Holly Johnson to headline Llangollen Pavilion show

Holly Johnson will headline a night of 1980s music at Llangollen Pavilion next summer, with Haircut 100 and Toyah also on the bill.

The former Frankie Goes to Hollywood frontman will perform at Live at Llangollen Pavilion on Sunday, June 27, 2027.

Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday through Llangollen Pavilion and Ticketmaster.

Johnson rose to fame as the lead vocalist and lyricist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, whose hits included Relax, Two Tribes and The Power of Love.

He went solo in 1987, releasing albums including Blast and singles such as Love Train, Americanos and Atomic City.

Haircut 100 will also perform, with the band having recently returned to the studio with the album Boxing The Compass. The line-up includes Nick Heyward, Graham Jones, Les Nemes and Blair Cunningham.

The band is known for 1980s hits including Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl), Love Plus One, Fantastic Day and Nobody’s Fool.

Completing the line-up is singer, actress and performer Toyah, whose career has spanned five decades.

Her hits include It’s a Mystery, I Want to Be Free and Good Morning Universe, while her albums include Anthem and The Changeling.

Artistic director of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Dave Danford, said the three artists had each made a distinctive contribution to British popular music.

He added that bringing them together at the Pavilion would create an evening featuring “iconic songs” and plenty of opportunities for audiences to sing along.

The concert takes place on Sunday, June 27, 2027.