June 2008 ... Gary's son Finlay is preparing for a trip to the Kilimanjaro in October to raise £5000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Please help him to achieve his goal by visiting his website
There you can find out all about the project and you can make your donation. Please give generously!
08.05.08 ... Don't miss the Sky Arts programme 'Songbook' featuring Gary.
January 2005 ... Gary made a very respectable 5th place in his category at the What'sOnStage.Com Theatregoer's Choice Awards. For all results in detail see ...
17.12.05 ... 'The Rubenstein Kiss' sees its final curtain at the Hampstead Theatre. Unfortunately it will not move on to the Westend but move westwards to the US instead. On his last night Gary got moral support from all his family including Mum & Dad Kemp and brother Martin with wife Shirlie.
a good night for the fans ... the Kemp
stereo effect
05.12.05 ... 'The Krays' is being re-released as Special Edition DVD ...
30.11.05 ... Gary has been nominated for the What'sOnStage.Com Theatregoer's Choice Awards. So please visit the website and vote for him to make sure that he has a chance to carry off the award:
November 2005 ... You might have heard about Gary's latest film project 'Poppies' ... find out all about it at the following website:
© Poppies Website
17.11.05 ... Gary will be performing on a theatre stage again. Previews of 'The Rubenstein Kiss' start at the Hampstead Theatre followed by normal performances till December 17th. For more info about the play and booking go to:
For our own little report check out:
The Rubenstein Kiss Special Report Page
If you are interested to buy the play in book form, it's available for online purchase:
30.07.05 ... Don't miss the Spandau Ballet Live Special on ITV1 12:30h with highlights of the new DVD and interviews with Gary, Martin and Steve.
25.07.05 ... 'Little Bruises' is being re-released to celebrate its 10th anniversary. There is an all download version available that has one extra track called 'Is It Any Way To Behave?'. Also available is a download only EP which includes a brand new track called 'Your Splendid Light' which Gary wrote with Stephen Lironi. Apart from that the EP features acoustic versions of 'Inexperienced Man' and 'These Are The Days' plus the single remix of 'My Lady Soul'.
25.07.
05 ... The 'Live At The N.E.C.' DVD will finally be in the shops. For all info about the release check out the following website:
Spandau
Ballet Live
Buy it online at Amazon UK
22.07.05 ... Telephone bookings for 'The Rubenstein Kiss' start at the Hampstead Theatre for the general public. The number is:
Ticket
Hotline: 020-77229301
11.07.05 ... For everyone who missed Gary's guest role in one episode of 'Murder Investigation Team', the complete first series is now available on DVD:
02.07.
05 ... The big Live 8 spectacle had almost a big surprise in store for all Spandau Ballet fans. The band was asked to reform for the occasion ... unfortunately Mr Hadley had different plans ... very sad indeed!27.06.05 ... Another interesting release for all Gary fans and collectors. His short film 'Take Out The Beast' is finally available on DVD:
Cinema Collection Vol.3
buy it online at Amazon UK
20.06.05 ... The BBC releases a box set of its 'Murder In Mind' series. The bad news is that it's only available as 3-season box, so you can't get season 3 including 'Favours' on its own. For all who cannot be scared off by the price the box set is available for online shopping:
13.06.
05 ... US rap star Nelly's song 'N Dey Say' which uses 'True' as backing track (and is featured on his album 'Suit') is being released as single.
15.04.
05 ... Old Spandau Ballet mate Robert Elms releases his 'New Romantic' book 'The Way We Wore' which dedicates a whole chapter on how he found the name 'Spandau Ballet' ... so one of life's biggest mysteries is about to be solved. You can already pre-order the book at ...28.2.
05 ... Paul Anka's new album 'Rock Swings' with swing versions of big pop and rock hits (including 'True') is being released in Germany ... you can buy it online at:
07.2.
05 ... Don't miss the Spandau Ballet week on webradio All80sRadio:February 20
05 ... A new Paul Anka album will be in the shops featuring a big band style cover version of 'True'. More details to come ...January 20
05 ... Gary still has not given up on the idea to re-unite Spandau Ballet. There might be a slim chance something is happening in 2006, so keep your fingers crossed!January 20
05 ... As Mr Kemp has informed us the plans for another West End theater production are on the agenda again. 'The Rubenstein Kiss' will hopefully happen this year ... watch this space for further info.January 20
05 ... As the Brit Awards celebrate their 25th anniversary this year they have created a special category in which 25 songs from those years have been compiled for a public vote. 'True' is among those 25 songs and please make sure you vote so that it makes it into the final round of 5 songs. You can still vote till 09.01.05:Please note that you have to register before voting, but it's a very quick and simple procedure, so please make this little effort to support the Spandau Ballet legend!
20.11.
