Tony Hadley
Thu 23 May 2024 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Blackmore Gardens, EX10 8LQ
Description
The Big Swing Concert
We proudly present an exceptional evening headline concert with the incredible Tony Hadley, at the 2024 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues festival.
This event is part of the 2024 Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival - please click here to see the full festival programme and buy tickets.
Tony will perform some of the greatest swing songs from a classic era of music, alongside some stylish reworkings of his own classic hits. He will be performing songs by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and Frank Sinatra; alongside solo songs as well as Spandau hits like ‘True’ and ‘Gold’ that introduced the world to his iconic voice.
Tony will be joined as ever by his fabulous band and, alongside a swinging brass section.
Tony says:
“My love of swing music began when I was young. The preparation for Sunday lunch was never without the classic sounds of Sinatra, Bennett and many more… Then years later, when we formed our first band at school which eventually would become Spandau Ballet, I was reminded by my parents that although I loved punk rock, if I were serious about pursuing a career as a professional singer, never to forget the classic jazz vocalists.
I want audiences to enjoy a night of amazing songs from an incredible era of music alongside some great songs from my own repertoire.”
PERFORMING SOME OF THE GREATEST SWING SONGS FROM A CLASSIC ERA OF MUSIC AS WELL AS REWORKED VERSIONS FROM HIS OWN REPERTOIRE!
Important Information:
- All concerts take place in the outdoor setting of Blackmore Gardens.
- Children under 5 free (no ticket required).
- All children under the age 18 must be accompanied by an adult and will be the responsibility of an adult.
- No seating is provided by the festival, please feel free to bring a folding chair - use of chairs may be limited in certain circumstances, please see our Terms & Conditions for more details.
- Licensed Bar and food concessions on site (no food and drink permitted into the venue, with the exception of water).
- Gates open 7.00pm, the performance is planned to start at 8.00pm.
- Public must leave the site by 11.00pm.
- Wheelchair Access.
- Terms & Conditions apply.
Location
Blackmore Gardens, EX10 8LQ