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Five Star, Sonia added to 80s Lockdown Fest line-up

Connor Gotto by Connor Gotto
May 13, 2020
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Five Star and Sonia are among the new acts added to the line-up of this weekend’s 80s Lockdown Fest.

The event, organised by Retro Festival Let’s Rock, is set to take place on May 16, and will raise money for Child Bereavement UK.

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It will be held in place of the annual Let’s Rock events, which have been called off due to the coronavirus lockdown.

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Howard Jones, ABC, Chesney Hawkes, Rozalla, Then Jericho, Musical Youth, and The Retrobates have also been added to the line-up, alongside previously announced acts Jason Donovan, Toyah, and Tony Hadley.

Wet Wet Wet, Midge Ure, Hue & Cry, Brother Beyond, Modern Romance, Pat Sharp, Dave Benson Phillips, and Black Lace will also perform during the broadcast.

Tune into the event here from 7 pm on Saturday.

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