Spandau Ballet

Spandau ballet in the history of BMI awards

2011-10-08T12:24:00.000-07:00

Spandau ballet in the history of BMI awards the most played songs is the True one.

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The United States, four million airplays which is equal to 22 years of continuous play.

Band member and songwriter Gary Kemp on Tuesday picked up awards for song of inspiration in the radio 5 live Breakfast said.

Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp's reunited to Britain tour with his fellow band

2011-10-02T08:13:00.000-07:00

Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp's reunited to Britain tour with his fellow band mates and again working of the last bands material.

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Jump next two years and in 2011, Martin directed the film in October it is due to take.

Nu-romantic 80s band on a new film Stalker from Martin is a very big step and not the modern practice is traditional horror storylines.

Martin said on his latest venture: “Stalker is kind of a psychological thriller, it’s more of a chiller – it’s got a horror edge to it. But it’s not that horror that happens nowadays where it’s about how many people can you kill or how many ways you can do it.

“It’s more of a gothic thriller in a way like Turn of the Screw, Single White Female that kind of movie. It’s a very old fashioned horror in a way.”

So, how did Martin end up directing the movie?

The ex-Eastenders actor said: “Well it’s a company that me and my mate put together about four years ago called Black and Blue. Stalker was one of the first features that we got together, up till now we pull in about six (features) so the company is doing really well for this type of recession that we’re all in.”

“I wrote the screenplay, so when you write something you’re almost directing it in your head as you go; you know you can see it happening.”

“The step over from writing something into directing something isn’t massive.”

Martin Kemp’s Stalker is released in cinemas on Monday October 17.

Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley has joined line-up at Aintree Racecourse

2011-05-27T08:32:00.000-07:00

Tony Hadley is a star of Spandau Ballet, who will joined in the line-up at summer racing Aintree Racecourse final night on 10th June.

The hour-long live set will biggest hits features such as Gold and True.

This band formed in 1978 and several chart singles and album in the world was excellent.

Tony the band split in 1990 after a solo artist has become.

Aintree race of the spring night race calendar is the third and final stability.

If tickets are £ 20 for adults evening before the race 48 hours of purchase.

Spandau Ballet - Gold - video n lyrics

2011-03-13T15:24:00.000-07:00

Spandau Ballet - Gold - Lyrics

Thank you for coming home
I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn
I left them here I could have sworn
these are my salad days
slowly being eaten away
just another play for today
oh but I'm proud of you, but I'm proud of you
there's nothing left to make me feel small
luck has left me standing so tall
gold
always believe in your soul
you've got the power to know
you're indestructible
always believe in, because you are
gold
glad that you're bound to return
there's something I could have learned
you're indestructible, always believe in
after the rush has gone
I hope you find a little more time
remember we were partners in crime
it's only two years ago
the man with the suit and the pace
you know that he was there on the case
now he's in love with you, he's in love with you
love is like a high prison wall
but you could leave me standing so tall
gold
always believe in your soul
you've got the power to know
you're indestructible
always believe in, because you are
gold
glad that you're bound to return
there's something I could have learned
you're indestructible, always believe in
(musical interlude)
for love is like a high prison wall
and you could leave me standing so tall
Gold
always believe in your soul
you've got the power to know
you're indestructible
always believe in, because you are
gold
Glad that you're bound to return
There's something I could've learned
you're indestructible
always believe in

Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp masterclass at the British Music Experience

2011-03-05T15:31:00.000-08:00

Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp will be doing a masterclass at the British Music Experience under London’s O2 Dome on 28 Mar, which will including the acoustic performance classic films and a Q & a session with the man himself.

Gary will also read excerpts from his 2009 autobiography ‘I Know This Much: From Soho to Spandau’.

Gary said, “Songwriting in the UK is something we should be proud of, to get the chance to talk at the BME amongst the years of history gathered there will be a very proud moment. The exhibition shows the history of British music, something that I am very honoured to have been a part of for well over thirty years”.

Spandau Ballet pictures gallery

2011-02-27T15:19:00.001-08:00

Stars line up for '80s supergig

2011-02-13T14:31:00.000-08:00

Rick Astley, the Human League and Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley are to co-headline this summer's Rewind event in Scone Palace, Scotland.

Heaven 17, Bananarama, Hue & Cry, The Beat, ABC, The Bluebells and Fiction Factory, who have rehabilitated particularly for the event, will also perform for an predictable 20,000 fans of 1980s music, who will be present at the event.

Billy Ocean, Kim Wilde, Howard Jones, Go West, Nik Kershaw, Imagination, T'Pau, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, The Real Thing, Toyah, Hazel O'Connor, China Crisis, Doctor & the Medics, Modern Romance and wounding Crew complete the line-up. The event will take place from July 29-31.

Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley in Rewind Festival

2011-01-18T10:20:00.000-08:00

This year summer Rewind Festival including Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley and Human League, this festival will b e on July 29-31 and take place on Scone Palace that of held in Scotland.

