80s Jukebox

"80s Dance" is a syndicated radio show produced and hosted by Kevin ("Kev") Sykes under his brand, Kev's JukeBox. The programme focuses on three hours of non-stop, "no-chat" radio featuring exclusive extended versions, club tracks, and remixes of 1980s music.

History & Background

• The Origins: Kevin Sykes started his radio career in the mid-1980s working at Mercia Sound (later Mercia FM) in Coventry, UK, working as a commercial producer, programme producer, and technical operator. [1]
• The Evolution: The roots of the show go back to 1991 when it was called The Mercia Mix. It was later simulcast on Leicester Sound FM under the title The Power Mix. [1]
• Musical Style: The show specializes in extended 12" club mixes across various 1980s genres, including Hi-NRG, Euro Disco, Italo Disco, Synth-Pop, Garage, and Soul. [1]