Eighties music lovers will love this! Nik Kershaw is coming to town!
The epitome of the eighties, Nik Kershaw will set pulses racing at his once-off appearance at the Set Theatre at Langtons this April.
Kershaw has a huge following of those who grew up in the eighties listening to ‘I won’t let the sun go down on me, I won’t let the sun go down’!
Born in Bristol in 1958, Kershaw formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. In 1978, after three years working as a civil servant, he turned professional, serving his apprenticeship playing guitar in jazz fusion and functions bands.
He signed with MCA Records in 1983 and released his debut album Human Racing in 1984. It achieved multi-platinum sales and launched Kershaw’s career worldwide.
The equally successful ‘The Riddle’ followed and, in July 1985, he took the Wembley stage to perform at Live Aid.
In 1990, after four MCA albums and sales of over eight million, Kershaw left the spotlight to concentrate on song writing and producing. The following years saw him working with Elton John, Chesney Hawkes, Cliff Richard, Bonnie Tyler, Lulu, Ronan Keating, Jason Donovan, Tony Banks, Michael W Smith, Connah Reeves, Nick Carter, The Hollies, Colin Blunstone, Imogen Heap, Gary Barlow, and Let Loose.
He rekindled his recording career in 1998 with the critically acclaimed album 15 Minutes and has subsequently released two albums: To Be Frank in 2001 and You’ve Got To Laugh in 2006. He has received accolades from such legends as Eric Clapton and Miles Davis and has been nominated for four Brit Awards.
He will be a very welcome act to the Set Theatre on Thursday, April 29. Kilkenny is the second of four Irish gigs in April and May. He also plays Wexford, Limerick, Castlebar, and Killarney.
Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment. The gig begins at 8.30pm at the Set Theatre and tickets are €25 each.