Which is attend in this festival are Heaven 17, Bananarama, Hue & Cry, The Beat, ABC, The Bluebells and Fiction Factory, they also have better especially for the occasion, will also perform for an expected 20,000 fans of 1980s music.

In the festival complete line-up are Billy Ocean, Kim Wilde, Howard Jones, Go West, Nik Kershaw, Imagination, T'Pau, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, The Real Thing, Toyah, Hazel O'Connor, China Crisis, Doctor & the Medics, Modern Romance and Cutting Crew.

Gary Kemp imagine Spandau Ballet turned famous musical

2010-12-11T14:24:00.000-08:00

Gary Kemp imagine to the Spandau Ballet could be turned into a famous musical, he stand a ladder of higgest musical he wants a courtroom.

Mindful no doubt of what Mamma Mia! (and the film of that musical) did for Abba's fortunes, Gary Kemp tells me he is toying with the idea of Spandau Ballet. "It's a great idea," the band's guitarist and chief songwriter told me.

Between the band's members, Kemp added with a nod to the occasional legal spats, that he hopes a courtroom would make a good condition, he says, "I see it with some touches of Gilbert and Sullivan and all set in a court".

Tony Hadley member watched enamoured of the notion and said, "Those sort of musicals seldom work".

Spandau Ballet – the Musical is Gary Kemp's dream

2010-12-02T14:01:00.000-08:00

Mindful no doubt of what Mamma Mia! (and the film of that musical) did for Abba's fortunes, Gary Kemp tells me he is toying with the idea of Spandau Ballet – The Musical.

"It's a great idea," the band's guitarist and chief songwriter told me at the CLIC Sargent Fantasy Ball at the Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair. With a nod to the the occasional legal spats between the band's members, Kemp added that he thought a courtroom would make a good setting."I see it with some touches of Gilbert and Sullivan and all set in a court," he says.

Fellow band member Tony Hadley seemed less enamoured of the notion: "Those sort of musicals seldom work," he said.

John Denham, the grey-haired shadow business secretary, has been a vocal supporter of the students protesting about tuition fees.

Mandrake fancies it would have been hard for him to have condemned their rowdy behaviour. As president of the Students' Union at Southampton University in the 1970s, he led an occupation of the university's administration offices.

It was in protest against the increases in student tuition fees that the university was then attempting to impose. Looking at Denham these days, one wouldn't have thought that the old boy had it in him.

Fans Still Waiting For Spandau Ballet Classical Music

2010-11-22T09:41:00.000-08:00

Chain listener fans of Spandau Ballet who enjoyed the songs of 1980's may wish to keep there ears on for news of a musical telling the story of the band's journey into the pop industry.

Chief songwriter Gary Kemp of the band at the recent CLIC Sargent Fantasy Ball in Mayfair told Mandrake of the Telegraph he would love to turn their history into a story for the stage.

"I see it with some touches of Gilbert and Sullivan and all set in a court," he mused, perhaps alluding to the infamous spats between band members over the years. "It's a great idea."

However, Tony Hadley was there to rain on his parade, grumpily commenting: "Those sorts of musicals seldom work."

Spandau Ballet is one of the most popular band of the year 1980s, the band which was originally formed in 1970s.

They achieved ten top ten singles that decade, including the much-loved True.

Although they split in 1990, they reformed last year and went on a new tour.

Spandau Ballet Reformation Tour

2010-11-05T14:58:00.000-07:00

It's really good to hear that Spandau Ballet had a reunion tour. Spandau Ballet announced there lived tour in Australia and fan had visions of trying to find an airfare back to the UK on top of concert tickets!!!!

On the day of concert there was a huge number of fans out there to attend the concert of Spandau Ballet which shows that they are still having a large number of fans list. Finally the concert starts in Australia "The introduction of the concert was like this video from the 02 in London last year when they kicked off the show. The picture montage leading up to the band being revealed really help to build the excitement. The screams as they introduced each member of the band were definitely louder and longer for Martin than the others (and he just happens to be my favorite, but it wasn't all me - honest!)"

Spandau Ballet Tickets are on sale

2010-09-28T06:40:00.000-07:00

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Spandau Ballet is one of the renowned British band that get a lot of praising in 1980s. In the Beginning inspired by the New Romantic fashion, Spandau Ballet quickly steered in to a mixture of funk, jazz and soul then finally mellowed into a mainstream pop act. Spandau Ballet continued to be tagged New Romantics, though, well into the mid '80s, long after that genre had waned, and their own style had long since changed.

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Spandau Ballet: Spandau Ballet play to packed Sandown Park, Esher

2010-06-08T09:33:00.000-07:00

A sell-out crowd enjoyed a sunny evening of racing followed by a live outdoor Spandau Ballet concert at Sandown Park in Esher, on Thursday, June 3.
Racing and music fans flocked from all over the region to look the 80s pop sensations perform their greatest hits, including 'True' and 'Communication', as well as new tracks from their current album 'Once More'.
But the highlight of the evening was a packed crowd dancing to the iconic 'Gold'.
Indie chart toppers Razorlight will be the next live music night at the venue on Wednesday, July 21.
Groups of 12 or more adults can get 20 per cent off the admission price.

