Fastlove - The George Michael Tribute

Fastlove bring their George Michael tribute to the Main Auditorium at Weymouth Pavilion on Saturday 14 November, starting at 7:30pm. It's a show that covers the whole run of his career, from the early Wham! days through to his solo years, so you'll hear the pop of the eighties alongside the more polished R&B and soul that came later.

The setlist pulls from both eras, with 'Wake Me Up' and 'Too Funky' sitting alongside 'Father Figure', 'Freedom', 'Faith', 'Knew You Were Waiting' and 'Careless Whisper'. It's a tribute show, not an official production, so it's not affiliated with the original artists' estates or management companies. The performance is built around a full video and light show that runs throughout the night, and they describe it as a celebration of the songs that made up the soundtrack of many people's lives.

Fastlove has a fair bit of history behind it: they're billed as the world's favourite George Michael celebration, taken direct from London's West End and now touring in 18 countries, with more than 500,000 tickets sold worldwide. That scale means it's a well-rehearsed production rather than a loose jam session, and the West End roots explain the focus on the visual side of things as much as the music.

Practicalities are straightforward. The Main Auditorium is seated, though you can stand or dance at the sides or rear if you'd rather be on your feet. If you're coming from across town, the Piano Bar serves pre-show meals from 5pm, so you can eat at a table before heading into the auditorium. Tickets are £34, and the show starts at 7:30pm on Saturday 14 November.