Rewind North Announces Full Lineup

This August, Rewind The 80s Music Festival comes to the North of England for the second consecutive year! "Rewind North" returns in full force in the beautiful surroundings ofCapethorne Hall, situated between Maccesfield and Wilmslow, Cheshire.

Tickets for Rewind North will go on sale at 9am on Friday 23rd January 2015. Full details about ticket outlets and prices are available from the official Rewind website:www.rewindfestival.com.

Now on to the lineup..

Human LeagueDavid Bowie wasn’t wrong back in 1979 when he described The Human League as “the sound of the future”. With contemporary artists citing them as hugely influential, they’re as relevant now as they were back in 1981 when their debut album Dare! took the world by storm. 30 years later, with four UK top 10 albums and eight UK top 10 singles to their name including Love Action (I Believe in Love), (Feeling) Fascination and the iconic Don’t You Want Me, the band continue to produce new material and wow audiences worldwide. Soul II Soul Soul II Soul was created by Jazzie B and friend Daddae – “two souls moving together”. Soul II Soul enjoyed chart success with “Keep On Moving” and “Back To Life”. Soul II Soul has sold over 6.8 million albums worldwide and in 1990 they picked up two Grammy Awards. Jazzie B has not only produced a string of successful cuts for Soul II Soul, but he’s also produced and re-mixed tracks for the likes of, Public Enemy (So Whatcha Gonna Do) Johnny Gill (Wrap My Body Tight); Fine Young Cannibals (‘I’m Not The Man I Used To Be’); Incognito (Change); and, perhaps most memorably, Family Stand’s international smash hit ‘Ghetto Heaven’. Kim Wilde Recording Artist, Performer, Journalist, Actress, Radio Presenter and Garden Designer - Kim Wilde is one multi-talented lady.  Since her first single “Kids in America” became a worldwide hit on its release in 1981, and a string of million-selling albums and single success followed including “Chequered Love”, “Water On Glass”, “You Came”, ‘Cambodia’, “View From A Bridge” and “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”, she’s enjoyed a varied and highly successful career.  Still producing new material and touring Europe extensively, Kim returns to the Rewind stage by popular demand, to continue her reign as the Princess of Pop. Belinda Carlisle If ever anyone has given Madonna a run for her money as the queen of the three-minute pop song, it’s Belinda Carlisle. Over the last two decades, she’s made the journey from Hollywood-based teen punk with The Go-Go’s to the ultimate global big hair pop icon with a series of sophisticated, but instantly memorable pop-rock singles.  Achieving international success with “Heaven Is A Place On Earth”, the single reached number one on both sides of the Atlantic and established her as a solo artist in her own right after the demise of The Go-Go’s in 1985.  With such massive solo hits as “Circle In The Sand”, “(We Want) The Same Thing”, “I Get Weak”, “Leave A Light On” and “Do You Feel Like I Feel?” to her name, Belinda is still touring the world with her brand of uplifting and inspirational pop.   Howard JonesOver 30 years on from the release of his debut single “New Song”, Howard Jones is as prolific and hard working as ever, playing concerts around the world and creating diverse and superbly crafted new material in his studio in Somerset.  To date he has sold over 8 million albums, and with such worldwide hits as “What is Love”, “Like to Get to Know You Well”, “Hide and Seek” and “Things Can Only Get Better” he’s sure to entertain with an exceptional live show at this year’s festival. Jimmy SomervilleJimmy Somerville first shot to fame back in 1984 with groundbreaking band Bronski Beat. Their debut single "Smalltown Boy" introduced the world to Jimmy’s distinctive voice, making the top three in Britain as well as being a huge hit all over Europe.  After his departure from the band he formed The Communards with his old friend Richard Coles and enjoyed a string of hits with their mixture of good old fashioned "gay" disco and more bluesy, acoustic, political and social comment songs. Jimmy has since then become well known for re-making disco classics as his own - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real), Never Can Say Goodbye, and Don’t Leave Me This Way to name but a few – 30 years after he burst onto the scene with Smalltown Boy, Jimmy has now written and recorded an album of original disco tracks in homage to the genre which inspired so much. The album ‘Homage’ is out now. Steve Augeri Drawing on a range of diverse musical influences to deliver a unique take on the genre of melodic rock, Steve Augeri is an American rock singer best known as the lead vocalist for the rock group Journey.  Steve recorded three albums during a successful eight-year tenure that brought the world’s most accomplished melodic rock group back to the stage for multiple world tours to millions of fans.  Get ready to channel your inner rocker and listen out for such massive hits as “Any Way You Want It” and the classic “Don’t Stop Believin’”, which made a chart come-back in 2009 thanks to featuring in the popular American TV show Glee. Wang Chung Wang Chung came out of the post-punk, New Wave scene in the UK going on to achieve global success selling millions of records. Throughout their 30 year career they have released 5 albums and 2 Greatest Hits compilations. They have had 6 US Top 40 hits including a number 1 and international Top 40 hit, “Dance Hall Days”, achieved cult status with their soundtrack for William Friedkin’s movie “To Live and Die in LA”.  In the process of all of this (and somewhat unintentionally), Wang Chung became part of the contemporary culture of North America.  Their huge smash ‘Everybody Have Fun Tonight’, with its now famous line 'Everybody Wang Chung Tonight' saw the invention of a new US verb; 'to Wang Chung', the band being name-checked by everyone from Homer Simpson to Frasier Crane. Chesney Hawkes After shooting to fame as the title character in the film ‘Buddy’s Song’ in 1990, Chesney Hawkes quickly became one of Britain’s best-loved stars.  The following year, he released the single “The One and Only” (penned by Nik Kershaw) from the film’s soundtrack which went on to become the 20th biggest selling single of the 90s.  Chesney has never been far from the spotlight since, with numerous TV appearances and new material, finding a whole new generation of fans who want to see him perform live. The Sugarhill Gang Hip-Hop’s first superstars, recording pioneers and first touring group The Sugarhill Gang debuted with their smash “Rapper’s Delight,” recorded for just $700 and succeeded in making hip-hop radio friendly and commercial with an appeal that was different from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s leather, studs, and furs that were popular back then.  The group recorded for Sugar Hill Records and opened the record industry doors for all hip-hop groups with songs like “8th Wonder”, then “Apache” and “Kick It Live From 9 to 5” – all BIG SONGS. The SouthEx members of The Beautiful South, Dave Hemingway and Alison Wheeler will be singing many of those hits including A Little Time, Don't Marry Her, Rotterdam, Good as Gold, Perfect 10 and many more from the back catalogue. Formed in 1988, The Beautiful South had a string of hit singles such as Old Red Eyes Is Back, Rotterdam, Don't Marry Her, Perfect 10 and Number One single A Little Time. Their greatest hits album, Carry On Up The Charts, was one of the fastest-selling albums in UK history, entering at Number One and staying there for weeks, becoming one of the country's most popular albums ever. The Beautiful South legacy continues with The South! Katrina ex Katrina and the Waves Katrina - Grammy nominated former lead singer of Katrina & The Waves became an international pop star in 1985 with the massive hit “Walking on Sunshine”, which has remained a timeless summer anthem ever since.  After extensive worldwide touring in the late 80s and early 90s, the band surged back into the limelight in 1997, when Katrina & The Waves won the Eurovision Song Contest with “Love Shine a Light” with the largest ever margin, followed by an unprecedented four consecutive appearances on BBC TV’s Top Of The Pops. This year Katrina is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of 'Walking on Sunshine' with the release of her first solo album in 10 years - 'Blisland'.

