New Order was formed in 1980, from their previous band Joy Division following the sad death of the late lead singer Ian Curtis in 1980. The band is best known for their 1983 hit “Blue Monday” which was credited with being the best 12 inch single of all time.
The Band’s sound has been described as post funk and electro-dance they credit Bowie and Neu as their musical influences. New Order has released 10 studio albums and has achieved particular success with albums “Power, Corruption & Lies” (1983), “Technique” (1989) and “Substance” (1987).
The Band disbanded in 1993 and reunited in 1998. They have been thorough hiatuses and band changes following the departure of bassist Peter Hook in 2007.
Remaining band members Bernard Sumner (Lead vocalist, drummer and guitarist), Stephen Morris (Drums, percussion and keyboards), Gillian Gilbert (keyboards, drums, programming), Phil Cunningham (Guitars, keyboard and electronic percussionist) and Tom Chapman (Bass and keyboards) now make up the band.
The band have announced that they will be performing a one-off concert on the 8th of September in Halifax. Lonelady and DJ Tin Tin are the opening acts billed to also perform.
New Order tweeted:
Ahead of our show at Heaton Park, we’re delighted to announce a one-off gig in Halifax on September 8th with @LoneLadyHQ and DJ Tin Tin.
Ticket information can be found here >> https://t.co/stWbelDAQI#NewOrderHalifax pic.twitter.com/uLqXRdyaEQ
— New Order (@neworder) August 4, 2021
The band will be following up their one-off concert in Halifax with two UK dates and are playing their first concert for four years, in their hometown Manchester at Heaton Park on the 10th September.
The band expressed that:
“The connection between ourselves and Manchester has played a pivotal role in who we are as a band”
New Order will also be performing at the 02 in London for another one-off gig on the 6th of November and embark on their postponed US Tour with the Pet Shop Boys on the 18th of September.
The band released episodes of their podcast “Transmissions” in December 2020 which detailed their journey from Joy Division to New Order when announcing their UK Tour.
New Order UK Tour dates are below. Tickets are available here.
08/08/21 Prince Hall- Halifax
10/09 Heaton Park- Manchester
06/11/ 02- London
