Spandau Ballet documentary 'Soul Boys of the Western World' on Sky Arte
Sky Arte will air the documentary 'Spandau Ballet – Soul Boys of the Western World' on Saturday, September 17. Directed by George Hencken, the film traces the rise of the British band from working-class London to global fame, using personal footage and recently unearthed material. The band sold 25 million records worldwide and had 23 singles on the charts. Their success was cemented by participation in the Band Aid recording and a performance at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in summer 1985, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine. In 1989, they released 'Heart Like a Sky', their final album before disbanding. The documentary features band members Tony Hadley, Steve Norman, John Keeble, and brothers Martin and Gary Kemp.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Spandau Ballet – Soul Boys of the Western World' airs on Sky Arte on September 17, 2022.
- Directed by George Hencken.
- Band sold 25 million records and had 23 chart singles.
- Participated in Band Aid and performed at Live Aid (Wembley, 1985).
- Live Aid was organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure for Ethiopian famine relief.
- Final album 'Heart Like a Sky' released in 1989 before breakup.
- Film uses personal footage and recently uncovered material.
- Members: Tony Hadley, Steve Norman, John Keeble, Martin Kemp, Gary Kemp.
Entities
Artists
- Spandau Ballet
- Tony Hadley
- Steve Norman
- John Keeble
- Martin Kemp
- Gary Kemp
- Bob Geldof
- Midge Ure
- George Hencken
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Wembley Stadium
- Ethiopia