Long established as Europe's most successful ever exponents of retro-inspired rock & roll, SHOWADDYWADDY’s record of achievements spanning 5 decades truly sets them apart from their contemporaries and their peers.

The band’s extraordinary voyage began back in 1973, when courtesy of an impromptu ‘jam session,’ the original eight man lineup chanced upon an instant musical chemistry, the likes of which immediately grabbed the lukewarm audience’s attention, perhaps suggestive of things yet to come.    

In the next decade a staggering 23 Top 40 hit singles followed, including Top 5 hits: “Under The Moon of Love,” “When,” “You Got What It Takes,” “3 Steps To Heaven,” and “Hey Rock & Roll,” to name but a few, which eclipsing all expectations went on to grace the charts in more than thirty territories.

Firmly establishing themselves as a household name, the SHOWADDYWADDY success story kept on growing:

More than 30 million records sold worldwide.

15 massive selling albums (including a prestigious Christmas number 1 in 1978).

In excess of 500 television appearances, including more than 50 Top of the Pops performances, plus their very own BBC TV special in 1980.

Innumerable industry awards!

Royal command performances (one to the delight of the Queen Mother - who actually requested to meet the band post-performance).

Bill toppers at the prestigious Golden Orpheus World Music Festival in 1982 before an astonishing TV audience in excess of 300 million people - breaking down political barriers in the process by becoming the first ever western-world band to be screened live in Communist Cuba!

Late 2004 saw the release of the re-mastered "Very Best Of" collection, which incredibly remained on the album chart for 3 months, helping the band achieve their first Gold Album award for in excess of 20 years to once again confirm SHOWADDYWADDY as proven recording artists.

By dint of this renewed surge in popularity the boys were asked to record their first album of new material for 15 years, culminating in an inventive collection of hit covers originally recorded by their 70's contemporaries. Aptly entitled "I Love Rock & Roll" the 2006 release featured adaptations of “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Rock This Town,” “Jungle Rock,” to name but a few, together with a rousing rendition of the title track. Not unexpectedly the album chalked up impressive sales across the globe.

Late 2008 saw the much anticipated release of the concept album & DVD entitled "The Sun Album," researched from 9800 original Sun titles in which the band lovingly created 'the album they always wanted to make,' thus achieving a long time ambition in the process by recording at the revered Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Released to amazing Industry and public acclaim the CD/DVD soon became something of a cult classic, continuing to win over a legion of new admirers with its re-release in 2014.

In April 2019 the remastered ‘GOLD’ album debuted on the UK chart at Number 7, remaining on the chart for an incredible 10 weeks, only adding to the band’s truly amazing track record, duly supported by yet another strenuous 70 date nationwide theatre tour, whilst earning their second successive industry award as: ‘The UK’s hardest working artists!’

Not content to rest on their laurels during a prolonged lay-off from live performance work by virtue of the COVID 19 pandemic, a shakeup in personnel ensued, as seeking to recreate the unique blend of vocal harmonies and dynamic rock ‘n’ roll for which the ‘WADDIES’ had become known and loved the world over, a widespread search culminated in the addition of four multi-talented young musicians, who finally hit the live performance trail in late 2021  to an astonishing reaction, earning the plaudits from the media and fans alike, with a live touring show described as: “An adrenaline fueled spectacle reminiscent of the heady days of the 1970s!”

And it’s true, the rejuvenated line-up’s striking vocal ability - no backing tracks here - and musical prowess bear an uncanny resemblance to the original chart-topping band, complete with a dynamic stage presence and work ethic which looks set to win over a whole new legion of fans, while at the same time preserving SHOWADDYWADDY’s enviable reputation as live artists.

As if the list of accomplishments across five decades were not enough, late ’24 saw the re-release of the band’s beloved yuletide single ‘HEY MR CHRISTMAS,’ in an exclusive vinyl Picture-Disc format to commemorate 50 years since its initial release in 1974. Astonishingly the unique release’s sales exceeded all expectations by beating off the competition and soaring to the coveted Number One spot in the nation’s official Vinyl Single’s Chart in its first week of release, amidst consistent airplay across the national airwaves during the run-up to Christmas.

