That brilliant offering spawned four Top 20 hits, Change In Mood, Bitter Desire, Something That You Said and Current Stand, and left an indelible mark on the national music scene.

Now, Kids in the Kitchen will recreate that magic at Hope Estate Winery on Saturday, December 10, alongside other 80’s icons 1927, Pseudo Echo, Wa Wa Nee, Real Life and special guests Culture Club.

“We’re looking forward to it,” lead singer Scott Carne said.

“The winery gigs are awesome.

“We only reformed this year and actually toured with Culture Club six months ago.

“That was great fun but, this time around, it’s a big beefed up line-up.

“Boy George [and Culture Club] puts on a pretty amazing show.

“We’re doing a 45-minute set with all of our hits.

“And, the reaction has been fantastic.

“In fact, they’ve just remastered Shine to coincide with us performing again.”

With well-packaged funk and dance-pop, characterised by synth sounds and smooth production, Kids in the Kitchen enjoyed immediate success with its first two singles, Change in Mood and Bitter Desire, which both hit Top Ten.

The release of Something That You Said, Shine and Current Stand ensured the album went platinum, selling more than 70,000 copies.

The band’s second offering, Terrain, produced another couple of hits, Say It and Revolution Love.

But, at the height of its success, Kids in the Kitchen disbanded in 1988.

“We were fatigued and other issues arose,” Carne admits.

“The music scene has changed a lot since then.

“However, it’s great that our songs have stood the test of time.

“I had to re-invent myself when we broke up.

“I did a few solo gigs here and there; however the 90s were a bit rocky.

“Eventually, I got drawn into the Absolutely 80s roadshow, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

“So, I’ve always been involved in the industry.

“And, when I hear Kids in the Kitchen on the radio, I’m proud those songs have kept me in music all my life.”

Carne said it was terrific to be on the same stage as fellow Aussie acts 1927, Pseudo Echo, Wa Wa Nee and Real Life.  

“I guess we were very competitive back in the 80s and didn’t have much to do with each other.

“However, we’re all from the same ilk now – and can share ‘war’ stories,” he added with a laugh.

“Luckily, I’m not sick of performing our songs.

“It’s really great; we’re not only soaking up the atmosphere [at these shows] but getting people to step back in time.”