WIN! World’s biggest ’80s music festival comes to Carnival

Among the stars performing in the open-air show, on the Carnival City Festival Lawns, are Billy Ocean, Heather Small (from M People), Nik Kershaw, Go West, Wang Chung and SA ’80’s bands Cinema and Face to Face.

Fans can expect to hear a diverse array of ’80s chart-toppers, such as “African Queen”, “King of Wishful Thinking”, “Wouldn’t it Be Good”, “Moving on Up”, “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” and “ My Kind Of Girl”.

“We are thrilled to play host to world-famous artists from the idyllic 1980s,” said Jaco Saaiman, entertainment manager at Carnival City.

“’80s Rewind is considered the world’s biggest ’80s music festival, featuring top artists performing evergreen hits from that era.

“It is a rare chance to see so many of your favourite international bands and singers from the 1980s performing together in one explosive and nostalgic show.”

With three massive festivals in the UK, as well as events in Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa, the event’s following has grown tremendously since it was first held in England in 2009.

The South African events are sponsored by KIA, in association with Jacaranda FM, Heart FM and East Coast Radio, VH1 and DSTV, giving local fans the opportunity to see award-winning recording artists performing live on one stage.

Between these artists, they have produced massive chart toppers, sold millions of albums worldwide, achieving Gold and Platinum Status, and won numerous music awards.

Billy Ocean is one of Britain’s biggest recording stars ever, having sold over 30-million records.

* Five lucky readers stand the chance of winning double tickets to see the show.

To stand a chance of winning, answer the following simple question: Name one of the artists who will be performing at the 80s Rewind concert.

SMS your name and the word “rewind”, followed by your answer, to 35718.

The competition closes on January 29, at noon.

SMSes are charged at R1.50. – @IschkeBoksburg