04 ... Don't miss the Band Aid/Live Aid documentary 'The Song That Rocked The World' on BBC2 at 10:00 p.m., it features interviews with Gary and his brother Martin.15.11.
04 ... Gary promotes the Live Aid DVD release on GMTV.08.11.
04 ... The new Live Aid DVD box is being released. You find two Spandau Ballet songs on it and also interviews with Gary and other Spandau Ballet members. Help the good cause and own a historic rock event, buy the box set online at...
27.10.
04 ... Check out the Official Spandau Ballet Website for some interesting News updates ...27.10.
04 ... Despite being listed at Amazon for an October 25th release the Official Spandau Ballet Website has announced that the 'Live At The N.E.C.' DVD will not be in the shops before early 2005.2
5.10.04 ... Finally the new Spandau Ballet DVD will be in the shops. According to Mr. Kemp it will not only feature great music with a sound Gary only could enthuse about but also a lot of extra features connected with the 'Through The Barricades' release. There will be tv specials like 'The Making of Fight For Ourselves' and a OGWT special with an extensive interview down the south of France during the recording of TTB. Also all video clips from that era will be included and extras like photo galleries etc.You can already pre-order it online ...
Spandau Ballet - Live At The N.E.C.
Amazon UK
21.10.
04 ... 'American Daylight' (starring Gary in a small role) enjoys a screening during the London Film Festival. There will be a second screening on the 24th ... for more details and online bookings check out the following link:18.10.
04 ... Just a week before the new DVD release comes yet another version of the 'Heart Like A Sky Tour' live concert into the shops.
13.09.
04 ... And here's another release, this time by US rap star Nelly. His album 'Suit' features the song 'N Dey Say' which also uses 'True' as backing track.
07.09.
04 ... For all of you who are interested in new mixes of Spandau Ballet songs: there is a new album out by US rapper Silkk The Shocker called 'Based On A True Story'. It features the song 'Be There' that uses 'True' as backing track. The album is available for online purchase ...
16.08.
04 ... Finally - after many premature announcements - 'Killing Zoe' is released as DVD for Region 2 ...
14.07.
04 ... After attending the National Theatre performance of 'The Bedbug' with her husband Lauren went into labour and today her baby son was born. He carries the proud name of Milo Wolf Kemp. All our best wishes go out to the happy parents and the rest of the family!!!July 20
04 ... Gary's next theatre project 'Rubenstein's Kiss' has been postponed to 2005 ... it's not sure if Mr Kemp will be able to fit it into his busy agenda then. Keep an eye on this spot to find out about all new developments!July 2004
... If all would have went according to plan another little member of the Kemp family would have made its appearance on the 14th ... but now there's a one week delay to report about! The big question 'boy or girl' has not been answered yet. Gary and Lauren want to have a surprise!13.07.
04 ... 'The Bedbug' has made it to the 'grand finale' of the Shell Connections 2004 in London. Find some more information about the whole Shell Connections project at:The play will be staged at the Olivier Theatre at 7:00 pm. Tickets are £6.
For a little report about the event check out the following link ...
The Bedbug at the National Theatre
2
4.-29.05.04 ... There's also a chance in Wales to see 'The Bedbug' ... regional partner of Shell Connections there is the Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold1
8.-22.05.04 ... The Shell Connections tour stops in Ireland, fans there can have a lok at 'The Bedbug' in Cork at the Everyman Palace Theatre. For more information contact: 021 455782715.05.04 ...
Unfortunately Gary's appearance as guest host on US radio show 'Totally 80s' has been postponed to this date. Make sure not to miss it at 7pm!08.05.04 ... A special treat for Gary fans in the US. Gary will be guest host of Richard Blade's radio show 'Totally 80s' on 98.7 FM STAR. So don't miss it!
03.05.04 ... Finally Gary returns to the stage in a new and revised version of Snoo Wilson's play called 'Pignight'. The play is being staged at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London prior to a possible UK tour. It runs from the 3rd to the 9th of May. You can book your tickets under:
Menier Chocolate Factory
51-53 Southwark Street
Box Office: 020 7378 1712
Tickets are £18.50 ... performances are Mon-Sat 8.00pm, Late Night 7 May 11.00pm, Sat & Sun 4.00pm.
There's also a website for the play ...
We also have put together some first impressions for you on a Special Report Page which also includes a great give-away event!!!! Be sure to have a look!!!
01.05.
04 ... Another chance to see 'The Bedbug', this time at Newcastle's Theatre Royal ...Box Office: 0870 905506
19./20.04.
04 ... The Shell Connections tour continues in Nottingham at The Playhouse:Box Office: 0115
9419419
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
16.03.
04 ... The Shell Connections Festival season for Youth Theatre kicks off at The Castle in Wellingborough. As 'The Bedbug' is part of the Connections 2004 line-up make sure not to miss the event ...Box Office: 01933 270007
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