80s Night is fast becoming one of the most established race meetings in the Pontefract Racing Calendar and the popular event will be bigger and better than ever before in 2016.
Bucks Fizz were one of the top selling British groups of the 1980s and Cheryl, Mike and Jay, formerly of Bucks Fizz, have confirmed that they will be playing a greatest hits set after racing at the West Yorkshire track at the first of the popular evening meetings in 2016 on Friday 27th May – making the event a true celebration of the 80s!
The band had 11 top 20 singles during the 1980s including ‘If You Can’t Stand The Heat’, ‘New Beginning’ and ‘Now Those Days Are Gone’. They had three massive number ones – Land of Make Believe, Making Your Mind Up and My Camera Never Lies – the first two of which made it in to the top 50 best selling singles of the decade in the UK! They sold in excess of 15 million records, spending 219 weeks in the UK charts alone!
The band will, of course, be forever associated with the Eurovision Song Contest. By May next year, it will be 35 years since their ‘Making Your Mind Up’ won the 1981 Contest thanks to the famous skirt ripping dance routine! The single went on to be number 1 in nine countries across the world.
For previous 80s Nights, racegoers have paid the same price as they would have paid in the 80s. For the 2016 event, prices will again reflect what you would have paid in the 80s!
There are 4000 discounted tickets available to those who book in advance and the Premier Enclosure (including concert) will be just £15 while the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure (including concert) will be £10.
Assistant Manager at the Racecourse, Richard Hammill, said:
‘We’re all really excited about the event and looking forward to welcoming Cheryl, Mike and Jay to the Racecourse. It seems a truly fitting way to celebrate 80s Night with one of the biggest selling bands of the 80s!’
Racegoers who do not book in advance and arrive on the night will pay the normal admission prices of £23 (Premier), £15 (Grandstand & Paddock), Silver £7, Picnic Enclosure £5.
Cheryl, Mike and Jay will be joined on stage by Bobby McVay and will perform on the marquee site overlooking the Parade Ring straight after the last race.
Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday 27th November via the Racecourse website www.pontefract-races.co.uk or by calling 01977 781307.