HOW do you please a live music audience with an age range from about six to 60-plus?
Well, the seven-act line-up Wave 105 pulled together ensured there was something for everyone.
Boy band Lawson kicked off, showing they are talented musicians with powerful vocals and good harmonies.
Next up was Cover Drive, whose reggae-infused sound evokes their native Barbados.
Go West had 1980s fans on their feet with huge hits like Call Me, We Close Our Eyes and King of Wishful Thinking. Peter Cox’s distinctive vocals seem to have been untouched by the ravages of time and Richard Drummie certainly hasn’t forgotten how to rock out on the guitar.
Soul queen Beverly Knight took to the stage in Louboutin heels to belt out songs like Junior’s Mama Used to Say and her own hit Shoulda Woulda Coulda.
Dutch star Caro Emerald and her talented band charmed everyone with their retro style. Her clean, melodious vocals offered perfect renditions of hits including A Night Like This and That Man.
More gravity-defying heels dominated the stage as the Saturdays performed their hits including Ego and Higher. More posing and pouting than you could shake a stick at.
Finally Will Young was supported by four dancers, performing Losing Myself and Come On to a clever and subtle contemporary dance routine. He rounded off the show with Jealousy, demonstrating why his talent makes him so much more than a formulaic talent show winner.
A stonking night of music which delighted the sell-out crowd.
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