Formed specifically to support The Original Bucks Fizz in 2009 on their comeback theatre tour, the band have not stopped since. Stephen Fox (vocals) and Matt Roberts (drums) were part of 90’s band Plasticine, managed by the legendary David Arden (Sharon Osbourne’s brother and co manager of Black Sabbath) they went on to release 5 albums. When Stephen was approached by Bucks Fizz star Jay Aston to do the support slot for their tour he enlisted the skills of music composer Matthew Sanchez and vocalist and bass player Lorna Bursell to originally do the 12 date tour. With the 80’s theme in mind they came up with a set of classics from the era that had the audience enthralled. Once the tour was over, they decided to continue working together and are now about to set out on tour with The Original Bucks Fizz yet again to celebrate the bands 30th Anniversary of winning The Eurovision Song Contest. With a great mix of 80’s classics, Electric Dreams will add a touch of class to all events and propel your guests back to a time of nostalgic childhood, leg warmers and classic timeless music.

Review:
The Original Bucks Fizz
with support act
Electric Dreams
13th October 2009
Eastbourne, Congress Theatre
It's not the first time this year that we've enjoyed the support act more than the main act but yet again it has happened this evening.

As support acts go this really should have been a recipe for disaster.
A band who are normally a popular indie group, due to touring with Bucks Fizz, decide that cover versions of huge 80's hits may be better received.
Stephen Fox is their usual lead and Matthew Roberts remains on drums but they have employed a temporary session singer and keyboard player.
If Stephen hadn't said so you would never have known that he does not normally perform with these people - it certainly didn't show. In fact the harmony between his powerful voice and her gentle yet very clear voice was spot-on.
To tackle legendary 80's hits like the Look Of Love, All Cried Out, Sweet Dreams and Billy Jean is a brave thing for any group to do. To do it when covers are not normally your thing is even more daring.
But Stephen and his mystery blonde companion don't just pull it off - they exceed any expectations you may normally have of support acts (and believe me we've seen many a dud support act).
Stephen's voice has the power to handle the hits and as I said the harmony and rapport with his co-performer is excellent. The drummer and keyboard player showed no signs that they have not played together forever.
In fact the only downside to this band was that they were only on for 30 minutes!