Billy Ocean with Sister Sledge, Margate Summer Series, and more

Billy Ocean, born in Trinidad and Tobago, is known for his '80s hits like "Caribbean Queen" and "Get Outta My Dreams." Moving to England, he embraced soul and rock. His international success includes hits like "Love Really Hurts Without You" and "When the Going Gets Tough." Ocean took a hiatus before returning to music in 2007, and collaborated with artists like R. Kelly and Barry Eastmond. His hits remain popular, earning him lasting global fame.

Sister Sledge, from North Philadelphia, rose to fame with the disco anthem "We Are Family" (1979), working with Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. Known for their versatile style, they excelled in pop-R&B, Philly soul, funk, and disco. Their notable hits include "He's the Greatest Dancer" and "Lost in Music." They topped the UK charts with "Frankie" (1985) and were Grammy-nominated. Sister Sledge collaborated with Narada Michael Walden and George Duke, remaining active across decades while occasionally recording new music.

Shalamar, born from "Soul Train," became a US dance music sensation with hits like "The Second Time Around." The classic trio—Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel—earned four Gold albums. Later, with line-up changes, they hit the US Top 20 with "Dancing in the Sheets." Reformed in 1999, they tour frequently. Known for their catchy mix of funk, disco, R&B, and pop, they released "The Real Thing" in 2017, produced by Leon Sylvers.