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Discovery Festival: 80S Calling! takes over Dundee's Slessor Gardens on July 25, 2026, for a Scottish celebration of the [new-wave](/genres/new-wave) era. This special edition brings together five British legends who left their indelible mark on the eighties. Headlining, [Tony Hadley](/artists/tony-hadley), iconic voice of Spandau Ballet, brings his incomparable [blue-eyed soul](/genres/blue-eyed-soul) and [sophisti-pop](/genres/sophisti-pop) register, while [Level 42](/artists/level-42) delivers their [jazz-funk](/genres/jazz-funk) and [jazz-fusion](/genres/jazz-fusion) classics. The prestigious lineup also includes [Jaki Graham](/artists/jaki-graham), diva of British [soul](/genres/soul) and [dance-pop](/genres/dance-pop), [Marc Almond](/artists/marc-almond), major figure of [synth-pop](/genres/synth-pop) and [new romantic](/genres/new-romantic) pioneer, as well as [Haircut One Hundred](/artists/haircut-one-hundred), ambassadors of the bright [funk](/genres/funk) sound of the 80s. Slessor Gardens, located in Dundee's waterfront heart, offers a spectacular setting for this nostalgic evening. The site's natural acoustics amplify every note, creating an immersive atmosphere where cross-generational hits resonate with renewed intensity. This one-day festival attracts both loyalists who grew up with these artists and youth discovering the musical legacy of the eighties. [Discovery Festival](/festivals/discovery-festival-80s-calling-tony-hadley-level-42-jaki-graham-2026) represents an essential gathering for all lovers of sophisticated British [pop](/genres/pop).