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Eighties pop group sensation SPANDAU BALLET is the first band confirmed to
perform at Sandown Park Racecourse in 2010. Live on stage after the
racing, the British band will be performing on Thursday 3 June and will
entertain crowds with classic songs and new tracks from their recent album “Once
More”.
Following a hugely successful UK tour, playing to over 120,000 fans including
three sell out nights at London’s O2 Arena, Spandau Ballet have cemented
themselves into the history books as one of the greatest live bands this country
has ever produced. The band will start 2010 by continuing their Reformation Tour
with shows all over Europe and then around the world, returning to the UK in the
summer.
Spandau Ballet had their first hit in November 1980 with To Cut A Long Story
Short. They went on to release six studio albums and had 10 UK top 10 singles,
topping the charts with True in 1983. The band lasted 10 years, a career
arc that spanned the eighties in perfect symmetry, from the nightclubs of Soho
and Ibiza to Hollywood and the stadiums of Europe and Australia. Along with the
other bastions of New Pop, Spandau Ballet defined the decade – proving, perhaps,
that eyeliner, tartan capes and the variances of the Linn Drum are not
necessarily mutually exclusive. They came, they saw, they partied. After
25 million record sales, six multi-platinum albums and 23 hit singles, Spandau
Ballet split in 1990 only to reform early in 2009 to huge critical and fan
support.
David Mackinnon, Managing Director for Sandown Park Racecourse commented:
“Spandau Ballet is a legendary British band and we are delighted to welcome them
to Sandown Park as part of their Reformation Tour. Our Music Nights have
proved hugely popular amongst our racegoers over the last few years with several
sell out crowds and so to avoid disappointment, I strongly advise you to book
early.”
For further information or to book tickets call Sandown Park on 01372 47 00
47 or visit www.sandown.co.uk.
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