They first promoted their debut album, Spice (1996), in 1996 and 1997, through performances at several award ceremonies and television shows, including the Brit Awards 1997[1] and Top of the Pops;[2] and their two-night concert Girl Power!

[4][5][6][7][8] On 24 February 1998 they embarked on their first world tour Spiceworld Tour,[9] and in May 1998, Halliwell left the Spice Girls, citing exhaustion and creative differences.

[11] In April 1999 after a period of hiatus, during which the members of the group launched their solo careers and focused on their personal lives, they announced a UK Christmas tour for that year, Christmas in Spiceworld Tour, which was held between 4–15 December.

[12] Forever (2000), the only Spice Girls album without Halliwell, achieved weaker sales.

[13] At the end of 2000, the Spice Girls entered a hiatus to concentrate on their solo careers.