Tribute acts you must see heading to Newcastle this year

Tribute acts are a wonderful way for a musician to pay homage to their idols, as well as a way for the audience to experience the works of a superstar who they may never get a chance to see live.

Tribute acts across the UK range from those who are sadly deceased, bands or artists that no longer perform, or superstars that are just too expensive for some of us to go and see.

That’s where tribute acts come in - providing audiences with a fantastic, usually fun night singing an artist’s greatest hits.

Here are the tribute acts heading to Newcastle this year that you must see.

The Smiths LTD

The Smiths LTD are a tribute band formed in Manchester in order to honour the English rock band The Smiths. They will be performing this Saturday, April 15 at The Cluny. Tickets are priced at £15.

Guns 2 Roses

Guns 2 Roses are an internationally recognised tribute band to Guns and Roses. They will be performing at Quayside venue, Riverside on Friday, May 5. Tickets are priced at £16.50.

Thank You For The Music

Thank You For The Music is an ABBA tribute band who take their name from the 1977 song. They will be performing at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House on June 24. Tickets start from £27.50.

Radio Gaga

Radio Gaga is a tribute to rock band Queen, whose frontman Freddie Mercury sadly passed away in 1991. They will be performing at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House on Friday, July 7. Tickets start from £27.50. 

Re-Take That

Re-Take That are of course a tribute band to Take That. They will be performing at the O2 City Hall on Saturday, August 19. Tickets are priced at £30.75. 

The World Famous Elvis Show

The World Famous Elvis Show starring Chris Connor will be at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House on Saturday, September 2. Tickets are priced at £29.50.

Whitney: Queen of the Night

Whitney: Queen of the Night is a tribute performance show to “The Voice” Whitney Houston who sadly passed in 2012. The show will be at the O2 City Hall on Friday, September 15. Tickets are priced at £29.65.

The Bootleg Beatles

Described as a “gold-standard tribute”, The Bootleg Beatles who have performed since 1980, will be at the O2 City Hall on Friday, December 15. Tickets are priced at £36.95.

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