Get ready for one huge night celebrating two of the most iconic names in 80s synth-pop as Close To Tears and Souvenir come together for a spectacular double-headliner tribute show at The Buttermarket.

Two acclaimed live tribute bands. Two incredible catalogues of hits. One unforgettable night.

CLOSE TO TEARS - A Tribute to Tears For Fears

Experience the timeless music of Tears For Fears brought to life on stage, including anthems such as:

🎶 Everybody Wants To Rule The World 🎶 Shout 🎶 Mad World 🎶 Head Over Heels 🎶 Sowing The Seeds Of Love …and many more.

Close To Tears recreate the atmosphere, sound and emotion of one of the defining bands of the 1980s in a powerful live show packed with instantly recognisable classics.

SOUVENIR - A Tribute to OMD

Then step into the unmistakable electronic world of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark , as Souvenir perform the songs that helped define British synth-pop.

Expect favourites including:

🎶 Enola Gay 🎶 Electricity 🎶 Souvenir 🎶 Messages 🎶 Joan Of Arc …and more from OMD’s incredible catalogue.

With atmospheric synths, driving rhythms and some of the most distinctive songs of the era, Souvenir deliver a celebration worthy of one of Britain’s pioneering electronic bands.

TWO HEADLINE TRIBUTES. ONE HUGE 80s NIGHT.

Whether you grew up with these records or simply love the sound of classic 80s synth-pop, this is a night packed with nostalgia, huge melodies and songs that still sound every bit as brilliant today.

⏰ TIMINGS:

📅 Friday 15 January 2027 📍 The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury

6pm – Doors Open

🎧 6pm–7.30pm – We Love the 80s Party

🍔 6pm–8pm – Food available including Burgers, Chicken Nuggets, Nachos & Fries

🎤 7.15pm – Souvenir live on stage

🔥 8.30pm – Close To Tears

🎉 Followed by a 'We Love the 80s' after party from 10.15pm until late.

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