Giveaway: Retrolicious 2012
We reminisce the 80s with the performers. Also, tickets to give away!
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06 Sep, 2012
There's something about 80s synthpop that resonates with just about every generation. Sure, you could wax lyrical about the genius of Michael Jackson or get into a heated debate over whether The Beatles or The Rolling Stones is the greatest rock band of all time -- nothing gets everyone in a crowd of tweens and middle-aged office drones alike grooving along helplessly than the infecitious ditties and unabashedly mindless lyrics of 80s synthpop. Embrace it. After all, we ourselves "stand accused, of love [of 80s pop!] in the first degree".
And if you're still mourning the loss of Wednesday Mambo nights at Zouk, it's time to get your fill of reminiscing over the years of yore at the annual Retrolicious; the insanely-popular concert makes a return this year with an even bigger lineup, featuring Howard Jones, Wang Chung, Tiffany and Alphaville. It's time to bust out those shoulder pads and neon leggings again. You know you want to.
And if you're still mourning the loss of Wednesday Mambo nights at Zouk, it's time to get your fill of reminiscing over the years of yore at the annual Retrolicious; the insanely-popular concert makes a return this year with an even bigger lineup, featuring Howard Jones, Wang Chung, Tiffany and Alphaville. It's time to bust out those shoulder pads and neon leggings again. You know you want to.
Howard Jones
What are you looking forward to the most performing in Singapore?
"Last time I played a concert in Singapore I had a really fantastic time. The audience was very warm and sang along with my songs and it was a real treat."
What can audience look forward to at your performance?
"I will be performing all my UK and US hits and we will be using projected images for most of the songs. I am bringing two other musicians with me and a backing vocalist. It will be a very electronic sound."
To you, the 80s means/represents...
"The 80s was a time of new sounds and fashions. Synth music and drum machines and new ways of recording were breaking through. It was a break from Rock and Roll and the old attitudes of the 60s and 70s. For me personally, it was the fulfilment of all my dreams of being a pop artist."
"Last time I played a concert in Singapore I had a really fantastic time. The audience was very warm and sang along with my songs and it was a real treat."
What can audience look forward to at your performance?
"I will be performing all my UK and US hits and we will be using projected images for most of the songs. I am bringing two other musicians with me and a backing vocalist. It will be a very electronic sound."
To you, the 80s means/represents...
"The 80s was a time of new sounds and fashions. Synth music and drum machines and new ways of recording were breaking through. It was a break from Rock and Roll and the old attitudes of the 60s and 70s. For me personally, it was the fulfilment of all my dreams of being a pop artist."
Nick Feldman of Wang Chung
What are you looking forward to the most performing in Singapore?
"We want people to 'Have Fun Tonight', so we'll be playing that and everyone can Wang Chung Tonight to their hearts content. It always get's the party started. Also, it's always fun playing Dance Hall Days."
What can audience look forward to at your performance?
"Hearing all the hits and our best songs from the 80s plus a couple of new ones."
To you, the 80s means/represents…
"The opportunity to communicate and create on a global scale and to get recognition for that."
"We want people to 'Have Fun Tonight', so we'll be playing that and everyone can Wang Chung Tonight to their hearts content. It always get's the party started. Also, it's always fun playing Dance Hall Days."
What can audience look forward to at your performance?
"Hearing all the hits and our best songs from the 80s plus a couple of new ones."
To you, the 80s means/represents…
"The opportunity to communicate and create on a global scale and to get recognition for that."
Tiffany
What are you looking forward to the most performing in Singapore?
"I'm looking forward to seeing fans that I haven't seen in a very long time. I'm very proud to have such loyal fans; I know some if them are coming from other countries to see this show!"
What can audience look forward to at your performance?
"We are going to have a great time! I love singing...it's still my biggest dream! I know I'm going to have a blast and can't wait!"
To you, the 80s means/represents...
"The 80's were a great time; Music was fun and every artist had a chance to be really unique. The distinct music and fashion of the 80s has influenced so many new artists of today."
"I'm looking forward to seeing fans that I haven't seen in a very long time. I'm very proud to have such loyal fans; I know some if them are coming from other countries to see this show!"
What can audience look forward to at your performance?
"We are going to have a great time! I love singing...it's still my biggest dream! I know I'm going to have a blast and can't wait!"
To you, the 80s means/represents...
"The 80's were a great time; Music was fun and every artist had a chance to be really unique. The distinct music and fashion of the 80s has influenced so many new artists of today."
Alphaville
What are you looking forward to the most performing in Singapore?
"Since we're currently producing a new album, scheduled for 2013, we're happy to escape the constriction of the studio for a while."
What can audience look forward to at your performance?
"We will rock them as hard as we can. And yes, we can..."
To you, the 80s means/represents...
"Haunting memories of innocence."
"Since we're currently producing a new album, scheduled for 2013, we're happy to escape the constriction of the studio for a while."
What can audience look forward to at your performance?
"We will rock them as hard as we can. And yes, we can..."
To you, the 80s means/represents...
"Haunting memories of innocence."
