The city centre theatre will present four evenings of the UK’s best tribute bands and stars who have each won this year’s accolade as the Official No.1 Tribute in each of their chosen categories.

The National Tribute Awards will run at the Lichfield Garrick from Wednesday 30 October to Saturday 2 November 2013.

Adrian Jackson, Lichfield Garrick’s Chief Executive and Artistic Director, said: “We are proud to be the host venue for the new National Tribute Awards. The event is one of the highlights in the British entertainment calendar and it is such an honour to be involved. We look forward to welcoming all the acts on stage, some of which have performed at the Lichfield Garrick before.” 

Bands competing for the title include, Talon Eagles, ELO Experience, Michael Jackson by Forever Jackson, Hats Off to Led Zeppelin, Richie Sampsons ‘The Drifters’ Revue, ABBA Revival, UB40’ by Rats in the Kitchen and a diverse array of solo tributes to stars such as Pavarotti, Kylie and Elton John, plus many more. 

With coverage from the BBC this will be a gala event not to miss and a chance for fans to see some of the biggest stars in the tribute world assembled in one place.

For a full line up of bands for each show visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com

Ticket to each show costs £20, and can be booked online at www.lichfieldgarrick.com or by calling the Box Office on 01543 412121. Book three or more performances and save £2.50 per performance. 

The awards are sponsored by The Agents’ Association (GB), YAMAHA (UK), CHAMPIONS (UK) PLC, TESBL PLATFORMS and GLASTONBUDGET.

For more information about the awards, visit www.nationaltributeawards.co.uk
 

Wednesday 30 October

Talon Eagles (Band), And Finally - Phil Collins (Band), Madness by Badness (Band), The Bee Gees by Stayin' Alive, Michael Buble by Rickie Arthur, Mick Hucknell by Darren Alboni, Lady Gaga byDonna Marie, Dolly Parton by Kelly O'Brien, Olly Murs by Tristan Drew, Jessie J by Donna Ramsdale. Bootleg Beetles (Film Only), Counterfeit Stones (Film Only), Rock Stewart by Brian Hetherington Tagg), Whitney Houston by Nya Kingw

Thursday 31 October

ABBA by Take A Chance (Band), Roy Orbison by Barry Steele (Band), James Brown & Ray Charles by Buzz D'Angelo, Dusty Springfield by Maxine Mazumder, Meat Loaf by Pete Rossi, Abba by Abba Revival, Roy Orbison by Barry Steele, Pavarotti by Carl Taylor, Elton John by Paul Bacon, Elvis by Mark Summers, Adele by Olivia Leigh, David Bowie by Paul Anthony, Queen by Mercury, Bruno Mars by Adam Austin, George Michael by Andrew Browning. 

Friday 1 November

ELO Experience (Band), Kylie Minogue by Rogue Minogue, Hats Off to LED ZEPPELIN (Band), The Ratpack Live (Band), Cliff Richard by Jimmy Jemain, Madonna by Jodie Jackson, Vera Lynn by Lorraine Brown, Roana Keating by Paul Sutton, Amy Winehouse by Laura Jane Butler, Take That by Take That Live, Katy Perry by Danielle Grace Williams

Saturday 2 November

The Blues Brothers (Band) by The All New Chicago Blues Bros, Michael Jackson by Forever Jackson, Tina Turner by Justine Riddoch (Band), The Drifters by Richie Sampson's revue, UB40 by Rats in the Kitchen (Band), Tom Jones by David Kidd, Barbra Streisand by Tina Law. 

The National Tribute Awards Presentation is organised by The Agents’ Association (GB). Allnominated Award winners will each receive a trophy and the accolade of “Official UK No.1 Tribute 2013” in each particular category. Please note that not all Award winners will be performing during the event.

Please be aware that the programme of artists could change due to unforeseen circumstances.