RELIVE the magic of the 1960s with five chart-topping acts from that memorable decade.

Sixties Gold is calling into Weymouth Pavilion on Friday, October 25 at 7.30pm.

Hermans Hermits, The Merseybeats, The Marmalade, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders and the Love Affair’s Steve Ellis will all be taking to the stage.

Between them these acts scored more than 50 UK hits.

Herman’s Hermits are one of the biggest selling bands of the 60s and are now celebrating their 55th anniversary. Formed in Manchester in 1964, they have chalked up 23 hit singles, 10 hit albums, appeared in three major movies and have sold in excess of 75 million records. Their hits include There’s A kind Of Hush, Silhouettes, Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat, Wonderful World, A Must to Avoid, and many more.

The Merseybeats are another success story from the Liverpool, Merseybeat boom years. Their hit records include Sorrow, I Think of You, and Wishin’ and Hopin’.

The Marmalade were the champions of the Scottish Beat in 1968, adding another dimension to the sound of the classic pop song, with great harmonies. Chart-toppers include Lovin’ Things, Reflections of My Life, Falling Apart at The Seams, Cousin Norman, and their Lennon & McCartney composed No1 smash hit Ob-la-Di Ob-la-Da.

Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders are another iconic bands from Manchester, also celebrating their 55th anniversary. Their first hit in 1964, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, was followed by, The Game Of Love, Pamela Pamela, Groovy Kind Of Love.

Steve Ellis is the original lead vocalist and founder of Love Affair, who had five Top 20 singles, including their No. 1 Everlasting Love.

*Sixties Gold, Weymouth Pavilion, Friday, October 25. The show is also going to Lighthouse, Poole, on Saturday, October 26. Call the box office for tickets.