{"id":718477,"date":"2026-07-30T04:37:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T04:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/718477\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T04:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T04:37:17","slug":"80s-singing-legend-from-spandau-ballet-surprised-uk-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/718477\/","title":{"rendered":"80&#8217;s singing legend from Spandau Ballet surprised UK fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesternews.co.uk\/news\/26170471.spandau-ballets-tony-hadley-headline-sunshine-festival\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tony Hadley<\/a>, who was the lead singer of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesternews.co.uk\/news\/26134965.80s-singing-legend-announces-uk-tour-amid-bid-save-pub?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Spandau Ballet<\/a> and delivered iconic hits including True, Gold, and Through The Barricades, will be arriving in Birmingham this year for his Big Band Christmas Tour.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesternews.co.uk\/news\/26283362.6-celebrities-spotted-unexpected-worcestershire-locations\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">6 celebrities spotted in unexpected Worcestershire locations<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The 65-year-old is renowned for his powerful, expressive vocals and has enjoyed a successful solo career since leaving the band, while also pursuing stage work and radio presenting.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The star said he will be blending his 80s anthems with Christmas favourites alongside the TH Band and a full brass section.\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  In a message on Facebook, the star said: &#8220;Just want to say that we had such an amazing Big Band Swing Tour last Christmas that we are going to do another one.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesternews.co.uk\/news\/25776928.tom-daley-jason-derulo-celebrity-nights-worcester\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">READ MORE: Katie Price and other celebrities at Worcester nightclubs<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;November and December we are going out with the fabulous TH Band, with a big brass section, more Christmas songs, some new Big Band swing arrangements in there.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>LEGEND: Tony Hadley will be performing in Birmingham on November 19 (Image: PA)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;We are so looking forward to seeing you and hopefully see you in November and December for the Tony Hadley Big Band Christmas Tour.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>  When will Tony Hadley perform in Birmingham?<\/p>\n<p>\n  Tony Hadley will be performing in Birmingham on November 19.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The show will be on a Thursday.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  He will also be performing at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesternews.co.uk\/news\/26297418.80s-singing-legend-spandau-ballet-heartfelt-message\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sunshine Festival in Upton<\/a> on August 30,\n<\/p>\n<p>  Why did Tony Hadley leave Spandau Ballet?<\/p>\n<p>\n  Mr Hadley shared why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesternews.co.uk\/news\/26261565.80s-singing-legend-breaks-silence-split-iconic-band?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">he left the group<\/a> earlier this month and whether it was emotionally difficult.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  He said: &#8220;Not really.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;I just reached the point in 2017 where I knew I couldn&#8217;t do it anymore.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;I&#8217;ve been a solo artist for much longer than I&#8217;ve ever been part of Spandau Ballet.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;I have great musicians around me, I&#8217;m working on a new big band album and touring worldwide &#8211; 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