2025 sees the Nineties-era enter the Eighties-heavy Rewind nest. Former Bros singer Matt Goss and boy bands Blue and Boyzlife will all appear. However, the decade before is still the primary entertainment provider, with Soft Cell and Holly Johnson headlining Saturday and Sunday nights. The supporting bill includes 2-Tone originals The Selecter, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, and errr Go West.
Nostalgia, fancy dress and dancing like no one’s watching are all obligatory, and yes, you will skank!
‘Say Hello…’ & ‘Welcome to the…’ Rewind Festival ‘… Pleasuredome,’ the original and best retro
festival, taking place, as usual, in its full glory at Temple Island Meadows in Henley-on-Thames from
Friday 15th to Sunday 17th August. Soft Cell, who defined the sound of British electronic pop in
the 80s, headline on Saturday 16th in their exclusive 2025 UK appearance and music icon Holly
Johnson headlines on Sunday 17th, celebrating the 40th Anniversary release of ‘Welcome to the
Pleasuredome’ in 2025, ensuring the festival ends with a ‘Blast!’
The full line-up includes:
Saturday 16th August: Soft Cell, ABC, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Sugarhill Gang X, Kid
Creole & the Coconuts, Boyzlife, Cutting Crew, Wang Chung, Go West, The South, and Junior all presented by Jenny Powell
Sunday 17th August: Holly Johnson, Midge Ure, Matt Goss, Heaven 17, Haircut 100, Blue, The Selecter, Roachford, T’Pau, Chesney Hawkes, and Tenpole Tudor all presented by The Doctor.
Rewind Festival will also see the return of many favourite activities such as the Pink Flamingo &
River Stage, the Silent Disco, the Inflatable Church for your ‘Rewind Wedding’ requirements, ‘When
Nature Calls’ otherwise known as the ‘Spend A Penny Arcade,’ funfair rides, and the kid-zone with
entertainment for all the little Rewinders. Plus, shops & stalls for jewellery, t-shirts, food & drink,
along with all your usual camping & Glamping requirements so you can ‘Relax’ in the comfort of
your own accommodation. And to end the Rewind Festival weekend, there will be a spectacular
firework display! So ‘…Wave Goodbye’ to those April showers and book your tickets now!
Rewind will also hold three one-day festivals in Dublin, Margate and Dubai. For tickets and further Rewind information, visit: