I Love the 80’s Tour

If you’re a fan of big hair, synths, and dance-worthy beats, the I Love the 80’s tour that rolled through Omaha’s Steelhouse on Saturday, June 7, 2025, was a neon-lit dream come true. This retro-fueled night featured Animotion, Bow Wow Wow ft. Annabella, and A Flock of Seagulls—and each act brought a blast of 80s nostalgia that had the crowd singing and dancing like it was 1985.

Animotion kicked things off with charisma and charm. Best known for their 1984 smash hit “Obsession,” which climbed to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, the band still sounds sharp and full of life. They mixed music with fun banter and hilarious backstage stories, instantly warming up the crowd. Their energy made it feel like the party had truly started.

Next up was Bow Wow Wow featuring original lead singer Annabella Lwin. Let’s just say—Annabella hasn’t lost an ounce of her spunk. With her wild stage presence and fierce vocals, she led the band through their high-energy set, culminating in a raucous singalong to their iconic hit “I Want Candy.” That song alone, which reached the Top 10 in multiple countries, sent the crowd into a frenzy. Annabella’s punk-meets-pop vibe reminded everyone why she was a trendsetting frontwoman of the era.

Then came the headliner: A Flock of Seagulls. With cool blue lighting shining down and sunglasses on, Mike Score and the band absolutely delivered. Their dreamy, synth-heavy sound filled Steelhouse as they played hits like “Space Age Love Song,” “Telecommunication,” and of course, the timeless “I Ran (So Far Away).” That song helped earn the band a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1983 and remains a staple of 80s music culture. The crowd didn’t stop dancing from the first synth note to the final chorus.

Overall, the I Love the 80’s tour was a total time warp in the best way. Between the hit songs, legendary performers, and the sea of people decked out in 80s fashion, it was the kind of night that reminded everyone why that decade still rocks.

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