It seems like only yesterday that Australia and New Zealand were graced with a tour by Peter Hook and the Light and it seems the mutual admiration continues, with the announcement of another tour next year. This time, Hook and his band will play the ‘Substance’ compilations – the best of New Order and Joy Division – in one glorious evening.
For the unaware, Peter Hook of course was the talismanic bass player in both legendary bands and has since forged a career playing the iconic songs and albums of these bands. Hook formed The Light to keep the music of Joy Division alive after lead singer Ian Curtis’s tragic death in 1980. Hooky has spent the last decade performing the works of New Order and Joy Division to sell out audiences around the world. These shows are the only way to experience Joy Division’s iconic discography performed with the sincerity and integrity of one of its founding members.
In my interview last year with Hooky, he stressed these gigs were not about being a carbon copy of the bands:
I would hate – I cannot imitate Joy Division – in the way that nobody could imitate New Order. New Order were New Order – they sounded unique. This to me isn’t New Order and never will be. Again, Joy Division were a three piece. Barney played keyboards or guitar. Joy Division were a very angular band – more aggressive than I play it now.
Peter Hook and the Light will be playing the following dates in May 2024:
Thursday 16th: Wellington, Opera House
Saturday, 18th: Auckland, Great Hall
Sunday, 19th: Christchurch, Isaac Theatre
Tuesday 21st: Adelaide, Hindley St. Music Hall
Wednesday 22nd: Brisbane, The Tivoli
Friday 24th: Sydney, Enmore Theatre
Saturday 25th: Melbourne, The Forum
Tuesday 28th: Perth, Astor Theatre
Ticketing:
MYTM / Promoter Presale: Wednesday 2nd August, 12pm Local time – Friday 4th August, 11am Local Time
General Public: Friday 4th August, 12pm Local Time
From: https://metropolistouring.com/peter-hook-the-light-2024/
The set list will be as follows:
New Order Substance
Ceremony
Everything’s Gone Green
Temptation
Blue Monday
Confusion
Thieves Like Us
The Perfect Kiss
Sub-culture
Shellshock
State of the Nation
Bizarre Love Triangle
True Faith
Joy Division Substance
Warsaw
Leaders of Men
Digital
Autosuggestion
Transmission
She’s Lost Control
Incubation
Dead Souls
Atmosphere
Love Will Tear Us Apart
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