World-renowned 60s artists heading to Swindon
The show, called 'The Sensational 60s Experience' will take place at the Wyvern Theatre later this year.
The theme of the performance is 'the ultimate festival of nostalgia' with a collection of headlining artists all coming together on the same night.
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Music from Dozy Beaky Mick and Tich, former member of the Tremlows, Jeff Brown, The Fortunes, Spencer James, and Vanity Fare will all be playing live in concert.
The performers, accompanied by additional band members, will perform a collection of crowd favourites such as The Legend of Xanadu, Silence Is Golden, Storm in a Teacup, Needles and Pins, Hitchin' a Ride, and more.
The performance is due to take place at the theatre on November 9.
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The show currently has tickets available for under £40.
The show available in Swindon has been performing all across the UK in celebration of the previous decades of music.
The next performance will happen later this year, with artists such as Mike Pender, Herman's Hermits, The Trems, The Fortunes, and The Swinging Blue Jeans.
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