Steve Norman unveils solo UK tour premiering Spandau Ballet’s debut album

By Sharin Hussain, Local Democracy Reporter

The co-founder of world-famous Spandau Ballet will celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary with a concert in South London, as part of his UK tour.

Steve Norman, a saxophonist and multi- instrumentalist of Spandau Ballet has announced a solo UK tour of the band’s ground-breaking debut album ‘Journeys To Glory’.

Mr Norman said: “As much as it pains me that my main band is not currently a working unit, I simply cannot let this important milestone slip by without further pomp and ceremony.

“Spandau will always have a special place in my heart, as will JK, Gary, Tone and Mart.

Mr Norman will be joined by his five-piece band ‘The Sleevz’, who will perform the album in its entirety for the first time. The band includes Mr Norman’s son, Jack, who plays bass.

They will play the band’s first hit single, ‘To Cut A Long Story Short’ and others such as ‘Musclebound’ and ‘The Freeze’.

The show will also feature later Spandau classics, including ‘True’, ‘Gold’ and ‘Only When You Leave’, and will showcase Mr Norman’s expertise as a talented vocalist and guitar-player alongside his more well-known sax and percussion duties.

Mr Norman added: “This tour is me and The Sleevz rocking a fine line between our interpretation of the songs whilst keeping true to the integrity of the original versions and ultimately and most importantly, the audiences’ ears.

“Luckily, I’m in both bands. I’ll make sure we don’t stray too far. I’m already fired up and thoroughly looking forward to performing this album in front of a live audience.

“For a few weeks in February 2022, myself and The Sleevz, will be flying the Spandau flag.”

Steve Norman and The Sleevz will be at the Half Moon, Wandsworth, on February 9.
You can purchase tickets here:  https://linktr.ee/thesleevz