80s HiFi

80s HiFi are playing The Royal Hippodrome Theatre on Friday 6 November, starting at 7:30 pm. They're a fully live band from Brighton who work across the UK and beyond, and their whole thing is recreating the hits of the 1980s. It's a broad remit, and the setlist they pull from reflects that: Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Kate Bush, Don Henley, Aztec Camera, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, INXS, Wham, Soft Cell and Billy Idol. That's a fair few names to fit into one night, and they cover a good stretch of the decade, from the synth-heavy side of things to the more guitar-led stuff.

They're not just playing the songs, either. They describe their sound as built on searing guitar, reverb-drenched drums, nu-romantic vocals and wall-wobbling bass — the kind of things that defined the era's pop and new wave. It's a live band, so you'll hear those sounds coming from the stage rather than a backing track. They call themselves the UK's No.1 80s party act, which gives you a sense of the energy they're aiming for.

If you're familiar with the 80s, you'll recognise the names on the list. Tears for Fears and Duran Duran sat at the more polished end of the charts; Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Soft Cell brought the dancefloor; Kate Bush and Billy Idol came from different corners of the scene. Having them all in one set means the night moves through a lot of ground. It's a broad sweep of the decade, from the synth-pop of Depeche Mode and Simple Minds to the more guitar-driven sound of INXS.

Tickets are £21.50 for all seats, and the show starts at 7:30 pm at The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 106-114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3PF.