Gold headliner: Spandau Ballet legend Tony Hadley brings his greatest hits to Mallorca

For anyone who still knows every word to True, Gold, To Cut A Long Story Short and Through the Barricades, this could be one of Mallorca’s most nostalgic nights of the summer.

Tony Hadley, the legendary voice of British pop band Spandau Ballet, is set to perform at Port Adriano on Saturday, August 1, bringing decades of chart-topping hits to one of the island’s most picturesque waterfront venues. The concert forms part of the prestigious Port Adriano Music Festival, which has become a regular fixture on Mallorca’s summer cultural calendar, attracting internationally renowned artists from across the music world.

The voice behind a generation of hits

Hadley rose to fame in the early 1980s as the charismatic frontman of Spandau Ballet, one of the defining bands of the New Romantic movement. Together, they sold more than 25 million records worldwide and became synonymous with the soundtrack of the decade.

Songs such as True, Gold, Only When You Leave, Lifeline, Round and Round and Through the Barricades remain staples on radio stations and streaming playlists more than 40 years after they were first released.

His distinctive baritone voice helped establish Spandau Ballet as one of Britain’s biggest musical exports, earning chart success across Europe, Australia and North America.

A career beyond Spandau Ballet

While many fans will associate Hadley with the band’s biggest hits, his career has stretched far beyond the 1980s. He has released several solo albums, toured internationally and collaborated with orchestras and big bands, showcasing a vocal style influenced by classic performers including Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.

He also appeared at landmark events including Live Aid, Band Aid and the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert, cementing his place in British music history.

Today’s live performances blend Spandau Ballet classics with solo material and carefully chosen covers, giving audiences a mix of nostalgia and fresh interpretations.

An evening on Mallorca’s waterfront

The concert will take place in the open-air setting of Port Adriano, the luxury marina in Calvià designed by renowned French architect Philippe Starck. The venue has built a reputation for hosting major international performers while offering concertgoers panoramic Mediterranean views.

Doors are due to open at 8.30pm, with the performance beginning at 10pm. Tickets start from €50 through the festival’s official ticketing platform.

For British residents and holidaymakers in Mallorca, Hadley’s appearance offers a rare opportunity to relive some of the biggest songs of the 1980s performed by the original voice that made them famous. Against the backdrop of one of the island’s most elegant marinas, it promises to be an evening where timeless pop classics once again come alive.