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  Guilfest 2010 at GuilF...

  by Psnpromotions

  on Wed, 21 Jul at 15:43

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  Band Review. The Human League. Main Stage. Saturday. Guilfest. 17th July 2010 Saturday's h...

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  The Human League. Main Stage. Saturday. Guilfest. 17th July 2010

  Saturday's headline act The Human League fronted by long term trio Phil Oakey, Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley put on a performance that took the old generation back to the 80s and introduced the youngsters to songs that their parents had sung and danced to when they were their age. The monochrome set contrasted perfectly with the techno images on the giant screen behind and their performance was polished and flawless. The thumping bass and electro sound got the whole crowd moving as the sun set, blasting out songs such as ‘Mirror Man‘, ‘Don't You Want Me’ as well as tracks from their new 2010 album. Formed in 1977 in Sheffield, The Human League hit commercial success in the 1980s which combined Phil Oakey, the only member of the original line up, with the introduction of the two female vocalists making what many would say is the face of Human League. The Human League has influenced many electro-pop, other synthpop, and mainstream acts including Madonna, Moby, Pet Shop Boys and Little Boots. They have been sampled and covered by various artists including Utah Saints, Ministry of Sound, Craig David, George Michael, KMFDM, and Robbie Williams. The show was a storming success and the perfect ending to Saturday's Guilfest, leaving everyone dancing, the 80s music generation reminiscing, and all ages joined celebrating good sounds.

  8/10 By Michelle Baker Photography by Ricky Swift

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