Spandau Ballet
Awards & Honours
24
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Spandau Ballet's achievements extend far beyond chart positions. They were the first act to ever receive a Brit Award for Technical Excellence, a testament to their innovative production values. Their song "True" became one of the most-played tracks in US history, earning a prestigious BMI award after accumulating four million airplays. The band's cultural resonance was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the MOBOs and a Q Award for their lasting contribution to music. Being named Best Act Ever at the MTV Europe Music Awards highlights their enduring popularity among fans globally.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UK Music Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for their significant contribution to British music.
Guinness World Record
Recognized for having the most UK Top 10 singles by a British group in the 1980s.
Charity Ambassador
Gary Kemp and Tony Hadley appointed as ambassadors for major UK charity campaigns.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Songs of All Time
Top 100 Songs of the 1980s
Best Albums of the 1980s
Magazine Covers
Vogue
1982-1983
New Romantic Fashion Icons
Rolling Stone
1983
Promoting True
NME
1980-1990
Regular Features
Records & Feats
Most UK Top 10 Singles by a British Group (1980s)
Tied for the record with ten UK top-10 singles during the decade.
First Act to Receive Brit Award for Technical Excellence
Received this unique award in 1984 for their production innovation.
BMI Pop Award for "True"
Recognized for over four million airplays in the US.