend the first of two nights featuring legends of the 1980s UK pop scene including Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw
Blackpool 80s Weekender at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Fans attend the first of two nights featuring legends of the 1980s UK pop scene including Nik Kershaw | DARREN NELSON Photo: DARREN NELSON
11. Blackpool 80-s weekender at the blackpool winter Gardens , Fans attend the first of two nights featuring Legends of the 1980s uk pop scene Pictured Fans .
Blackpool 80s Weekender at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Fans attend the first of two nights featuring legends of the 1980s UK pop scene including Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw | Darren Nelson Photo: Darren Nelson
12. Blackpool 80-s weekender at the blackpool winter Gardens , Fans attend the first of two nights featuring Legends of the 1980s uk pop scene Pictured Fans .
Blackpool 80s Weekender at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. Fans attend the first of two nights featuring legends of the 1980s UK pop scene including Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw | Darren Nelson Photo: Darren Nelson