Abba back together.

2010-04-01T06:04:00.000-07:00

Spandau Ballet are back together, even Bros are rumoured to be thinking about it. It is an age of re-formation.

There remains one glaring exception, of course, and their name is Abba. For too long the former members of this band have ignored the demands of their old fans and a new generation turned on to their music by its endless appearances on wedding playlists and latterly, by the film Mamma Mia!

Their fans demand another tour!

Spandau Ballet with special guests Tears for Fears

2010-03-15T09:19:00.001-07:00

After much speculation, Stewart & Tricia Macpherson announce the first ever visit to New Zealand, in April, by two of the 80’s greatest bands – Spandau Ballet and Tears for Fears.
Fresh from sell-out shows in London’s 02 Arena, both bands are visiting Australia in April, and we’ve managed to convince them to play one date in Auckland’s Vector Arena on 29 April from 7.30pm.

All the original members of both bands will play all their hits, so its effectively 2 shows for the price of one.

Experience Spandau Ballet performing songs like Gold, True, Lifeline, I Don’t Need This Pressure On, To Cut A Long Story Short, and Only When You Leave in a 2-hour set.
Opening the night are Tears For Fears whose hits include Shout, Mad World, Mother’s Talk, I Believe, Head Over Heels, Woman In Chains, Sowing The Seeds Of Love, and Everybody Wants To Rule The World

Spandau Ballet announce first single in two decades

2010-02-02T04:48:00.000-08:00

Spandau Ballet are to release their first new single in 20 years this November.The band, who announced that they were to reform in March, release 'Once More' on November 9. Speaking about the release, band member Gary Kemp said he hopes the song will do well in the charts."The new song was a way for us to show that Spandau Ballet are back, not just to play the hits on tour but also to take on our contemporaries in the pop charts!" he said in a statement.

Spandau Ballet release their new album - also called 'Once More' on October 19.Meanwhile, the band are offering fans the chance to download a new version of old song 'Only When You Leave' from their official website, Spandauballet.com, from October 25

Spandau's Tony Hadley wins Gold in his home city

2009-11-08T08:44:00.000-08:00

Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley has been honoured for his contribution to music in a celebration of what makes London great to visit.
Hadley, 49, who reunited with his bandmates after a solo career of nearly 20 years, last night won the outstanding achievement award at the BT Visit London Awards.
The singer, who lives in Muswell Hill, said it was an honour to win his first personal award in his home city. He added: “I've lived in London all my life, I love London and it's still great and excites me.
“As a Londoner born and bred I'm thrilled to be receiving this award. London has been a tremendous influencing force in my career.
“In the 80's Spandau Ballet were a formative part of the new romantic scene that had its beginnings here.
“Today London continues to be one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world, at the forefront of music and fashion and it's an honour to be recognised as part of its rich heritage.”
The award, previously given to Dame Helen Mirren, is voted for by the public. Musical Wicked won the Evening Standard award for best family fun.
The Natural History Museum took the Standard's award for best free day out. Visit London named Emma de Souza the capital's first London Hero for organising Kids Week which encourages children to visit theatres.
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Evening Standard's Best Family Fun Award Wicked the Musical
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Magic 105.4's London's Hero Emma De Souza

Spandau Ballet: It's Gold for Spandau's Steve

2009-11-03T12:43:00.000-08:00

As Spandau Ballet get return on the road for the first time since the 1980s, guitarist Steve Norman will find even less time to watch his beloved Spurs.
And there's no doubt that he will be receiving a load of 'stick' from his fellow band members after Saturday's result at the Emirates!
He laughs: "Unfortunately for me, the rest of the band are all Gooners!
"It has made for endless banter in the past and getting back together with a lot of history to catch up on has only reinforced that."
Speaking in hotspur magazine, Norman reveals that it was his uncle who introduced him to Spurs - despite the fact that Steve grew up in a block of flats overlooking Highbury!
"My uncle, thankfully, took me to a few games at White Hart Lane in the mid to late 70s...and I was hooked instantly, watching tremendous players such as Alan Gilzean, Martin Peters, Jimmy Greaves, Jimmy Neighbour and others. Martin Chivers was my ultimate hero."
Read the full interview in the November issue of our official monthly magazine, hotspur. It actually takes you behind the scenes and is a ‘must' for all Spurs fans.

