Towards the end of the year, a chance meeting with lookalikes for Robin and Maurice Gibb resulted in Mark being asked to join 'Stayin Alive', the Bee Gees tribute group as the Barry Gibb character.

The following years up until Mark's departure at the beginning of 2003 saw an appearance by the group on BBC1's 'Battle of The Fantasy Bands', two performances on 'Night Fever' for Channel 5, on BBC's 'Watchdog' and an ITV documentary about the famous Batley Variety Club, where footage was filmed to mirror the Bee Gees appearances there some 30 years earlier.

At the opening ceremony of the 'Saturday Night Fever' stage production, the boys performed at the Palladium as part of the proceedings.

Mark became a contestant on ITV's 'Stars In Their Eyes' programme in the year 2000, reaching the grand finals, the only Barry Gibb from 5 different entrants over the years to do so, even receiving a letter of congratulations on the achievement from the Bee Gees themselves.

In 2003 Mark made the decision to return to performing purely solo as Barry Gibb's Bee Gees Tribute Show and in duo form with Gary Hart in the role of Robin Gibb as 'The Brotherz Gibb'. Both shows have proven to be very popular, highly successful and constantly in demand.

The past few years has seen the development of an exciting 3 piece soundalike and lookalike tribute to the Bee Gees called 'The Fake Bee Gees' bringing in Scott Hart as Maurice Gibb, completing that famed line-up known for silky smooth harmonies and classic songs.

Both Gary and Scott hail from Manchester, the Bee Gees childhood home, and are well established and respected musicians in their own right, performing both at home and abroad in various bands.

The three of them have pooled their respective talents together to create a show so visually and vocally accurate that audiences are left wondering if this is indeed the 'fake' Bee Gees.

Reviews:
"It was the first time we have ever had our guests up dancing when they are supposed to be eating so that accolade is all yours and you have definitely set the challenge for next years band. This has already been deemed the best Industry Dinner EVER!…. so you will always be a part of that. You were an absolute pleasure to work with and we would not hesitate to contact you again should we receive or hear of a request for an outstanding Bee Gees Tribute Band. You are wonderful!"

"I am writing to tell you how fantastic 'The Fake Bee Gees' were at our wedding on Sunday at Weston Turnberry. Everyone who was at the wedding and guests in the hotel all said how brilliant they sounded (even better than the real thing!) and they looked just like the originals. We had a fantastic wedding and the band were definitely a highlight"

"I just wanted to thank you for your advice on choosing 'The Fake Bee Gees' for our Summer Ball on 2nd June. They were great! We have had lots of positive feedback from guests and everyone was up dancing. They were lovely people to work with and really got the party started!"

"What have you done? The hotel is over the moon about the show and your overall professionalism. It's been a long time since I've heard such a rapturous review from a client about a show"

"Thanks guys for a fantastic night! I've had so many comments from guests at the party saying how brilliant you were and a standing ovation at the end which has never happened before! We look forward to seeing you again next year"

"On behalf of 'Children Today' may I thank you for your part in making our Gala Ball at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton the success that it was. Please also convey my thanks to the rest of the boys and sound technician. The band were superb and everyone that attended would like me to pass on their appreciation to you. Not only was your performance excellent, you were a pleasure to deal with and made my job so much easier"

"Can you pass on a big thanks to 'The Fake Bee Gees' - excellent show and punctual arrival, the first band to do so for a long time! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their performance and are now looking forward to a return visit early next year, back by popular demand!"

"Second consecutive appearance at the annual 'Elvis Convention' and second consecutive success. It would have been almost impossible to top last year, but I am pleased to report that 'The Fake Bee Gees' did just that! Breathtakingly accurate and 100% professional. What more can I say, except see you next year!"

"We are both devoted Bee Gees fans, and to have 'The Fake Bee Gees' perform on the most important day of our lives was the closest thing we could ever have come to the real Gibb brothers being there themselves. We'd like to extend our deepest gratitude to the band and sound engineer for adding the icing to the cake, so to speak. Truly our 'Wedding Day' could not have been more magical"

"Just a note to say how pleased we were with your show on saturday night. You went down a storm with the audience and the feedback is excellent. Your sound quality was fantastic. We promote several events around Oxfordshire every year & will certainly be recommending you guys."