Bananarama is a British Pop/Hi-NRG/Dance duo of singer-songwriters, formerly a trio, that formed in London, United Kingdom in 1981. Originally formed by members are Sarah Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward. Early successful singles were collaborations with Fun Boy Three. They build their successful on albums released during the 80's, with their most successful being the Wow! album. Guiness Book of World Records listed Bananarama as the most successful British girl group in history. They still hold the record for the most chart entries in the UK by a girl group.
Fahey left the group in 1988 and later formed Shakespear's Sister; she now performs as a solo artist. Fahey replacement Jacquie O'Sullivan (formerly of the Shillelagh Sisters) left the trio after one album. Dallin and Woodward have recorded as a duo since since 1992. Banananarama's tenth studio album, "Viva" was released on September 14, 2009. It includes the hit singles, "Love Comes" and "Love Don't Live Here." In November 2010, a new single "Baby It's Christmas" was released in the UK and the U.S. The single is also featured on the compilation album, "Super Dance Christmas Party ,Vol. 3." In September 2012, Bananarama released the EP entitled "Now Or Never." The successful " Bananarama U.S. Tour 2012" took place during October 2012.
Fahey left the group in 1988 and later formed Shakespear's Sister; she now performs as a solo artist. Fahey replacement Jacquie O'Sullivan (formerly of the Shillelagh Sisters) left the trio after one album. Dallin and Woodward have recorded as a duo since since 1992. Banananarama's tenth studio album, "Viva" was released on September 14, 2009. It includes the hit singles, "Love Comes" and "Love Don't Live Here." In November 2010, a new single "Baby It's Christmas" was released in the UK and the U.S. The single is also featured on the compilation album, "Super Dance Christmas Party ,Vol. 3." In September 2012, Bananarama released the EP entitled "Now Or Never." The successful " Bananarama U.S. Tour 2012" took place during October 2012.
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Past Events
- Valley Fest 2023
- Let's Rock Exeter 2023
- Let's Rock Kent 2021
- Rewind South 2021
- Rewind North 2021
- Rewind Scotland 2021
- Kew the Music 2021
- Heritage Live Concert Series: Kenwood House 2021
- Rewind South 2020
- Rewind North 2020
- Rewind Scotland 2020
- Kew the Music 2020
- Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park 2019
- Rewind North 2019
- Chilfest 2019
- Carfest North 2018
- Lytham Festival 2018
- British Summer Time 2018
- AmpRocks 2018
- Camp Bestival 2016
- Rewind South 2015
- Rewind North 2015
- Rewind Scotland 2015
- Splendour 2015
- Let's Rock Exeter 2015
- Let's Rock The Moor 2013
- Rewind Festival Henley 2011
- Rewind Festival Scotland 2011
- Isle of Wight Festival 2009