Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley has been honoured for his contribution to music in a celebration of what makes London great to visit.

Hadley, 49, who reunited with his bandmates after a solo career of nearly 20 years, last night won the outstanding achievement award at the BT Visit London Awards.

The singer, who lives in Muswell Hill, said it was an honour to win his first personal award in his home city. He added: “I've lived in London all my life, I love London and it's still great and excites me.

“As a Londoner born and bred I'm thrilled to be receiving this award. London has been a tremendous influencing force in my career.

“In the 80's Spandau Ballet were a formative part of the new romantic scene that had its beginnings here.

“Today London continues to be one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world, at the forefront of music and fashion and it's an honour to be recognised as part of its rich heritage.”

The award, previously given to Dame Helen Mirren, is voted for by the public. Musical Wicked won the Evening Standard award for best family fun.

The Natural History Museum took the Standard's award for best free day out. Visit London named Emma de Souza the capital's first London Hero for organising Kids Week which encourages children to visit theatres.

People's Choice Awards

Evening Standard's Best Family Fun Award
Wicked the Musical

Evening Standard's Best London for Free Experience
Natural History Museum

Kiss 100's Hottest Music Event
West End Live

Magic 105.4's London's Hero
Emma De Souza