Spice Girls

Spice Girls are the most successful girl group in history, selling more than 100M records worldwide and redefining what a British pop act could achieve globally. Since bursting onto the scene with 1996’s #1 debut single ‘Wannabe’, they have become one of the most influential acts in pop culture, inspiring generations of artists such as Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Adele and Billie Eilish. Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm and Victoria Adams ecapsulated the '90s with their ‘girl power’ message, championing friendship, confidence and individuality. Their debut LP Spice was the all-time best-selling album by a girl group, while 1997’s Spiceworld (and accompanying blockbuster film) cemented them as a global phenomenon. Their career spawned 9 UK #1 singles, including 3 consecutive Christmas #1s. Beyond the records and accolades, Spice Girls transformed the cultural landscape. In a historically male-dominated industry, they challenged expectations, wrote their own material and celebrated individuality over conformity. Their influence on music, fashion and popular culture remains to this day. Their reunions have been equally historic, from the Return of the Spice Girls Tour and iconic London 2012 Olympics performance to the sold-out 2019 stadium tour. Three decades after forming, they continue to stream in the billions and their message remains as powerful as ever: empowering people everywhere to be themselves and take up space in the world.