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Heaven 17

13 concerts

Heaven 17, a UK techno-pop trio, formed by Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh, emerged from the British Electric Foundation, featuring Glenn Gregory on vocals. Known for hits like "Temptation," they collaborated with artists such as Tina Turner. The band achieved fame with albums "Penthouse and Pavement" and "The Luxury Gap." After early success, they disbanded in 1988 but reformed in the '90s, continuing with Ware and Gregory.

Go West

3 concerts

Go West, a British pop duo formed in 1982, became '80s icons with hits like "We Close Our Eyes" and "King of Wishful Thinking." Known for blending pop, soul, and new wave, they won a 1986 BRIT Award and scored success with hits featured in the Pretty Woman soundtrack.

Level 42

4 concerts

Level 42, a British band formed in 1979, is known for jazz-funk fusion and later sophisti-pop and dance-rock. Key hits include "Something About You" and "Lessons in Love." Mark King’s bass technique and Wally Badarou's synth defined their style. Their peak album, World Machine, led them to international success. The band has had lineup changes, with King as the constant, and collaborated with guitarist Alan Holdsworth. They’re celebrated for dynamic live tours and a 30th-anniversary box set, Living It Up.

Haircut 100

13 concerts

Born in the 1980s, Haircut One Hundred blended sophisticated pop and new wave, famous for "Love Plus One" and album "Pelican West." Celebrated for their catchy sax solos and sunny vocals, despite a brief career, they left a lasting impact and earned platinum status.

Marc Almond

1 concert

Marc Almond, born in Southport, gained fame as part of synth pop duo Soft Cell. Known for his theatrical style, he pursued a solo career after the band's 1984 split. Almond's work spans genres like cabaret, pop, chanson, and Russian folk. He released seminal albums with the Willing Sinners and collaborated with artists like Jarvis Cocker, Jools Holland, and Gene Pitney. Notable albums include "The Stars We Are" and "Absinthe." He covered Jacques Brel extensively and released a ten-disc retrospective, "Trials of Eyeliner." Almond was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2017 and remains an influential figure.

Jaki Graham

3 concerts

Midlands-born Jaki Graham, a leading UK soul singer, excelled in R&B/dance with '80s hits like "Set Me Free." Famous for collaborations with UB40 & others, she remains popular in Japan.

80's Calling! Darlington

2 concerts

Discovery Festival

5 concerts

Concert Info

Don't miss the Discovery Festival concert in Darlington at Darlington Arena on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 12:00 AM, with 80's Calling! Darlington. Buy your tickets now!

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Darlington Arena

mowdenpark.com

+44 1325 350267

Arena, Neasham Rd, Darlington DL2 1DL, UK

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