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Emerging from Soho's ultra hip Blitz Club in 1979 during another economic depression, Spandau Ballet formed at school in North London before becoming the hottest unsigned band on the planet. From underground, fashion and music obsessed working class Londoners, to global superstars, the band set the pace, the styles and the sound of the 1980s.
 
Not only did their albums sell by the millions, but their look and style impacted on the fashion world and beyond. They created their own style, combining creativity with entrepreneurship and the 'can do' spirit of early 80s youth at a time of crisis and upheaval eerily reminiscent of 2009.  Spandau Ballet are both commercially and culturally enormous.

Reviews

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 87 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Spandau Ballett...very good!

    by jnpiubhioybg on 8/3/15The Pacific Amphitheatre - Costa Mesa

    I thought it would be a chick fest with the ladies going crazy and the guys bored out of their minds, but everyone was so into it. Tony sounded great and the band was tight. The best part is it looked like they were really enjoying themselves on stage.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 8/3/15Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego

    AWESOME!!!! Spandau Ballet has not changed. They are still the top notch band that I used to know. Will watch them again when I get the opportunity.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet - Still the sound of my soul...

    by SB4ever on 8/2/15The Pacific Amphitheatre - Costa Mesa

    This was an awesome concert! My friends and I have been fans since our teens and have seen them perform before, but this time we did the meet and greet too. We stood front row during sound check, scarcely believing how close we were, how good they looked and how great they sounded. All of them were so warm and welcoming as we met and took photos with them. They put on an amazing show. Tony sounded pitch perfect, Gary's guitar solos rocked, and no one plays the sax like Steve. All the while Martin and John didn't skip a beat. The open air on a warm OC night with Spandau Ballet was simply a dream come true.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet - better than ever!

    by sdrob15 on 8/2/15Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego

    With this being one of the few 80s bands I hadn't seen back in the day, I was interested to see if I'd missed much. I was definitely impressed - Tony Hadley's voice was off-the-charts incredible! Lots of great energy live, and yes, they played several early cuts for the die-hard fans in the audience. Super personable and fun without being corny. Highly recommended.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet - worth the 30 year wait

    by seriouslyyouhavetogo1 on 8/2/15Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego

    Awesome concert. The boys are an amazing live band. Lots of energy, don't expect me or anyone else to sit down, it's all about dancing and giving back the same energy they are expending for you. I pray we don't have to wait another 30 years to see them! Amazing, awesome, fantastic show...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet sounding better than ever!

    by Egnaro on 8/2/15The Pacific Amphitheatre - Costa Mesa

    I saw their San Francisco show last January - my first Spandau concert ever from my favorite band of all time!! That was definitely a bucket list item for me, especially since I never thought I'd see them perform in the US again! So when this concert at the OC Fair came up, I had to go again! The open air amphitheater and the great weather made the event even better. I may be biased, but even the woman next to me said it was a great show and thought the band was very gracious too. She said their songs sounded exactly the same. I said Tony's voice sounds even better now!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet was Incredible!

    by TeriGuy on 8/2/15The Pacific Amphitheatre - Costa Mesa

    We loved being transported back to the 80s with the help of Spandau Ballet. They sounded great and it was a wonderful evening.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best concert and we go to lots

    by JackC09 on 8/2/15Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego

    We were blown away by how great spandau ballet were. We went to the meet and greet and had a fun time meeting the band and watching the sound check. They were so down to earth and cool, and the sounded incredible. We were already walking on air after that, then came the concert. They simply blew the crowd away with a great set filled with hits. Tony Hadley sounded as good as ever and the rest of the band was smiling the whole time, nailing it. Perfect night, we're still buzzing over it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by mygallerygalore on 8/2/15Pacific Amphitheatre - Costa Mesa

    They still perform and sound the same if not better today. Nothing has changed except they added 35 years to their ages but they still have the musical intensity. Tony Hadley's voice is still astonishing, the Kemp brothers' guitars were fantastic, the drums of John Keeble was still powerful and Steve Norman's all around virtuosity on the saxophone, guitar, congas and percussions were spectacular. Five Star performance all the way!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful

    by nightrainlayne on 8/2/15Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego

    Located just off the bay at Humphrey's venue seated about 1400 wonderful views, wonderful concert would recommend!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet was wonderful

    by Betty1313 on 8/2/15The Pacific Amphitheatre - Costa Mesa

    The music was tight. The singing was spot on. The interaction was perfect. They appeared to be having a great time, which makes all the difference in the world at a show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet was FANTASTIC!

