Peter Hook and The Light Newcastle upon tyne Tickets - O2 City Hall, Newcastle

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The Wedding Present

20 concerts

Leeds-formed indie rock band led by David Gedge: frank love songs, whirlwind guitars. 18 Top 40 singles; “Hit Parade” matched Elvis. Albini on Seamonsters.

The Farm

1 concert

Liverpool indie/club band, backed by John Peel (5 sessions). Hits “Groovy Train” & “All Together Now”; No.1 album *Spartacus* (1991). Produced by Suggs/Terry Farley; toured with Big Audio Dynamite.

Peter Hook and The Light

21 concerts

Peter Hook and The Light, formed in 2010, is an English post-punk and new wave band led by Joy Division and New Order co-founder Peter Hook. They are celebrated for performing classic albums like "Unknown Pleasures" and "Power, Corruption & Lies" live. Known for Hook's influential bass style, their repertoire includes iconic songs such as "Love Will Tear Us Apart" and "Blue Monday," continuing the legacy of his groundbreaking work.

Theatre Of Hate

21 concerts

British gothic post-punks Theatre of Hate (1980), led by Kirk Brandon. UK Top 20 LP *Westworld* (prod. Mick Jones); Top 40 “Do You Believe…?” incl. Billy Duffy.

Cast

13 concerts

Liverpool Britpop guitar band led by ex-La’s John Power; British Invasion-style pop hooks & hippie-tinged lyrics; hits “Fine Time,” “Alright,” “Walkaway”; 7 UK Top 10 singles.

Tom Hingley

3 concerts

Oldham singer-songwriter; lead vocalist of The Inspiral Carpets (1989–2011), with 10 UK Top 40 hits incl “This Is How It Feels” & “Saturn 5”; later solo/with Lovers.