SPANDAU Ballet star Martin Kemp has been talking about his new TV show — which was partially filmed at the Isle of Wight Festival.

Kemp, 60, was the bassist in new wave band before its split in 1990, after which he went on to pursue a career in acting.

Scroll down to watch Spandau Ballet at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2010

Speaking to the Radio Times this week, Kemp reflected on the lessons he learnt after filming new BBC Two show Rock Till We Drop.

The programme sees amateur musicians over the age of 64 given the chance to audition for Kemp and his co-host, musician Lady Leshurr.

The pair call in help from top musical director friends as well as renowned stage performers including X-Factor finalist Fleur East, soul singer Mica Paris, and the Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins.

Kemp and East were spotted filming at the Isle of Wight Festival 2021 in September.

The Rock Till We Drop groups will play the Isle of Wight Festival

The show's most successful contestants form two rock bands, who will perform at the Isle of Wight Festival.

Kemp told Radio Times: “When Spandau Ballet split up in 1990, I had about eight years when I wouldn’t even buy a record because it made me feel physically sick.

“Being in Spandau was just one argument after the other. We’d go from arguing to being best friends to arguing. It’s been a trial the past few years,” he said.

“So Rock Till We Drop made me remember how much fun the music business can be. It’s about achieving your dreams and having fun.”

Spandau Ballet reunited in 2009 for a world tour and played the Isle of Wight Festival in 2010.

Rock Till We Drop starts on March 1 at 9pm on BBC Two.