    by Jenigma on 8/2/15The Pacific Amphitheatre - Costa Mesa

    I have always been a fan and never thought I would get a chance to see them live. Amazing show! Tony Hadley has an incredible voice like no other even after all these years. Such a fun bunch of guys. Go see them!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Truly spectacular night

    by rlammfan on 8/2/15Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego

    For those of you who did not see Spandau Ballet's 3 West Coast shows, you really missed an incredible night of musical entertainment. The band was energetic, interactive and the music just never quit! They went through their catalogue of hits from the 80's up to current material. Tony Hadley's voice is just as beautiful now as it was then. Martin, Gary, Steve and John are top notch musicians. High energy throughout the evening.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Looked Great, Sounded BETTER!!!

    by AnnW on 8/2/15Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego

    TRUE to form, they played their GOLDen hits, the COMMUNICATION with the crowd was Tight!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet has still got it!

    by imyaccounts on 8/2/15Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego

    These guys were great! They played their old songs and a couple of new songs too. They did NOT disappoint. They still sound great and they put on a great show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Still the Same

    by OrangeCounty714 on 8/2/15The Pacific Amphitheatre - Costa Mesa

    This band still sounds the same after all of these years. They said they had not been in the OC since 1985, when I saw them back then as well. They still sounded great.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Beautiful night

    by mrsdtash on 8/2/15Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego

    Spandau Ballet was as good as ever. They looked and sounded as great as they did in the 80's. The outdoor venue added to the magical evening.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet still rock!

    by montygirl on 8/2/15Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego

    This not only was a fantastic venue but these boys have lost none of the appeal they had back in the 80s.Got the place pumping with their old classics like Gold,True amongst other things and treated to some new material.Tony Hadley's voice is as strong as ever and their enthusiasm for music and pleasing a crowd is still there.Venue is superb,great bar staff,relaxed and fantastic choice of beverages and not a bad seat in the house.My family and I were delighted we went to this event.Best gig we have seen in a while and felt up close and personal to the band .

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet Rocked the OC!!!

    by ElleElleInLA on 8/1/15The Pacific Amphitheatre - Costa Mesa

    Spandau Ballet had the entire audience on their collective feet from the opening song, "Soul Boy", to the grand finale of their iconic hit "Gold". The five dashing Londoners (Tony Hadley, Steve Norman, John Keeble, Gary Kemp and Martin Kemp) came across the pond prepared to rock the house; and rock they did. Tony Hadley's lead vocals were boomingly rich and smooth. If you close your eyes you could swear "is it live or is it Memorex?". The man can sing for days with a voice strong enough to soar above and beyond the final rows of the amphitheatre. Multi-talented Steve Norman, playing his trademark sax, guitar and percussion worked both ends of the stage with lightning-quick energy. He's a beast of a musician, especially on To Cut A Long Story Short where he's jumping in the air while simutaneously rocking out on the guitar. John Keeble, the drummer who keeps the band in time and on beat is the man in the background with his drum kit. Man, oh man, he will let loose when given the opportunty to shine. Pound for pound John is the hardest working man in any band. His drum solo was impressive to say the least. Then we have The Brothers Kemp, Gary and Martin. Gary plays guitar and keyboard but he is also the man whose eloquent lyrics and timeless melodies captured and enraptured the entire audience. His moments on center stage during "Instinction" showcased him utterly in the moment. It was clear to see how much he was enjoying the time and how much the audience was enjoyng him. Finally there is Martin, bass player and Silver Fox, with his movie star good looks and "IT Factor" stage presence is mesmerizing and hypnotic. I couldn't take my eyes away from Martin. They played a list of songs that spanned their early Blitz Kids days to newer ones includng "This Is The Love" and the show opener "Soul Boy". The highlight of the show was Tony and Gary venturing off stage and into the center of the amphitheatre to do "Gold" with the entire audience accompanying them in song. It was magic.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spandau Ballet blew me away!

    by Bernardstix on 8/1/15The Pacific Amphitheatre - Costa Mesa

    After 30 years you would think most bands from the 80's would not even be around after all this time. Spandau Ballet blew me away, the sound was amazing, Brought back so many memories. Tony Hadley's voice still sounded like he did when they recorded their albums. He is literally a virtuoso. In fact their sound was even better as they were playing real instruments so their sound was real and power-full. The saxophone / percussion player has so much talent sounded better than ever. Keyboard player was fantastic keeping the continuity going throughout the show.The drummer played on a Premier drum set with double bass drums and kept the 2 Kemp brothers on Bass and Electric guitars rocking out! I would definitely see them again, Their stage show is amazing! 5 *****