OMD Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), the synth-pop duo from Wirral, pioneered their genre combining massive chart success with experimentation on albums such as "Organisation"(1980) “Architecture and Morality” (1981) and “Dazzle Ships” (1983). Hits such as “Enola Gay”, “Maid of Orleans” and ‘Souvenir’ propelled them into the stratosphere and helped shape the musical landscape of the eighties.  OMD re-united in 2007 and have been playing sold out concerts to critical and fan acclaim ever since. Two new studio albums “History of Modern” and “English Electric” show the band to be one of the few of their generation still able to create music that inspires. OMD's festival set is full of energy and loaded with their hits, so bring your dancing shoes! The Boomtown RatsFormed in 1975 in Dublin The Boomtown Rats exploded out of Ireland in 1976 and their fast, loud, furious music and their fast loud furious attitude meant they became part of the burgeoning punk scene. Singer Bob Geldof’s defiant motormouth arrogance and flagrant disrespect for authority endeared him and his band to every youth who felt weighed down by the heavy handed blandishments of church and state.  In the UK The Boomtown Rats first toured with the Ramones and Talking Heads rocking and mocking the status quo alongside the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Jam and The Stranglers. They became one of the biggest bands of the late 70s/80s with a string of top ten hits and platinum albums, earning them Brit Awards, Ivor Novellos and Grammy Awards.  Making history as the first Irish band to have a UK no 1 hit with ‘Rat Trap’, they went on to top the charts in 32 Countries with ‘I Don't Like Mondays’ and racked up 6 era-defining albums: ‘The Boomtown Rats’ (’77), ‘A Tonic For The Troops’ (’78), ‘The Fine Art Of Surfacing’ (’79), ‘Mondo Bongo’ (’80), ‘V Deep’ (’82) and ‘In The Long Grass’ (’84).  Bananarama Formed in 1982 as teenagers they came to the attention of The Specials’ Terry Hall, whose band Fun Boy Three they later collaborated with on the hit “Ain’t What You Do”. They went on to take the world by storm, with solo hits including “Cruel Summer”, “I Heard a Rumour”, “Robert De Niro’s Waiting”, “Love In The First Degree” and” Venus” - their first US no. 1. Today they still hold the record for the world’s most successful girl band with over 30 UK Top 40 hits and 40 million record sales. ABC Fronted by the dapper Martin Fry, their debut album The Lexicon of Love, released in 1982, crashed straight into the charts at number one, showcasing a string of hits including “The Look of Love”, “Tears Are Not Enough”, “All Of My Heart” and “Poison Arrow”.  After five further albums and a greatest hits compilation, ABC bowed out of the spotlight in the early nineties, only to resurrect the name at the end of the decade much to the delight of their fans.  In the past few years, highlights for the group included performing their debut album “The Lexicon of Love”in its entirety to a sell-out audience at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall conducted by Anne Dudley, over a quarter of a decade since its debut release. Martin Fry is currently working on a new ABC album and has further orchestral shows planned for later this year.  Whether performing as a band or with an orchestra, Martin Fry is the consummate show man. The SelecterThe Selecter fronted by the original singing duo of the female icon of the 2-tone era Pauline Black & Arthur 'Gaps' Hendrickson deliver classic hits like ‘Three Minute Hero’, ‘Missing Words’, ‘On My Radio’, ‘James Bond’ and of course ‘Too Much Pressure’. ‘Too Much Pressure’ released by this important and influential platinum selling band in Feb 1980 remains a classic touchstone for a generation of Ska lovers. Mixing punk, ska and reggae, ‘Too Much Pressure’ successfully reflected the social and political issues of the early Thatcher years in Britain and gave a voice to disaffected youth across the racial divide. Heather SmallAfter selling several million records, winning two Brit Awards and the Mercury Music Prize, performing across the globe and recording a track that has become an unofficial national anthem - international anthem even - Heather Small is one of the most successful female recording artists of recent years. As Part of M People, hits such as “Moving On Up”, “One Night In Heaven” and “Search For The Hero” saw Heather become one of the seminal British voices of the 1990s.  