The second round of New Order’s outdoor shows will be an all-day event and homecoming performance held at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park on August, 24. The exciting hometown show will feature UK artists Johnny Marr and Roisin Murphy as supporting acts.

We are pleased to announce two UK shows, at Cardiff’s Alexander Head with @thecharlatans, and at Wythenshawe Park in Manchester with @Johnny_Marr and @roisinmurphy.

Presale tickets are on sale at 10am on 04/12 General on sale begins at 10am on Tuesday 05/12.#NewOrderLive pic.twitter.com/ddJvOEZoxy

— New Order (@neworder) November 29, 2023

In 2023, the iconic synth-pop band celebrated the 40 year anniversary of their legendary track “Blue Monday”, and announced a reissued edition of their best selling compilation album Substance 1987 to celebrate the occasion.

Moreover, founding member of the group Bernard Sumner recently joined forces with American band Gorgol Bordello to cover Angelic Upstarts’ classic punk hit “Solidarity” in order to donate profits to a relief charity in Ukraine.

When it was first recorded, the song was written in support of the anti-Communist Solidarity movement in 1980s Poland, and went on to be the band’s most famous hit. Now, Gogol Bordello have introduced a new, alleged modern meaning to the original track, with the lyrics relating to ongoing attack on Ukraine.

Sumner had also spoke out on his feelings towards the conflict in Ukraine in his recent collaboration with Mella Dee on the song “Riptide”. When speaking to NME about the song, he said: “It was all about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and I was just seeing that all of the time. I’d been in a vacuum so I wrote it about politics, really, and the war. I wanted to write it about something that meant a lot to me,” he added: “I didn’t know what else I could write a song about. It was a bit like that scene out of A Clockwork Orange where he’s got his eyes pinned back and he’s made to watch all these horrible films.”

Presale tickets for New Order’s outdoor UK shows will become available at 10am on December, 4, with general sale for tickets starting at 10am the following day on December, 5. You will be able to purchase your tickets here.

Tour dates:

22/08/2024 – Cardiff Bay – Cardiff
24/08 – Wythenshawe Park – Manchester

The group took to Instagram to announce the news.

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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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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

The renowned 80’s band will be releasing their live album on May 7th 2021 in multiple formats including: 2 CD audio, 2 CD audio plus the concert film on Blu Ray or as 3 vinyls. There will also be a limited edition box set containing all 3 formats and an extra book and art prints too. This is available for pre -order here.

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New Order have shared announcements for a Manchester homecoming show in September 2021. In Manchester’s Heaton Park, this will be the bands first show in their hometown in over four years! The band, who will be supported on the day by Hot Chip and Working Men’s Club, will play at the outdoor venue, telling NME it will be a ‘defining moment in their illustrious career’. The band stated “We promise to bring a celebration like no other to Heaton Park in 2021, and we can’t wait to see everyone come together for a night we’ll never forget.” Hot Chip added to the excitement in an Instagram post, stating ‘it’s gonna be mega!’

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The tracklist for ‘Education Entertainment Recreation’: 

01 Das Rheingold: Vorspiel
02 Singularity
03 Regret
04 Love Vigilantes
05 Ultraviolence
06 Disorder
07 Crystal
08 Academic
09 Your Silent Face
10 Tutti Frutti
11 Sub-Culture
12 BLT
13 Vanishing Point
14 Waiting for the Sirens Call
15 Plastic
16 The Perfect Kiss
17 True Faith
18 Blue Monday
19 Temptation
20 Atmosphere
21 Decades
22 Love Will Tear Us Apart