Who's ready to be 'Dancing in the Moonlight'?!

Toploader will be coming to the Isle of Wight to play at Newport's Strings Bar & Venue for a special show on Friday, September 22.

Since forming in 1997, Toploader have over two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits, both home and abroad.

Their debut album ‘Onka’s Big Moka’ sold over one million copies and remained in the top five of the UK album charts for over six months, earning them four Brit Award nominations.

In 2000, the single ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ became a global hit, spending over a year in the European Airplay Charts, transforming Toploader into a household name.


Link to purchase Strings Bar & Venue Toploader show tickets below


In 2013, the same track re-entered the top 40 for three weekends and has been listened to over 155 million times on YouTube.

Toploader featured at Eklectica Music Festival at Robin Hill in 2018, alongside the likes of Scouting for Girls, The Hoosiers, Pixie Lott, The Fratellis and Tinchy Stryder. 

Isle of Wight County Press:

With a reputation as a genuine crowd-pleasing live band, Toploader have backed the likes of Paul Weller, Robbie Williams, Noel Gallagher, Tom Jones, Simple Minds and Bon Jovi.

A spokesperson said: “We’re delighted that the band are coming to Strings, and we hope you’re as excited as we are!

“Tickets are on sale now, be quick!”

To book your spot on the night, visit the ticket website HERE.

Isle of Wight County Press: Will you be Dancing in the Moonlight? Toploader coming to popular Island venueWill you be Dancing in the Moonlight? Toploader coming to popular Island venue (Image: Mike Boden)