15th to 17th June 2018
WANNASEE HERTFORDSHIRE
Friday
MICHAEL JACKSON by BEN AND HIS BAND
On stage time: 21.00 Click + for info
MICHAEL JACKSON by BEN AND HIS BAND
Breathtaking, mesmerising and incredible. A live Michael Jackson performance was always an electrifying and memorable event, and now the magic is back!
Ben’s charisma and dedication shows, as he perfectly captures the King of Pop at the height of his powers. Singing live throughout the show and performing a full signature Michael Jackson dance routine, with a superb backing band, Ben’s show is packed with authentic touches and flair, and has helped generate a legion of devoted fans of his own.
Ben and his band have appeared at many Wannasees and comes back each year after huge public demand. We’re delighted that he’s headlining the first night at the New Wannasee in Hertfordshire. You are in for a treat!
SPICE GIRLS by GIRL POWER
On stage time: 19.40 Click + for info
SPICE GIRLS by GIRL POWER
Journey back to the 90s, to a time of Platform Shoes and Union Jack print dresses… a time of Girl Power! With nine Number 1 singles, 80 million record sales worldwide, two worldwide concert tours, plus movies and musicals to their name; there is no doubt that the Spice Girls are the biggest girl band of all time!
Celebrating over two decades of hits and wowing audiences all over the world – “Girl Power” continues the legacy of British Pop sensations, The Spice Girls. Supported by a superb live backing band and featuring stunning costumes and exciting signature choreography, this spectacular re-creation concert packs an attitude-injected punch that will send you back in time – The Girls are back in town!
Featuring favourites such as Wannabe, Spice Up Your Life, 2 Become 1, Viva Forever and many, many more, Girl Power is not to be missed. So come and join Scary, Baby, Sporty, Ginger and Posh for this spectacular Brit Pop experience that is sure to Spice Up Your Night!
ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW by WATERLOO
On stage time: 18.30 Click + for info
ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW by WATERLOO
The biggest and best thing to come out of Sweden (no, not Ikea) are pop icons ABBA. Portrayed superbly by Waterloo, with incredibly accurate costume changes and dance routines, alongside some quite brilliant vocals, reminiscent of the classic ‘ABBA sound’, the Wannasee stage will ‘ring ring’ to the sound of the 70’s greatest pop band.
The iconic lyrics composed by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful, captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this spectacular.
From the iconic Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Voulez Vouz and so much more, this is Wannasee’s Waterloo, to which you’re all invited, so be prepared to go back in time with us and Waterloo, and see why ABBA are pop icons, with timeless songs still listened to the World over, by all generations.
Saturday
QUEEN by QUEEN II
On stage time: 21.00 Click + for info
QUEEN by QUEEN II
Queen II captivate the magic of Queen like no other, with breath taking accuracy and driving rock guitar so reminiscent of the real thing.
Queen II have been providing a stunning show and captivating audiences across the UK and Europe for years. Millions of fans across the world still mourn the loss of Freddie Mercury and this authentic four piece line up faithfully recreates the energy, excitement and emotion of a classic Queen concert, in staggering detail.
Performing all the hits of Queen’s musical legacy, with full supporting video backdrop shpw, Queen II are Wannasee fans' favourites and they’ll be back in 2018 by popular demand after a fantastic set this year. Performing all the greats from, Bohemian Rhapsody to I Want to Break Free, We Are The Champions to Radio Gaga and many, many, more - 'Freddie' and the band are back!
BON JOVI by BON JOVI FOREVER
On stage time: 19.30 Click + for info
BON JOVI BY BON JOVI FOREVER
Bon Jovi Forever produce a full-on, high-energy, electric packed show, that will have you rocking the night away! These guys will bring, and recreate, the big stadium feel, onto the Wannasee stage, belting out all the anthems you’ve come to know and love.
They are without doubt one of the finest tribute bands in the country and are rightly now being acclaimed as the best Jovi tribute in the UK. Livin’ On a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, Bed of Roses, Wanted Dead or Alive, It’s My Life and so many more rock classics will ensure you all Have a Nice Day.
MADNESS by ONE STEP BEHIND, THE MASTERS OF MADNESS
On stage time: 18.10 Click + for info
MADNESS by ONE STEP BEHIND, THE MASTERS OF MADNESS
Each member of One Step Behind grew up as a Madness fan. Perfecting their individual portrayals of each original Madness counterpart, has been a labour of love, as they strived to match every detail of each of the original music legends, both musically and in appearance, creating that authentic 'Nutty' atmosphere.
