When it comes to the 80s music really was great. If you are hosting an 80s fancy dress party then your choice of music is going to be essential. There really is plenty to choose from and if you are having a particular theme you will need to choose music to suit. Below are three popular 80s fancy dress party themes and the music that will compliment them.
Heavy Metal 80s Fancy Dress Party
Heavy Metal music was big in the eights and rock bands like AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses and Metallica were very popular. If you are having a heavy metal themed 80s fancy dress party then some of the popular songs that you will want to play include, Europe’s the final countdown, Twisted Sister’s we’re not gonna take it, Whitesnake’s still of the night, Guns N Roses welcome to the jungle, AC/DC back in black and much more. Your 80s fancy dress guests are sure to enjoy reliving their youth and practicing head banging again.
Disco 80s Fancy Dress Party
If you are hosting a disco themed 80s fancy dress party then you really are spoiled for choice when it comes to 80s music. There is so much to choose from and with some great tracks your party is sure to be a huge success. Some of the most popular 80s tunes include A-Ha take on me, Don’t get me wrong by the Pretenders, Bananarama Robert De Niro’s waiting, Young at heart by the bluebells, waiting for a star to fall by Boy meets girl, When will I be famous by Bros, girls just wanna have fun by Cindi Lauper, and all of the classic 80s tunes by Madonna. You can buy a compilation CD or download all your favourite tracks from iTunes.
Movie Tunes 80’s Fancy Dress Party
When it comes to 80s movie tunes there are some great choices. The 80s played host to some great movies including Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, Ghostbusters, Footloose, Back to the Future and much more. Some of the songs that you will want to feature on your play list will include Simple Minds don’t your forget about me, Huey Lewis power of love, Irene Cara fame, Starship nothing’s gonna stop us now, Maria McKee show me heaven and much more.
If you are holding an 80s fancy dress party then it is essential that you get your music right. There is so much to choose from when it comes to 80s music that you really will find it hard to compile just one play list. If you have internet radio you can tune into a dedicated 80s station and that will ensure that your party has all the music it needs all night long.