Heather has since had great successes with two solo albums – the title track of her ‘Proud’ album going on to become the soundtrack to a whole host of very special events including London’s successful 2012 Olympic bid. Kid Creole For over 27 years Kid Creole and the Coconuts have been entertaining sellout crowds around the world. Led by the smooth, suave and sophisticated August Darnell, they had a string of hits, including "Stool Pigeon"," Annie I'm Not Your Daddy" , "Endicott", "My Male Curiosity" and "I'm a Wonderful Thing, Baby". Well known for being one of the best live shows on the planet, Kid fills out his colourful zoot suits with style and grace, dancing onstage with inimitable cool and his dazzling trio of damsels, the Coconuts. Imagination featuring Leee John Celebrating over 30 years in the entertainment industry, Leee John has been an all-round artist, singer, writer, record producer, actor and recently a film producer.  Leee came to the world’s attention with his group Imagination which he founded in the early 80s, making a mark not only as musicians but also as true masters of stage and performance, known for their outrageous costumes and stage shows.  With hits such as “In and Out of Love”, “Body Talk”, ‘Flashback’, “Music and Lights”, “In The Heat of the Night” and “Just An Illusion”, millions of singles were sold internationally.  Imagination also went platinum worldwide with sales in excess of 30 million albums.  As a result Imagination have played to sold out concerts across the globe.  Following on from festival appearances at Rewind Festivals in South Africa last year, Leee brings his soulful tones and spectacular wardrobe back to the Rewind stage in Henley. Dave Edmunds Dave Edmunds is a Welsh singer, guitarist and record producer. Edmunds had a UK Christmas Number 1 single in 1970 with "I Hear You Knocking", a Smiley Lewis cover, which he came across while producing Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets' first album entitled ‘A Legend’. This single also reached No. 4 in the US, making it Edmunds' biggest hit by far on either side of the Pond. It sold over three million copies. Edmunds spent the 1980s collaborating with and producing an assortment of artists, from Paul McCartney to King Kurt, and from Stray Cats and Fabulous Thunderbirds to Status Quo.  Hue & Cry Pat and Greg Kane first made their mark with the albums “Seduced and Abandoned” and ‘Remote’, spawning the smash hit singles “Labour of Love”, ‘Violently’, and “Looking for Linda”. Over the years they have performed alongside some of the biggest names in the business including U2 and Madonna and have played to thousands on their own headline tours too. The band are busy in the studio recording the follow up to 2014’s ‘Remote: Major To Minor’ and still maintain their award- winning style of strongly written pop songs, fused with a unique brand of soul. With a full on 8 piece band the brother’s continue to delight their fans both old and new.  Dr & The MedicsDr and the Medics were created in 1982 at the dawn of the 80’s by The Rev. Dr. Clive Thomas Jackson. The band has had a very colourful and successful career as both recording artists and performers. Undoubtedly they are been best known for their massive 1986 No 1 “Spirit in the Sky,” which sold over 23 Million copies worldwide and was number 1 in 19 countries!! But throughout their career they have also been recognised as a great live act, never more so than with the current line-up that deliver a unique and sensationally flamboyant show, Enjoy!! John Parr Few musicians from England have made such a mark on America as John Parr has.  He first found fame in America with the song he is probably best known for, “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion),” the popular 80s tune that he wrote and performed for the iconic film of the same name. Around that same time, he had another hit song that climbed the charts, called “Naughty, Naughty.” As a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, he has enjoyed a long and successful career, selling more than 10 million albums and working with a variety of top names including Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Meatloaf, Journey and The Beach Boys.