Travel back to 1980s

Rick Astley

GET your dancing shoes ready, the third annual Rewind North 80s Music Festival is now just a matter of days away.

Taking place on August 6 and 7, the event offers true connoisseurs of 80s music the best two-day line-up of performers from that iconic period in musical history.

Taking place at the picturesque Capesthorne Hall near Wilmslow, headliners include Adam Ant, the Thompson Twins, Marc Almond, UB40, Rick Astley and many more.

One of the biggest highlights at this year's festival is the Rewind North debut of the British Electric Foundation.

BEF is the brainchild of Heaven 17's Martyn Ware, and will showcase a unique and dazzling performance featuring a raft of legendary pop artists.

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BEF's 80s-themed electronic extravaganza promises to be a hit-packed highlight of the entire weekend.

In addition to the live music, the festival will also feature plenty of side attractions, including a live karaoke bar and funfair.

Originally launched at Henley-on-Thames in 2009, Rewind has become the biggest 80s festival in the world.

It has featured everyone from Boy George, Human League, The B52s, OMD, Kool and the Gang, Holly Johnson and many more.

For Capesthorne Hall show details and latest ticket availability, visit the website at rewindfestival.com.