Dreamland Margate has announced that 80’s star and former Frankie Goes to Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson will perform on the Scenic Stage on Saturday 21st August 2027 in a night of retro hits.
Holly Johnson achieved massive fame as the lead vocalist and lyricist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood. One of the biggest selling bands of the 1980s they debuted with three consecutive UK Number 1 singles – Relax, Two Tribes and The Power Of Love.
Holly’s voice and flamboyant stage presence helped secure the band’s status as provocative pop stars who blended social commentary with dance music.
Since going solo in 1987, he’s built a parallel catalogue of hits including album Blast and singles Love Train, Americanos and Atomic City, and become one of pop’s most enduringly outspoken frontmen, remaining a prominent voice for LGBTQ+ visibility and human rights, using his platform to advocate for equality and acceptance.
Joining Holly as a special guest will be Tony Hadley, a fellow 80’s legend who fronted Spandau Ballet. The band had numerous chart-topping singles and albums all over the world, including the epic “Through the Barricades”, the international number one “True” and the unofficial London Olympics theme “Gold”.
Completing the line-up is punk and new wave singer, actress and performer Toyah –an artist who has built a five-decade career defined by fearless creativity, reinvention and a connection with her audience.
With 13 Top 40 singles and 25 albums, Toyah’s back catalogue includes hits It’s A Mystery, I Want To Be Free and Good Morning Universe, alongside the platinum-selling albums Anthem and The Changeling. As well as appearing with Holly Johnson in 2027, Toyah will also release her new studio album Future Dreaming!
Tickets will be available by pre-sale on Thursday 1st October at 10am and general sale on Friday 2nd October at 10am at dreamland.co.uk.
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