Members of Madness have joined the One Step boys on stage on a number of occasions. Sax player Lee Thompson has played a few times commenting the band were “Tight as a ducks arse” and “Brilliant”. Lee is also quoted as saying that OSB were “single handily keeping the good ship Madness afloat”. Drummer Dan “Woody” Woodgate joined the band on stage for One Step Beyond and told the boys he thought they were amazing. "That's exactly what we used to be like - you've got it to a tee!" he said. Fine praise indeed!
You'd be hard pushed to think of many bands who have had as many hits as the nutty boys, so get out your fezzes and be ready to start to move your feet, to the rockingest, rock-steady beat of One Step Behind, 'The Masters of Madness'.
BEE GEES by BEE GEES FEVER
On stage time: 16.50 Click + for info
BEE GEES by BEE GEES FEVER
Since 1999, Bee Gees Fever have been wowing audiences across the UK and Europe with their stunning live tribute to the music of the Bee Gees.
The Brothers Gibb are some of the finest music writers in history, creating a stunning collection of songs, from soulful ballads like Too Much Heaven and How Deep Is Your Love, pop classics You Win Again and Tragedy, through to the high-energy disco classics such as Stayin’ Alive and Night Fever.
Bee Gees Fever faithfully recreate the songs that have helped to make the Bee Gees musical legends. No backing tracks, no pre-recorded tracks, just 5 guys, their voices and their instruments, giving a raw energy and undeniable authenticity. You Should be Dancing and we reckon you will be when these guys hit the Wannasee stage.
ROBBIE WILLIAMS by TONY AND HIS BAND
On stage time: 15.30 Click + for info
ROBBIE WILLIAMS by TONY AND HIS BAND
One of the first and very best Robbie Williams tributes out there, Tony has been performing as RW for over 15 years, with a huge amount of performances and a host of national TV appearances to his name.
Tony is a Wannasee audience regular and firm favourite, and with his own awesome backing band he’ll be performing a full set of Robbie classics. Expect a host of pop anthems from Angels to Candy, Rock DJ to Let Me Entertain You and Tony most certainly will entertain the crowd, with a superbly authentic and energetic set that will be guaranteed to have you singing and dancing.
If the crowd are up for it (and we know you will be), we reckon Tony and Rule the World might also reunite for a song or two, as an extra treat.
You'll have No Regrets and Feel fantastic after this show!
TAKE THAT by RULE THE WORLD
On stage time: 14.10 Click + for info
TAKE THAT by RULE THE WORLD
The biggest and most influential boy band of all time, Take That, are now a 3 piece and you can catch, without doubt, the finest and most current TT tribute out there - the fabulous Rule the World.
Veterans of many TV appearances, including on the Graham Norton Show, these boys are unrivalled in the accuracy and authenticity of their performance, as they perform hit after hit.
Already Wannasee Festival favourites, we are delighted to welcome them to our first Wannasee Festival in Hertfordshire. Expect the ladies in the crowd to be singing along while the men discreetly tap their toes!
Performing a full set of Take That classics with full backing band (and maybe a couple of extra songs alongside Tony as Robbie later on), you'll Never Forget this performance!
YOUNG ELVIS PRESLEY by MARK SUMMERS & BAND
On stage time: 12.40 Click + for info
YOUNG ELVIS PRESLEY by MARK SUMMERS & BAND
The Elvis Legacy - Mark Summers known as the Young Elvis Presley is one of the top selling international tribute acts, and has just been voted the UK's Official Number One ELVIS Tribute 2017. Described as 'The closest to ELVIS', performing worldwide for over 10 years!
Appearing with ELVIS movie co-stars, original band members, close friends, Memphis Mafia and members of the Presley family, including Priscilla Presley, Mark has been lucky enough to be invited to meet Priscilla three times and is a top selling International Elvis Tribute Artiste. In the words of Priscilla herself, "Wow, You guys look great... I love it".
With a unique vintage style and look, Mark performs all eras, from the swinging 50’s, through the GI movie years, 1968 Comeback and, of course, the Vegas years. Direct from 'Memphis' and 'The West End' get ready to see one of the finest tributes to The King of Rock 'n' Roll open up the weekend’s music marathon.
