Entertainment
18 September, 2023
Casino brings Back to the 80s
RETURNING to the Reef Hotel Casino due to popular demand is “Back to the 80s”. Casino entertainment manager Bruce Stewart said the show was returning following the massive successes of the previous events staged at BAR36 and the main foyer.
“The previous 80s parties have been huge, like New Year’s Eve huge, for two nights running,” he said.
“The live shows by local act Big Noise have been overwhelmingly successful.
“There has been so much positive feedback and response to these fun nights that we just have to keep rolling them out.
“Working closely with the band, the casino production team will jointly produce a sight, sound and visual experience for anyone who comes along.”
Mr Stewart said it would be an authentic 80s night, with more than three hours of pure 80s music live recorded.
“The ‘bigger badder’ Big Noise repackaged themselves for the shows, to a four-piece with Adrian Cartwright taking to the front of the stage as true 80s style frontman, rolling out hit after hit with members Jock Williamson, Dale Monaghan and Brad Townsend,” he said.
“They cover all those 80s genres and unique 80s sounds, from British new wave to American anthem to NZ pop and Aussie rock.
“‘We have added new songs for September to keep the show fresh,” said Mr Williamson.
Mr Stewart said the timeless music would be fused with a lighting show and visuals to match, transforming BAR36 and the foyer “into an immersive 80s club taking the audience on a musical journey back to the 80s.
“We were blown away how many people dressed up in 80s gear at the last shows. It was a great surprise,” Mr Stewart said.
The Back to the 80s is free on September 29 and 30 from 8.30pm to late.