Spandau Ballet Supportive stars

2009-10-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

Spandau Ballet helped Gary and Martin Kemp cope with the death of their parents. The brothers say their bandmates – Tony Hadley, John Keeble and Steve Norman – became their "second family" after their parents died within 48 hours of each other in January.Guitarist Gary said: "I think I coped and my brother did too because of the band. It was like having another family to catch us. I think they understood what we were going through."They knew our parents very well. They were moved by it and they supported us."Eileen Kemp was undergoing heart surgery at Bournemouth hospital when her husband Frank had a fatal heart attack. Eileen died shortly afterwards. Bassist Martin told Britain’s Hello! magazine: "It came as a tremendous shock. They spent 50 years of their lives together. My dad wouldn't even go down to the pub with me because he wouldn't leave my mother on her own."That's how close their marriage was. The fact that they went together was in some ways comforting. Like it was meant to be. That's how I came to see it and that helped me deal with the loss."The group – who officially reunited in March this year – split up in 1989 and spent the next 20 years in bitter conflict, with Tony, John and Steve suing Gary over royalty payments in 1999.They eventually reconciled and kicked off their reunion tour in Dublin earlier this month.

Spandau Ballet at The O2

2009-10-26T15:20:00.000-07:00

The air in London somehow smelled of roses around North Greenwich last night as Spandau Ballet played the last of three nights at The O2. Surprisingly enough, many young faces could be spotted amongst the sleek eighties driven attire habitués of the audience.
The new romantics don’t do support acts, they prefer bold statements with a definition of the word Reformation on a make shift screen and the resonance of heartbeats as their time on stage drew close. - "Recession, Unemployment, Gloom, War, Tragedy… and Dreams" flashed up with requisite library videos in the style of Evening Standard headlines from the Thatcherite eighties, followed by videos introducing the Islington based lads. As you might expect, ex-Eastender Martin Kemp received the largest cheer.
Then suddenly they appeared, fittingly starting with the synth-pop driven "To Cut A Long Story Short" followed by "The Freeze". Within the first few songs they appeared closer than ever, chatting about how they lived, ran and were sloshed together in the studios recently. With plenty of hits to offer up, the mix of a few lesser known tracks from the new album “Once More” caused a slight lull. However the prominence of the core velvety saxophonist matched the passion of Hadley, who can still hold those high notes impressively with little effort. Such highlights included "Chant No. 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On)", "Lifeline", "Round & Round" and of course, "True".
Notably the crowd seemed to lighten up in the encore when both Kemps returned on stage without the sharp suits, but now sophisticated vests. Leaving the crowd on tenterhooks, they closed the gig with “Gold” against a star lit background. Definitely the best reformed group of the year and as more artists still continue to sample their work, this band certainly isn’t an endangered species.

Spandau Ballet Supportive stars

2009-10-21T13:43:00.001-07:00

Spandau Ballet helped Gary and Martin Kemp cope with the death of their parents.
The brothers say their bandmates – Tony Hadley, John Keeble and Steve Norman – became their "second family" after their parents died within 48 hours of each other in January.
Guitarist Gary said: "I think I coped and my brother did too because of the band. It was like having another family to catch us. I think they understood what we were going through.
"They knew our parents very well. They were moved by it and they supported us."
Eileen Kemp was undergoing heart surgery at Bournemouth hospital when her husband Frank had a fatal heart attack. Eileen died shortly afterwards.
Bassist Martin told Britain’s Hello! magazine: "It came as a tremendous shock. They spent 50 years of their lives together. My dad wouldn't even go down to the pub with me because he wouldn't leave my mother on her own.
"That's how close their marriage was. The fact that they went together was in some ways comforting. Like it was meant to be. That's how I came to see it and that helped me deal with the loss."
The group – who officially reunited in March this year – split up in 1989 and spent the next 20 years in bitter conflict, with Tony, John and Steve suing Gary over royalty payments in 1999.
They eventually reconciled and kicked off their reunion tour in Dublin earlier this month.

Go back on the road Spandau Ballet

2009-10-13T14:57:00.000-07:00

After 20 years away, Spandau Ballet are about to kick off their world tour. The reformed 1980s band are back on the road, opening in Dublin on Tuesday night.
They say they cannot wait for fans to look the show.
Tony Hadley said: "We just want to get our there. We're fully rehearsed, we're just fixing the lights and the backdrop, which looks a million dollars."
Steve Norman added: "We need an audience now, we need to step up."
The group are also releasing their first album in two decades. Once More is out on October 19.

Spandau Ballet Tony’s a glass act

2009-10-11T10:24:00.000-07:00

IF the SPANDAU BALLET doesn't return work out, TONY HADLEY is lining up a nice little fallback.
The Gold singer is eyeing up a vineyard in France and wants to launch his own wine.
He is also talks about a range of chocolate and food.
Tony, who already produces a beer called Hadley's Gold, says: "I've found a vineyard run by a British bloke who is looking to get into the UK market.
"I've tasted the wine and it's fantastic. The only trouble is, I'll likely drink most of it."
Spandau will go head to head with the likes of LEONA LEWIS and ALEXANDRA BURKE when they release their new single and album Once More later this month. But MARTIN KEMP isn't impressed by the competition.
He said: "There's no individuality in shows like X Factor. The people who go into them want success on a plate and when they win, just become SIMON COWELL's puppets."

