After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed post-punk originators Public Image Ltd (PiL). Widely regarded as one of the most innovative bands of all time, their music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 Singles and 5 UK Top 20 Albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound – fusing rock, dance, folk, pop and dub – Lydon guided the band from their debut album ‘First Issue’ in 1978 through to 1992’s ‘That What Is Not’, before a 17 year hiatus. Lydon reactivated PiL in 2009, touring extensively and releasing three critically acclaimed albums ‘This is PiL’ in 2012 followed by ‘What The World Needs Now…’ in 2015 and ‘End of World’ in 2023. PiL continue to challenge and thrive.
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Short explanations of what to expect at this event.
A live music performance by one or more artists or bands in front of an audience. The format and atmosphere vary widely depending on the genre and venue.
An event centred on dance — either as a performance to watch or as a social event to participate in yourself, depending on the format.
A diverse movement that emerged after punk's initial wave, incorporating art music, electronic sounds, and world music influences into a darker, more angular, and more experimental sound.
A Jamaican genre born from reggae, using studio effects — echo, reverb, and delays — as instruments in their own right to create spacious, hypnotic soundscapes.
