Two female vocalists out front, five pieces behind them, and a set built entirely from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Retrospective come from Wollongong and the Illawarra, and the players have long histories in other bands both here and overseas. The list is exactly what you'd hope: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, I Will Survive, Blame It On The Boogie, Hot Stuff, Walking On Sunshine, Billie Jean, Funkytown, Crocodile Rock, Brass In Pocket, Eagle Rock, Into The Groove. It's a show band rather than a background band, so there's interaction with the room and costume changes, which means a change room is part of the ask. Corporate events are their main ground. There's also a bigger 80s night version with the Cyndi Madonna Show attached.
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Songs Retrospective can play
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1999500 MilesAll I wanna do is make love to youApril sun in CubaAre you old enoughBad case of loving youBetterBlack or whiteBlame it on the boogieBoys are back in townBoys in townBilly JeanBrass in pocketCreamCrazy little thing called loveCrocodile rockDecember ’63Dreadlock holidayDon't be cruelDon't changeDreamsEagle rockEarly WarningFireFunky musicFunky townGirls just wanna have funGreaseHeart in dangerHit me with your best shotHold the lineHot stuffHungry like the wolfI love rock n rollI love the nightlifeI was made for loving youI want that manI will surviveIf I could turn back timeI'm just a girlI'm so exitedInto the grooveJessies girlJoeyJoleneKhe SanhKids in AmericaLe freakLegsLivin on a prayerLike a prayerLove shackMan I feel like a womanMamma miaManha manhaMaterial girlMickeyMy babyMoving on upNever tear us apartNutbushRainRebel yellRock and RollRun to paradiseSmoothShake your tail featherSOSSummer of '69Sure know somethingSweet dreamsTake me backThats the way I like itThe BestThe power of loveTime warpTurn me looseWalking on sunshineWe like to partyWhat a feelingWhat I like about youWhip itYMCAXanadu
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What to expect
This is a show, not background music. Two female vocalists lead a band of experienced players through the biggest songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s, and the room is part of it. Hats, wigs, glasses and oversized microphones get handed out, and guests end up singing into them as the stars of the era. Costume changes run through the night. Retrospective suit venues, corporate functions, parties and celebrations, anywhere the plan is a fun night with musicians who can genuinely play.
Performance options
There's a larger version available for anyone who wants the decade done properly: a big 80s night, with Retrospective joined by the Cyndi Madonna Show. Same band, more show attached, and a good fit where the whole event has an 80s theme rather than just a few songs from it.