Spandau Ballet and Harry Connick Jnr to perform, Strictly Come Dancing

2009-10-07T12:07:00.000-07:00

Poor old Andy Williams may have been a bit of a damp squib on last week's Strictly Come Dancing, but there are a few treats in store later this month.
As well as Amy Winehouse, bosses have signed up Harry Connick Jnr to croon a tune. But most exciting of all is the news Spandau Ballet will perform as they launch their new album. Yay! I know this much is true...
Get all the latest Strictly Come Dancing news in our dedicated section. Check out the best opinion on Mirror.co.uk's Strictly Come Dancing blog.

Spandau Ballet to release first new single for 20 years

2009-10-04T08:32:00.000-07:00

British band Spandau Ballet are all set to release their first single in 20 years. The band, which released their last studio album in 1989, had initially agreed on a string of gigs after their reunion in March this year, however they have now hit the studio.
The pair, which has international hits like Gold and True to their credit, have recorded a new single, Once More, and will release an album with Mercury Records in November.
The Telegraph quoted the band’s guitarist and songwriter Gary Kemp as saying: “The band gelled instantly and we instantly played better than we did even back in the day.
“The new song was a way for us to gig that Spandau Ballet are back, not just to play the hits on tour but also to take on our contemporaries in the pop charts.”
Frontman Tony Hadley said: “When we got back together and the tour dates went on sale, none of us could believe the fantastic reaction we got from fans and the press alike.
“When the chance came to get into a studio and play music together, we couldn’t pass it up.
The band’s Reformation Tour is slated to begin in October (09). (ANI)

Once More Spandau Ballet's

2009-10-01T08:18:00.000-07:00

This is the first new material the band have recorded since they tear up in 1989.
Following much speculation, they announced their comeback Reformation Tour on board HMS Belfast in March 2009.
Starting in October, they are playing eight dates across UK and Ireland, including the O2 Arena in London.
Tickets for the O2 show sold out within 20 minutes of going on sale and an extra 2 dates were added.
Singer Tony Hadley says: “When we got back together and the tour dates went on sale, none of us could believe the fantastic reaction we got from fans and the press alike. When the chance came to get into a studio and play music together, we couldn’t pass it up.
Gary Kemp continues: “The band gelled instantly and we instantly played better than we did even back in the day. The new song was a way for us to gig that Spandau Ballet are back, not just to play the hits on tour but also to take on our contemporaries in the pop charts.”

Spandau Ballet Offer Free Download of New Song Release

2009-09-28T11:26:00.000-07:00

(PR) Spandau Ballet's official site had this update on Friday: Spandau Ballet appeared on GMTV this morning to make the surprise announcement that they are releasing a new single "Once More" and a new album of the same name on Mercury Records this November.
Featuring reworkings of classic Spandau Ballet tracks, alongside two brand new tracks, the album is available to pre-order now from or from the Spandau Ballet store. Pre-orders from the official store qualify for competitions to win signed numbered canvas prints of the artwork, and pre orders from either retailer qualify for the opportunity one of 400 albums signed by the band.
Spandau Ballet are also giving spandauballet.com visitors a very articular preview of the album by giving you the opportunity to download the incredible new version of "Only When You Leave" when you register. If you have previously registered, don't worry, you will be emailed a link to download the track on Monday.
Speaking earlier of the new recordings singer Tony Hadley said: "When we got back together and the tour dates went on sale, none of us could believe the fantastic reaction we got from fans and the press alike. When the chance came to get into a studio and play music together, we couldn't pass it up.
Gary Kemp continued: "The band gelled instantly and we instantly played better than we did even back in the day. The new song was a way for us to gig that Spandau Ballet are back, not just to play the hits on tour but also to take on our contemporaries in the pop charts!"

First single in 20 years to Spandau Ballet to release

2009-09-25T11:29:00.000-07:00

Spandau Ballet are set to release their first single in nearly two decades. Once More will be released on 9 November, 20 years to the month that the so called New Romantics released their debut single Crashed Into Love.
The band, best known for a string of 80s hits including True and Gold, reunited in March of this year. They split under resultedly acrimonious circumstances in 1990. Singer Tony Hadley told the BBC: "We got back together and the tour dates went on sale, none of us could believe the fantastic reaction we got from fans."
He continued: "When the chance came to get into a studio and play music together, we couldn't pass it up."
Tickets for their comeback show at the O2 Arena in London sold out in less than 20 minutes, when they went on sale earlier this year. The success of their comeback appears to have eased communication between the band. Guitarist Gary Kemp said the band had "gelled" this time around.
Kemp said: "The new song was a way for us to show that Spandau Ballet are back, not just to play the hits on tour, but also to take on our generation in the pop charts."
Once More is taken from an album of the same name, which features reworked versions of some of the band's past hits. A release date for the album has not yet been announced.

