Spandau Ballet - Gold (1983) - Music Video Filming Locations

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The Evolution Of A Filming Location
A scene from the music video for the Spandau Ballet song Gold.

Leighton House In London

The iconic scene from the Spandau Ballet music video Gold with lead singer Tony Hadley in the Arab Hall at Leighton House. This filming location hasn't changed a bit since the music video was filmed here in 1983.

Historical Production & Location Reference

Music Video: Gold (1983)
Artist: Spandau Ballet
Album Origin: True (Chrysalis Records)
Director: Brian Duffy
Featured Historical Landmarks:
  • Leighton House (Kensington, London): A 19th-century townhouse museum known for its opulent, eclectic interiors.
  • The Arab Hall: The video's primary setting, celebrated for its 16th-century Damascus tiles, intricate golden mosaics, and mesmerizing aesthetic.

Production & Preservation Note: Filmed in 1983, the video for Gold utilized the stunning Arab Hall at Leighton House to create a visual identity synonymous with luxury. The location was famously shared with The Stranglers for their 1982 video Golden Brown. Today, Leighton House is a meticulously preserved museum, allowing the public to experience the exact same golden-hued, mosaic-laden backdrop that defined the height of New Romantic cinematic style.

The Plot

With its cinematic "James Bond" aesthetic and opulent backdrops, the music video for Spandau Ballet's iconic 1983 hit Gold remains a masterpiece of early 80s music video style. But where was this palace filming location actually located?

The Filming Location - Leighton House, London

Spandau Ballet filmed the Gold music video on location at the Leighton House museum in Kensington, London. Specifically, the video makes extensive use of the breathtaking Arab Hall, known for its intricate Islamic tiles, which perfectly complemented the song's theme of luxury and power.

A Shared Musical History - Golden Brown By The Stranglers

Remarkably, this wasn't the first time the Arab Hall played a starring role in music video history. The exact same location was used just a year earlier by The Stranglers for their 1982 hit music video for their song Golden Brown.

Whether it was the "Golden" connection in the titles or the timeless beauty of the architecture, Leighton House became an essential landmark for New Romantic and Post-Punk aesthetics in these two early 1980s music videos.

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