The New Romantics

Re-live the magical period of the 80’s where summer, fashion, television and great music collided! Think back to Duran Duran, Miami Vice, and all the amazing video clips you remember from the mid 80’s- it was all about dancing, having fun, and living it up at the beach- in style! 

MIAMI 80's IN PARADISE takes you on a non stop high energy non-stop journey of 80's hits, from Madonna, George Michael, Cyndi Lauper, and so much more! With a 5 piece band which includes both male and female lead vocalists, MIAMI 80's IN PARADISE delivers an authentic retro party for any occasion!

The Band

Farren Jones has performed at hundreds of corporate and pub gigs nationally over the past 15 years, including a stint on The X Factor. Farren has an uncanny ability to shape his vocal tone to emulate many 80’s vocal styles, and delivers a highly visual performance every time. In 2006, Farren released his debut album ‘Whenever’, the pop/ rock album, packed with memorable radio-friendly gems, was received warmly by critics and fans alike. Comparisons with classic rock icons Bryan Adams and Bruce Springsteen were graciously acknowledged by Farren. However, an appearance on X-Factor in 2011 saw Farren receiving some recognition in his own artistic right from international guest Ronan Keating, who described Farren’s authentic and honest style as ‘...pure magic.’ In 2013 Farren was commissioned by film producer Scott Didier to record the new single ‘RISE’ for the AFL themed blockbuster ‘BLINDER’.

Rob Moody Rob has been obsessed with the 1980’s ever since he was a kid and first heard the amazing songs of the early 80’s. He has been touring nationally and internationally since 1995 as a guitarist, and has been teaching guitar at his private studio for 20 years. In 80’s mode Rob also plays the saxophone, to rip out all those sexy 80’s solos! Rob proudly knows every 80’s song, ever, go ahead and test him out!
As a professional, meticulous and experienced musician dedicated to replicating classic guitar tones, with a broad range of musical styles and abilities at his disposal, Rob has toured with his band Deep Creek Road and played various major festivals and touring all over Australia with The Australian INXS Show, and Blaze Of Glory The Bon Jovi Experience.
Rob delivers a meticulously high energy performance all the time, every time!

Tim Phillips is a passionate and dedicated professional musician with over 20 years of stage experience. He started out in an original group” Grace” co writing and performing songs at venues across Melbourne. Latter joining Phil Para in 2003 as the bass guitarist, where he did a brief stint with the Brewster Brothers.
A seasoned session player he has also played in numerous bands around Melbourne and interstate including The Absolutely Live Doors Show , The Australian Divinyls Show, Cinematica, and AC/DSHE.
Tim’s thundering baselines will rock you!

Noel Tenny is the most consummate professional drummer known to mankind. As an in demand drummer over many years, Noel has toured the world many times and brings his considerable talent to our 80’s journey. No stranger to huge crowds, Noel delivers a thumping show and puts his heart and soul into every performance.

Bridget O’Shannessey Bridget is a striking entertainer and has played main stages in Tamworth, opened for the PBR Rodeos around Queensland, Ekka, and Brisbane International Tennis.
After performing in Nashville, she took to the main stage at the Vancouver Fashion Week to play for renowned international designer Jeff Garner. She has played before hundreds at Tamworth, the Queensland Music Design Awards, and sang the Australian national anthem for the opening of the Brisbane Ekka. Bridget was also a contestant on The Voice in early 2017 and wowed audiences with her heartfelt performances.

SONGLIST INCLUDES:

Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie

Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - George Michael

Holiday - Madonna

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

Celebration - Kool and the Gang

Love Shack - B52’s

Hot Stuff - Donna Summer

Walking on sunshine- Katrina and the Waves

Come on Eileen - Dexy’s Midnight Runners

We built this city - Jefferson Starship

Addicted to love - Robert Palmer

I’m so excited - Pointer Sisters

Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran

I’m Still Standing - Elton John

Maniac - Michael Sembello

Rio - Duran Duran

Just Like Paradise  - David Lee Roth

Sunglasses At Night - Corey Hart

Girls just want to have fun -Cyndi Lauper

Mickey- Toni Basil

The Heat is on - Glenn Frey
 
Don't stop believing - Journey

Africa - Toto

Gold - Spandau Ballet

Lets hear it for the boy - Deniece Williams

Girls On Film - Duran Duran

and many more ....