Engendered by a renewed surge in the band’s popularity throughout the continent, 2025 saw the boys embark on a series of live dates in territories across Europe to a rapturous reception, symbolic perhaps that 2026 seems destined to be one of the busiest years on record, with a massive 90 plus date UK tour in place, augmented by exciting new recording and TV projects soon to be announced.  

Their place amongst the rock ‘n’ roll elite long cemented, the extraordinarily talented 6 piece band’s unique credentials and versatility remain without question - concerts, corporate conventions, festivals, universities, colleges, clubs & private functions the world over still clamor to book this remarkable live show, thus providing proof that after more than 50 sensational years, rock & roll music is truly alive and kicking in the hands of the legendary ‘SHOWADDYWADDY’.

DRUMS/VOCALS/PERCUSSION                ROMEO CHALLENGER

LEAD VOCALS/ACOUSTIC GUITAR                ANDY PELOS

BASS/UPRIGHT BASS/GUITAR/VOCALS        TOM BULL

VOCALS/GUITAR                                ED HANDOLL        

SAXOPHONE/GUITAR/VOCALS                        DAVID GRAHAM

LEAD GUITAR/DRUMS/VOCALS                SAM HOLLAND

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Marty Wilde

A Lifetime In Music

One of the only performing original Rock’n’roll Pioneers in the World today

A British music legendary figure- Officially recognised for his 8 Decades in Music As a hit recording artist and songwriter

Marty began his career in 1957 –his first UK chart hit “Endless Sleep” and was one of the first British singers to play a leading part in the early formative and groundbreaking ‘Rock’n’roll’ years’.

Today he celebrates 8 Decades as a hit recording artist and songwriter (hits for Kim Wilde, Status Quo, Tom Jones, Hot Chocolate, The Casuals, Lulu etc.)

With his many hits, including “Teenager In Love”, “Endless Sleep ”,”Donna ”,”Sea Of Love ” “Bad Boy” ,”Rubber Ball” and “Jezebel” and a host of wonderful songs from that era - Marty Wilde and his fabulous band the Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced.

A fantastic evening awaits you from a man who a short while ago was awarded the MBE by the Queen for Services to Music and who in May of 2019 made a welcome return to the British music charts with his top ten hits CD, Dreamboats & Petticoats presents The Very Best Of Marty Wilde and again in October 2020 he made the UK album charts with all-new material on his “Running Together” project which was issued on CD and Limited Edition vinyl.

Also in December 2020 he wrote, recorded and produced his first-ever Christmas double A sided single “Christmas Fantasia”/” Christmas All Over The World” and recorded it with his daughters Kim and Roxanne Wilde.

So,get ready for a stunning musical roller coaster as Marty Wilde and the Wildcats bring you this much-acclaimed show – a show that has been rocking the audiences around the country.

Marty tours select venues, writes, records and releases new material.

A show not to be missed!

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Kerry is recognised as the leading lady of West End and Broadway musicals, with a number of starring roles in London, New York, and around the world. She has achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist signed to Universal Decca with her debut album Anthems.

Kerry is best known for her roles including the original ‘Meat’ in Queen and Ben Elton’s musical, We Will Rock You; the first British actress to play Elphaba in Wicked in the West End as well as on Broadway; and Ellen in Miss Saigon. Other leading role credits include Grizabella in Cats at the London Palladium, for which Kerry won a What’s on Stage Award; Nancy in Oliver! Fantine in Les Misérables, and most recently, Sara in the European premier of Murder Ballad in London’s West End.

Her chart-topping debut album ‘Anthems’ was produced by Brian May and gave the partnership their first taste of chart success, also collaborating on Kerry’s first major CD Wicked in Rock. This partnership triggered a highly successful touring career.