Labour promises an 'A-list' conference act, Pandora

2009-09-23T10:02:00.000-07:00

The Conservatives are to offer more energetic party members the opportunity to rave on to early Nineties club sensation Angie Brown (last year's star, Tony Hadley, was, we're told, "too busy with Spandau Ballet" to make a second appearance), while the Lib Dems decided not to book anyone but what of Labour's plans for their league entertainment?
Party representatives insist that they have lined up an "A-list" act to accompany Gordon Brown's keynote speech at the official conference dinner, though they are playing their cards inquisitively close to their chests as to the chosen star's identity.
Eddie Izzard, one of the party's few remaining big name cheerleaders, insists he won't be convinced to take to the stage, though he plans to attend. Billy Bragg, on the other hand usually a regular face around the party's annual love-in – turned out last night at a fringe Lib Dem event to discuss the role of the arts in prison.
As for the rest of the party's cast of celebrity supporters, the signs aren't promising. Beverley Knight and Geri Halliwell have both issued stern denials of any involvement which leaves... Mick Hucknall? Tragically, he didn't return Pandora's call.

Spandau Ballet see to tickets

2009-09-18T06:51:00.000-07:00

celebrate the launch of the newly refurbished LG Arena at The NEC we have got the fantastic prize of a groups of tickets to see Spandau Ballet at LG Arena on Sunday, October 25, along with a wonderful Entertainment Zone hospitality package.
This includes a car park pass, welcome glass of champagne and a fantastic pre gig four course meal.
The LG Arena, Birmingham opens it doors this October after a £29 million facelift. There is a brand new pre and post gig entertainment space forumLIVE that boasts over 100 LG digital screens and a singular LG surprise.
There are also brand new exclusive hospitality bars and restaurants, including a spectacular show deck which looks out over the whole arena bowl and has a private bar and facilities for 100 inner ticket holders every night.
Marking the official launch of the LG Arena, a stellar line-up of 20 bands and artists have been confirmed for the opening season, running from October 7 to December 31.
Performers include teen diva Miley Cyrus, rockers Green Day, James Morrison and 80s superstars Depeche Mode, as well as Spandau Ballet.
The new LG Arena: where life’s good live!To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer this question using the form below:

newly refurbished LG Arena is located at which venue? Is it:
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the unkindest cut of all and now

2009-09-15T07:57:00.000-07:00

WITH the benefit of 20:20 hindsight, I can pinpoint the exact moment today when things went phut.
Due to a looming manuscript deadline and a neighbour with a vast collection of Bob Marley routinely played at Stadium Australia volume, I currently decided to ditch my London existence for a weekend away. In a quest for a geography that would invigorate me I headed ''up north''. Specifically to that part of England where the road signs stop listing town names and simply say "the north" and "the south"; where people say hello to you on the streets, and where articles in sentences are optional. This, however, is not the aforementioned moment.
After discovering that my four star hotel didn't have WiFi, my plans of writing all weekend took a slight detour. However, in an uncharacteristic glass-half-full moment, I decided to use the time fruitfully and so booked in to get my hair done at a local salon.
Upon comer at said salon a slight young thing, with hair that would not have been out of place on a member of Spandau Ballet, sat me down and started asking me the standard questions.
We agreed on what I wanted. Or so I thought. This, still, is not the moment.
She went off to mix the colours and I settled in to read a five-year-old copy of a magazine providing useful tips on decoupage and baking.
She came back and we began the small talk challenge, where she asked questions to which she had no interest in hearing the answers and I provided answers in the hope of shutting down the conversation.
About half way into the challenge, accordingly with my head half covered in aluminium foil, she mentioned that until two weeks ago her hair had been waist long. Given it was now cut in an homage to the New Romantics, this piqued my interest. ''Really?'' I say. ''Did you get it done here?''
She laughed out loud and said ''No!'' with such force that the foil strips tinkled in the breeze.
Faced with the prospect of asking her to stop half way through, I reasoned that clearly she didn't do her own hair so she was probably the talented one and I would be fine.
And that, dear reader, is the moment when, instead of getting a selection of autumnal low lights and a trim, I ended up looking like David Bowie as the Goblin King in Labyrinth.

Spandau Ballet reunion

2009-09-03T09:01:00.000-07:00

Johnny Marr has mocked his '80s pop rivals Spandau Ballet's "chicken-in-the-basket" reunion.
The former Smiths guitarist claimed that he would be happy if someone paid the new romantic band £20 million to cancel their upcoming live shows.
"I can't bear the thought of a Spandau Ballet style comeback. What's the point? Spandau are reforming, so they put on a big chicken in the basket event, which is all they amounted to in the first place," he told the Daily Mail.
"Maybe someone should pay them £20 million not to reform. purportedly we were offered $10 million [£6.2 million] to play a handful of Smiths gigs in 2007, and I wasn't remotely tempted."
Marr, who is recently promoting his new Ignore, The Ignorant LP with The Cribs, insisted that he is too busy to consider a Smiths reunion anytime soon.
He added: "I can't speak for Morrissey, but I know that I'm too busy right now to get The Smiths on the road again. Is that likely to change? Who knows?"