Sunday
AC/DC by LIVEWIRE
On stage time: 21.00 Click + for info
AC/DC by LIVEWIRE
Livewire are THE unique 6 man tribute to rock legends, AC/DC. Now over four decades into the AC/DC story, the band covers both eras with ‘Gary’ Bon Scott and ‘Pete’ Brian Johnson, to take you on the Rock and Roll Train, for a night to remember, with non-stop High Voltage Rock and Roll.
‘Simon’ as Angus Young gives an uncanny performance, with meticulous detail in appearance, energy and his note-for-note heartfelt renditions. Gary delivers songs from the first half dozen of the band’s albums, from Dirty Deeds to Highway to Hell, with the attitude and style of Bon. Pete takes us through the Brian Johnson era, from Back in Black onwards.
There’s hit after hit and always something special for the aficionados. Hell Bells, Rosie, Highway to Hell, the songs go on and on until the cannons fire ceremoniously to bring the evening to a superb crescendo. If by this time you are still standing…….we salute you!!
GUNS N ROSES by GUNS OR ROSES
On stage time: 19.30 Click + for info
GUNS N ROSES by GUNS OR ROSES
The ultimate tribute to the ultimate rock band. Guns ‘n’ Roses deliver the energy, sound, look, spirit and performance of the original. Seeing (and hearing) is believing. Every song a rock classic, the festival will be on a high with these guys.
Relive the legendary line up of Axl, Slash & co in a full on rock show that will grip you like a wheel clamp on a car tyre, from start to finish. These guys pride themselves on an accurate show, totally reminiscent of the real thing. You’ll really think Axl and Slash have reunited on the stage. Wannasee welcomes you to the jungle!
GREEN DAY by GREEN DATE
On stage time: 18.10 Click + for info
GREEN DAY by GREEN DATE
This will be no Boulevard of Broken Dreams, as Green Date rock the Wannasee Herfordshire stage with a passion and creative edge that comes across in their live shows, deriving from their collective love of the band they so closely emulate, Green Day.
These guys put on a great, high tempo show, performing songs from an extensive back catalogue, such as American Idiot, Basket Case and Good Riddance. These punksters appeal equally to the older punk and rock fans, and younger rock and indie fans, alike.
Quite simply, Green Date are one of the finest and most authentic tributes there is. Voted this year as the official UK No . 1 Winner at the National Tribute Music Awards 2017, we're delighted to have the guys back again at Wannasee.
OASIS by OHASIS
On stage time: 16.50 Click + for info
OASIS by OHASIS
Definitely, Maybe, a must-see band. This Oasis tribute will bring a touch of Manchester to Bishop Auckland with all Noel’s and Liam’s classics, from the 90’s and noughties.
Rock n Roll Star, Supersonic, Wonderwall, and a whole lot more, will be blasted out loud and far on Saturday afternoon, when the UK’s premier tribute to Oasis hits the stage.
KASABIAN by KAZABIAN
On stage time: 15.30 Click + for info
KASABIAN by KAZABIAN
Kazabian have quickly established themselves as one of the most accurate tributes in the World delivering an incredibly authentic Kasabian performance. They are the only Kasabian tribute endorsed by Kasabian themselves!
These guys really are on fire when they perform classics across the many years of Kasabian hits, and we’re over joyed to have them playing at the very 1st Wannasee Festival in Hertfordshire.
MEATLOAF by PEATLOAF
On stage time: 14.10 Click + for info
MEATLOAF by PEATLOAF
Experience the one and only real Dead Ringer for Meat Loaf, 2014 Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Pete Loaf who was also crowned National Tribute Award Winner in 2013 and is endorsed by the man himself.
With his full band and accompanying stunning female vocalist expect a high-tempo, adrenalin-fuelled rock performance of all the sing-along classics, such as Bat Out Of Hell, Paradise By The Dashboard Light’, I’d Do Anything for Love and many, many more.
THE JAM by THE JAM’D
On stage time: 12.40 Click + for info
THE JAM by THE JAM’D
The Jam’d have built a huge following and have gained a reputation for being the finest tribute to legendary band, The Jam.
The brilliance of Paul Weller is laid bare in their energetic performance of all of the classics – Going Underground, Down in the Tube Station at Midnight, A Town called Malice, Beat Surrender and many more, are all included in a varied and extensive set.
The Jam’d are totally committed to giving an unforgettable, authentic performance with all the energy, passion and style of Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, allowing the audience to relive the experience of one of the most influential bands of the British music scene. You won’t be disappointed!