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

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The Wedding Present

20 concerts

Formed 1985 in Leeds, fronted by David Gedge: whirlwind-guitar indie love songs. 18 Top 40 singles; Hit Parade matched Elvis. Worked with Steve Albini (Seamonsters). Songs: “Go Out And Get ’Em Boy!” “Valentina”.

The Farm

1 concert

Liverpool indie/dance band, championed by John Peel (5 sessions). Hits “Groovy Train,” “All Together Now”; No.1 album Spartacus. Worked with Suggs, Paul Heaton.

Peter Hook and The Light

24 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 led by Kirk Brandon; famed live act. UK Top 20 debut Westworld, Top 40 “Do You Believe…?” Produced by Clash’s Mick Jones; Billy Duffy later formed the Cult.

Cast

14 concerts

Liverpool Britpop band led by ex-La’s John Power; ’60s Invasion-inspired guitar pop with mystical lyrics. Hits “Fine Time,” “Alright,” “Walkaway”; 7 UK Top 10 singles.

Tom Hingley

3 concerts

Born in Oldham, Tom Hingley co-led The Inspiral Carpets (1989–2011), singing Top 40 hits like “This Is How It Feels” & “Saturn Five”; later solo/Lovers.