Peter Hook To Play Joy Division's 'Closer' At Second Manchester Show

Peter Hook has announced details of a second Manchester gig in May.

The bassist will play Joy Division's 1980 album 'Closer' in its entirety live at The Factory in Manchester on May 18 after the first show sold out.

Peter Hook's The Light will release a four-track EP, entitled '1102/2011', on May 9 which features covers of Joy Division tracks 'Atmosphere', 'New Dawn Fades' and 'Insight'.

The band will also perform Joy Division's 'Unknown Pleasures' at London's Scala on April 23.

Tickets are on sale now.

(by Holly Frith)

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