New Order will live-stream their sold-out show at The O2 Arena, the performance will take place on 6th November 2021.
The group took to Instagram to announce the news.
The electro pioneers will be making their debut live performance at the London arena. The “Blue Monday” hitmakers last played the capitol city in 2018 at Alexandra Palace and are set to return to set the city alight. The performance was made accessible as a Live album earlier this year, the release is available in different formats including a triple LP. The band recently returned to their roots and performed at the Working Men’s Club in Heaton Park, Manchester. The hometown performance took place on 10th September 2021, the band were joined by fellow Electro group Hot Chip.
The group posted the following statement on their website concerning their upcoming Live-streamed performance. “We’re looking forward to performing at The O2, London on November 6th for a sold-out show and are extending an invite around the globe. Today, we are announcing that fans anywhere can join a live stream to experience the night for themselves. We really wanted to reach out and share this live show with as many people as possible after nearly 18 months of not being able to travel. We were so looking forward to seeing everyone on tour by now. It has been frustrating not being able to play live in person, but this is the next best thing. It feels right to bring everyone together around the world through whatever means possible. This is a special show for us and we want to share it with you all.”
The iconic group formed in 1980 and originally consisted of vocalist and guitarist Bernard Summer, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris. All three founding members originated from the highly influential group Joy Division, known for their individualist sound which encapsulated an era. The group were formed in Salford in 1976 and were completed by frontman Ian Curtis. Summer, Hook and Morris formed New Order in the wake of the untimely death of Curtis, the singer tragically took his life at the age of 23.
New order became one of the most predominant groups within the dance and electro scene within the 80s’, due to their musical inclusion of post-punk. The band became the poster boys for the emerging cultural scene within Manchester and were championed by record label Factory Records and cultural hot spot The Hacienda. The band’s most famous track, “Blue Monday”, has remained a fixture at clubs and used heavily by DJs. The 1983 release has been named the best-selling 12-inch single of all time and is often sampled by other artists. The group originally disbanded in 1993 after six studio albums, the band reunited shortly after in 1998, several hiatuses, reunions and line-up changes have since followed.
The group recently released new material, marking its first release in five years. “Be A Rebel” was released in September 2020 which followed their 2015 album Music Complete. The release was to thank fans for their patience due to their 2020 tour being postponed due to COVID restrictions. The release was followed by “Be A Rebel Remixed”, which featured 11 remixes by a selection of talented DJs and producers.
In less than a month, fans will be able to watch New Order perform new material and classics from the comfort of their own home. The group will step onto the London stage at 8:45 pm, the live stream will be available to watch for 72 hours.
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