Nik Kershaw

Nik Kershaw, the influential English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, gained prominence in the 1980s as a solo artist, later moving into songwriting and production for other notable artists. After his breakthrough with the 1984 single ‘Wouldn’t It Be Good,’ which reached No. 4 in the UK and achieved international success with significant MTV rotation, Nik Kershaw established himself as a prominent artist. His debut single, ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,’ was first released in 1983 before being re-issued from his critically acclaimed debut album, Human Racing, released in 1984.

The re-issue became his biggest hit, peaking at No. 2 in the UK, alongside other top 20 hits like ‘Dancing Girls’ and the album’s title track. He followed this success in November 1984 with his second album, The Riddle, which yielded two more UK top 10 hits, ‘Wide Boy’ and ‘Don Quixote.’ Kershaw solidified his status through extensive touring with his backing band, The Krew. In July 1985, Kershaw performed at the historic Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium, marking a pivotal moment in his career.

In 2024, Kershaw reunited with Go West for a co-headlining tour across Australia and New Zealand. Later in 2024, he is set to embark on his 40th Anniversary ‘The 1984 Tour’, where he will perform his seminal albums Human Racing and The Riddle in their entirety, continuing to captivate audiences worldwide.