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THE BEST WEEK OF YOUR LIFE!
GENX MARKS THE SPOT!
YOU ARE HERE
THE SANDS isn’t a routine vacation, crowded music festival, or contrived theme cruise. This all-inclusive 5-night holiday is an opportunity to reconnect with your authentic self, express your inner rebel, and unite through shared interests & experiences. Dig out those 80s outfits and get ready to dance to live performances of hit songs, mingle with your favorite bands & meet iconic celebrities! This is your moment to relive (or reinvent!) those throwback days – If you were THERE, you’re HERE!
THE SANDS IS AN ADULTS-ONLY PRIVATE EVENT – LIMITED TO THE FIRST 1500 GUESTS.
“Had an awesome time partying with you all at Adult Spring Break. Love You All. ROCK ON.“ ~MICHAEL G. “I have made friends from all over the world & the joy that gives me is indescribable. We see each other for a few days, a year goes by and then we are back like a day has not passed. That‘s a feeling that I don’t ever want to go away.” ~KAREN M. “...absolutely epic! Bringing the hubs next year. Thanks for the memories - most of which I think I remember!“ ~SHARON R. “Another awesome week! We’re 3rd year Sanders and had the most amazing time again this year...The music, artists, friends and beach time is all so good for the soul.“ ~BERNICE T. “What a week! Got to see old friends, meet new ones and listen to some good music. It was a pretty awesome week!“ ~KRIS M. “...an absolutely fantastic time in the Sands! Everyone was so friendly & the atmosphere was a blast. This was our first year and we can’t wait to get back for year 2 - you guys rock!!!” ~DAVID F.
2025 LINEUP
ADDED AS CONTRACTED
ARTISTS
HOLLY JOHNSON
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38 SPECIAL
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TESLA
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PEARCY | DEMARTINI
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HOWARD JONES
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TAYLOR DAYNE
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RIK EMMETT
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PEPA (SALT N’ PEPA)
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WANG CHUNG
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LISA LISA
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MILLI VANILLI
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SLAUGHTER
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MEN WITHOUT HATS
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BRENDA K STARR
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ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
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TRIXTER
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TOMMY TUTONE
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MARK GOODMAN
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RICHARD BLADE
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DOWNTOWN JULIE BROWN
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ALAN HUNTER
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EDDIE TRUNK
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BETTER OFF DEAD
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JOHN CUSACK
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DIANE FRANKLIN
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AMANDA WYSS
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GENX TAKEOVER LIVE
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NICK HARRISON
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SHERRI DINDAL
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JON WELLINGTON
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JUSTIN RUPPLE
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THE WHIP-ITS
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GILLIGAN’S ISLAND
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B-LISTERS
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VINYL TAP
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SUNSET BLVD
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THE REFLEXX
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LOVESONG
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JAKE RUDH
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STEVEN WAYNE
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MISS NINJA
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CHRISTOPHER J
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RICKYSEE
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“Best time of your life!!!” ~SANDI R. “The most perfect way to relive your 80s spring break! And make so many new friends with an 80s passion. Best. Week. Ever!” ~JEANNINE S. “Wow! If u love music, this is it!!!“ ~MONA M. “The Sands is the best vacation anyone who likes 80s pop culture and music can ever take!!! The bands, the people, the costumes, the games and activities… totally awesome!!!” ~KELLEY J. “Go every year! Wouldn’t miss it! Great music… cool people! Highly recommend!“ ~DICK P. “What an amazing trip…wasn’t sure what to expect but as an 80s child I have never had so much fun in all my life. This was hands down the best vacation I’ve ever had…” ~KRIS M. “Greatest time of my life, the nicest people in the world!!“ ~SHARON S.
ALL-INCLUSIVE MIXTAPE!
BEST ARTISTS OF OUR TIME
We build our concert lineup with a heavy dose of iconic artists who influenced the 80s and round out your all-inclusive music experience with the late 70s & early 90s – creating the ultimate mixtape! From one-hit wonders to the greatest hits albums, we throwback to the best of Classic Rock, New Wave, Glam Metal, Funk/Soul, Pop, Punk, R&B, and Hip-Hop. And we don’t overlap shows or stagger repeat performances during your entire 5-night Cancun vacation! With a max capacity of 1500, we ensure that the ultimate GEN X experience is available to everyone – all the time. Whether it’s at our daytime pool party concerts or indoor evening shows, there’s no fear of missing any of your favorite songs or iconic bands from the greatest decade!
“The best vacation I ever had!“ ~LOWELL P. “Absolute best experience of vacation ever & we go on many music related festivals every year but this one is like family – one big frat party without a single fight just fun sun and music with great people.” ~DORIAN R. “Come for the bands and the live music. Stay for the 80s family!!“ ~MICHELLE T. “It was the best time of my life connecting with my new spirit family! Thank you with all my heart for the most amazing week and for all the incredible friend-family we met.” ~ZANDRA R. “Greatest time of my life, the nicest people in the world!!“ ~SHARON S. “We had the best time of our lives. The music, the ambiance, the food. Met awesome people and made new friends. We loved it so much we’ve decided to make it part of our yearly vacations!“ ~ANITA F. “All 80s all the time that’s what I like.” ~JOE B.
THE ULTIMATE GENXPERIENCE!
GEN X TO THE MAX
Take your all-inclusive GEN X vacation to the max! Attend lively pool parties in 80s-inspired outfits! Enjoy concerts from the most influential music artists of our time! Sing karaoke & dance to your favorite hit songs! Watch iconic GEN X movies in the theater! Make retro-style t-shirts & friendship bracelets at a DIY workshop! Strike a pose in a Glamour Shots photo session! Lounge on the white-sand beach of Cancun or in the lazy river while sipping your Miami Vice! Try out for THE SANDERS BAND and perform top 80s hits live on stage! Take your GEN X to the max at THE SANDS!
“It was an incredibly fun week of bands, artists sun and sand!!! A crazy great time and everyone is soooo happy there.” ~JULIA M. “One-of-a-kind eighties entertainment and friendship event.” ~RICK C. “It really is the best vacation of your life! ... I’ve had so many positive experiences with 80s icons … if you’re a genx’r, you will love this event!“ ~CURTIS L. “The best week in paradise full of fun people with awesome music all day and night!!“ ~SUE P. “This is the very best week of the year! If you’re a first-timer, you’re looking at the lineup & get excited to see the people on stage. Once you go, you are more excited to see the friends you will meet there…” ~JOHN S. “You just will have to experience to see what its all about.” ~DENNIS M.
XCLUSIVE PARTY!
RESORT TAKEOVER
At THE SANDS, we prioritize an exclusive experience by keeping it intimate (1500 max) and taking command of the entire Cancun resort for all 5-nights of the event. The resort has no rooms available for sale during our music festival dates, and we do not offer day passes or individual concert tickets. Every room is reserved for our all-inclusive GEN X vacation, filled exclusively with attendees who share the same purpose: to fully immerse themselves in The Sands Xperience. If you’re here, you’re a Sander.