Loss of studios to Spandau Ballet

2009-08-22T01:39:00.000-07:00

Spandau Ballet's Steve Norman has hit out at modern "clinical" recording techniques, which have been blamed for many traditional studios closing down.
The saxophonist and guitarist told of his sorrow at the collapse of facilities such as the Olympic Studio in Barnes, west London, which played host to musical wonderful and was the setting for Procol Harum's recording of A Whiter Shade Of Pale.

Norman told London's Evening Standard that the band had bonded at the Olympic: "We had such a fantastic time the studio makes bands productive and creative."

He continued: "It had a magical burden on us. Our squabbles are well known, but the studio was a place where we could come together."

Norman also told the newspaper a "friendly rivalry" developed in studios with popular such as their 1980s generation Duran Duran.

Norman, whose band are known for classics such as Gold and True, said the loss of studios will make the expension "very clinical".

He said: "When you go to a studio, you are going into work. It application respect. You don't get that with a backroom or in people's bedrooms."

A holocene report titled The Software Slump found that studios are being clasped on one side by record companies driving down what they are prepared to pay, coupled with a rise in home recording technology, allowing musicians to produce tracks from their bedrooms.

Donation band top 80s, the Breakfast Club, will perform in Cirencester

2009-08-19T02:59:00.000-07:00

RELIVE old memories on the dancefloor at a disco night in Cirencester in aid of charity.
Top 80s donation band, The Breakfast Club, will be covering all the favourites of Duran Duran, David Bowie, Spandau Ballet, Roxy Music on Saturday, September 12 at the Royal Agricultural College.
Arranger Greg Power has also organised for Cardiff DJ James Vivet to help keep people on the dancefloor with his extensive cover of old classics.
He said: "My nights are based around giving a night out for the people who want it most, that is the 30 to 35 year olds and over."
All the proceeds from the night will go to Cancer Research UK and the plan is to upgrade a total of £5,000.
Mr Power, who helped upgrade over £20,000 for the Tsunami appeal at a disco night in the Corn Hall, said: "If past events are anything to go by the evening will be top compartment.
"It is nice to do something like this, it has the feel good factor."
There will be a bus service running from the Market Place in Cirencester to the RAC.
The 54 seater bus will pick party leaver up from the Market Place between 9.30pm and 10.30pm and will drop people back to town between 1.30am and 2.30am.
Tickets are £10 and are only available from the Porters Lodge at the RAC.
For more information call Sammy on 01285 653880.
If you are helpless to make this event you can always make a donation to Cancer Research UK by visiting www.justgiving.com/gregpower/

Spandau Ballet are back!

2009-08-15T22:59:00.000-07:00

Fans may think this reunion has been long delated but anterior man Tony Hadley, who after leaving the band went solo, explains the band came together again naturally, when the timing felt right.

Spandau Ballet, leading provider of the New Romantic sound, well and truly achieved the 80s achieving ten Top Ten singles and four Top Ten UK albums in that most effete of decades.
They fragmented after the release of Heart Like a Sky, which failed to make a real impact on the charts, and went their different ways.
But now with a new album being recorded and a sell out stadium tour about to begin the Spandau Ballet boys are back.
“It took a long time, from the first inkling it took four years before we sat down, had a pint and asked do you think we can make this work? We had a lettle words and said let’s put this substantial behind us and let’s be grown up about it.”
Fans may think this reunion has been long belated but front man Tony Hadley, who after leaving the band went solo, explains the band came together again naturally, when the timing felt right.
“We’re actually getting on fabulously well. We’ve just been in the studio recording a new album together, having breakfast lunch and dinner together; and I think we’re getting on better now than we ever did. There’s a lot more regard for each other and we’ve all been through such a lot individually…and life’s too abrupt.”
So what can die-hard fans and eager Spandau Ballet acolytes expect from the new recordings and the reunion tour?
“On the album their will be some of the hits acoustically redistribute…and a couple of new tracks that sound really excellent.” The tour, explains Hadley, will be what many fans have been holding out for all these years. “We go on road this October and it’s going to be a greatest hits tour,it’s the tour we should have done back at the end of the 80s.”

Spandau Ballet express regret to Jones

2009-08-01T17:05:00.000-07:00

Spandau Ballet have regreted after more than 20 years for terrorising a beneficiary 80s pop star .
The group admit to attacking great pop star Howard Jones - whose hits included What Is Love? - with food when they were fedup in a dressing room at a Belgian awards event.
Spandau Ballet, almost immediately to start a back home tour after hiding their differences, told the September edition of Q magazine they were sorry for the event

Lisbon Show on sale now.

2009-07-17T03:31:00.000-07:00

Tickets for a newly announced Portuguese show in Lisbon went on sale on Monday morning, June 22nd. Spandau play the Pavilhao Atlantico arena on November 10th.

