The queen of 80s pop is back — and this is one of the most revealing interviews Kim Wilde has done in years.

In this special episode of Long Way to the Top, Shayne Brian sits down with global pop icon Kim Wilde ahead of her 2026 Australian Closer Tour for an in-depth conversation about fame, reinvention, music, creativity, and surviving one of the most defining decades in pop culture history.

From the explosive success of Kids In America to massive worldwide hits like You Keep Me Hangin’ On, Cambodia, You Came, View From A Bridge, Chequered Love and If I Can’t Have You, Kim opens up about the songs that shaped a generation — and the moments behind them that fans rarely hear about.

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This is not your typical rock interview.

Shayne dives deep into:

• The real story behind Kids In America
• Growing up in a famous musical family
• The pressures of being one of the biggest female stars of the 1980s
• The darker emotional themes hidden inside her music
• Why Cambodia still resonates decades later
• Stepping away from fame and reinventing herself
• Winning a Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show
• The changing music industry
• Legacy, identity, creativity and longevity

Plus Kim reflects on:

• Touring Australia through the decades
• What it feels like performing these songs today
• The enduring power of 80s music culture
• And the surprising song she never gets tired of singing live

And of course… Shayne finishes the interview with his legendary Fast Five Questions.

If you love:

• Classic rock podcasts
• 80s pop culture
• New wave music
• Deep dive artist interviews
• Stories behind iconic songs
• Music documentaries and nostalgia
  then this episode is essential listening.

🎟️ KIM WILDE – CLOSER TOUR 2026 AUSTRALIA

• Wednesday 18 November – Perth – Astor Theatre
• Friday 20 November – Brisbane – The Tivoli
• Saturday 21 November – Melbourne – Palais Theatre
• Sunday 22 November – Geelong – Costa Hall
• Tuesday 24 November – Adelaide – The Gov
• Friday 27 November – Newcastle – Civic Theatre
• Saturday 28 November – Sydney – Enmore Theatre
• Sunday 29 November – Canberra – Canberra Theatre

Tickets and tour information:
David Roy Williams Tours
Metropolis Touring

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