Former Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley Announced for Cork Jazz Festival

'80s pop legend Tony Hadley  is set play at Cork City Hall on Saturday, October 28, as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

The ‘Gold’ singer will join the likes of Macy Gray, Corienne Bailey Rae, Morcheeba, Matthew Halsall and Grammy winner Kurt Elling at this year's Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, which takes place over the October bank holiday weekend (Thursday, 26 October to Monday, 30 October 2023).

It will be the Hadley’s first time performing in Cork City, with support coming from Spring Break, who promise an ‘80s show packed with classics.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Guinness Cork Jazz (@guinnesscorkjazz)

The Londoner was originally on course for a career in medicine, before winning a holiday singing competition inspired him to pursue a career in music. From then on, everything fell into place.

Hadley went on to front the celebrated New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, becoming one of pop's most recognisable voices. The band had numerous No.1 albums and singles across the world, including ‘Through the Barricades’ ‘True’ and the unofficial London Olympics theme ‘Gold’.

Following the band’s split in 1990, Hadley has enjoyed a successful solo career. In 2005 he was awarded a Gold Badge from the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters.

He reached new audiences with his contribution to the soundtrack for the 2016 Hugh Jackman film ‘Eddie the Eagle’. In 2018 he released his solo album Talking To The Moon, which was followed by his single ‘Obvious’ in 2020.

Last year Hadley embarked on his 40th Anniversary Tour, performing 40 shows across the UK as well as concerts in Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Japan and Italy.

Tickets (excluding booking fee) are €45 for standing and €55 for reserved balcony seating. They are available from Ticketmaster.ie  on Thursday, July 6 at 10AM.