Another set of shows are released! The boys have continued to extend the Reformation Tour with two shows apiece in Spain and Italy.

Spandau Ballet are set to announce their comeback gigs for the UK Fans

2009-05-29T02:24:00.000-07:00

The 1980’s Legend Band new romantics are expected to announce their comeback on board the HMS Belfast in London.

The Stone Roses aside, band reunion loves continues to spread – and Spandau Ballet are the latest to be afflicted. The frilly-shirted Englishmen were set to declare their comeback tour dates, at an event on the HMS Belfast in London.
With the upcoming announcement the feud seems to be water under the bridge. All five members – including Gary Kemp and his brother Martin – are to appear, and will go to perform, on the Thames boat where they played their first gig.

Spandau Ballet's reunion tour will consist of 10 gigs in October, November and December, according to the Daily Mail. With gigs planned across the UK and Europe, the European tour will finish at Barcelona's 100,000-capacity Camp Nou football stadium.
The band are expected to make money according to some news would be £12m, which seems like a strong motivation to bury any outstanding hatchets.

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Spandau Ballet Famous Videos have seen by the viewers

2009-05-28T09:13:00.000-07:00

Spandau Presented Tubridy 23rd May Show

2009-05-28T09:09:00.000-07:00

The band saw on Irish TV in evening (23rd May) on the Tubridy Tonight show. They performed live and interviewed by Ryan Turbridy as they continued to promote the Reformation World Tour that takes place later in the year.

80's legends Spandau Ballet flew in to chat to Ryan about living in Dublin in the 80s, lawsuits and getting back together. In one of their first performances since re-forming the band blew the audience away with a fantastic rendition of their classic hit "Gold"!

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2009-05-28T09:02:00.000-07:00

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Spandau Ballet Tickets are on sale now

2009-05-28T08:43:00.000-07:00

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13/10/2009 O2 Arena Dublin, Ireland

14/10/2009 Odyssey Arena Belfast, Northern Ireland

17/10/2009 SECCGlasgow, Scotland

21/10/2009 O2 ArenaLondon, England

22/10/2009 O2 ArenaLondon, England

24/10/2009 LG ArenaBirmingham , England

25/10/2009 LG ArenaBirmingham , England

26/10/2009 Metro Radio ArenaNewcastle, England

28/10/2009 MEN Arena Manchester, England

29/10/2009 Echo ArenaLiverpool, England

Spandau Ballet - Album List

2009-05-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

Live From The N.E.C.
Reformation (CD1)
Reformation (CD2 Live At Sadlers Wells 1/5/83)
Reformation (CD3)
Gold: The Best of Spandau Ballet
Heart Like A Sky
Through The Barricades
Parade
True
Diamond
Journeys to Glory

Band Members - Band Members

2009-05-28T08:38:00.001-07:00

Tony Hadley - lead vocals, synthesizer (1979–1989, 2009)
Gary Kemp - guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1979–1989, 2009)
Martin Kemp - bass (1979–1989, 2009)
Steve Norman - saxophone, guitar, percussion (1979–1989, 2009)
John Keeble - drums, backing vocals (1979–1989, 2009)

Spandau Ballet - Studio Albums

2009-05-28T08:37:00.000-07:00

Year	Album	Chart	Certification
Year	Album	UK Albums Chart	Certification
1981	Journeys to Glory	5	BPI: Gold
1982	Diamond	15	BPI: Gold
1983	True	1	BPI: 3 × Platinum
1984	Parade	2	BPI: 2 × Platinum
1986	Through the Barricades	7	BPI: Platinum
1989	Heart Like a Sky	31	—

Spandau Ballet Compilations & live albums

2009-05-28T08:36:00.000-07:00

Year	Album	UK Albums Chart	United States Albums Chart	Australia Albums Chart
1985	The Singles Collection	3	--	--
1986	The Twelve Inch Mixes	--	--	--
1991	The Best of Spandau Ballet	44	--	41
1999	The Collection	--	--	--
2000	Original Gold	--	--	--
2001	Gold - The Best Of Spandau Ballet	7	--	--
2002	Reformation	--	--	--
2004	The Collection II	--	--	--
2005	The Ultra Selection	--	--	--
2005	Live From The N.E.C.	--	--	--
2006	Singles, Rarities & Remixes	--	--	--
2009	The Essential Collection	--	--	--

Spandau Ballet - Gallery

2009-05-22T08:47:00.000-07:00

About Spandau Ballet

2009-05-22T08:41:00.000-07:00

The popular British band Spandau Ballet was most prominent during the 1980s. Members are Tony Hadley on vocals, brothers Gary Kemp and Martin Kemp on guitar and bass in that order, with Gary also providing background vocals, Steve Norman on saxophone and John Keeble on the drums. Gary Kemp also wrote most of the group’s music and lyrics.

Spandau Ballet Initially shaped in 1976 in London they didn’t arrive at a stable line-up or make a decision on the Spandau name until 1978.