To celebrate their remarkable 30-year journey, the Spice Girls are set to be immortalized with a special collection of official Royal Mail stamps. The legendary girl group joins the ranks of iconic bands like Iron Maiden and the Rolling Stones with a collection of 12 stamps chronicling their most significant live performances, both collectively and as solo artists.
Capturing pivotal moments, the stamps include highlights such as the Spice Girls' memorable performance at the 1997 BRIT Awards, their electrifying closing ceremony at the 2012 London Olympics, Victoria Beckham's solo number during the Return of the Tour Spice Girls at Madison Square Garden in 2012. 2008, and Emma Bunton's unforgettable performance at Wembley Stadium in 1998.
This is the first time that Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group, recognizing the Spice Girls' monumental impact on music and culture. The collection, scheduled for release on January 11, includes 10 stamps featuring live group and individual performances, as well as a sheet of five stamps featuring images from their iconic Spice World photoshoot.
In a statement, the Spice Girls expressed their excitement at being celebrated by Royal Mail, saying: “When we formed the Spice Girls we couldn't have dreamed that 30 years later we would be the first female group to have an entire stamp dedicated to it. collection – it’s Girl Power!”
Fans can pre-order the stamps starting today, with additional options including limited edition stamp books, framed collector sheets and collectible envelopes. Other legendary bands that have featured in dedicated stamp issues include The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Rolling Stones and Iron Maiden.
The English girl group, formed in 1994, consisted of Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) and Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice).