The British group Joy Division wrote and recorded 43 songs and played over 120 shows in just 29 months between 1978 and 1980.

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Another new date has been added to @peterhook & The Light’s North American tour, this time at @LEVITATION in Austin, TX on 9/12. The August/September tour schedule is now complete. Vancouver has already sold out, with several more set to follow. Tickets: peterhookandthelight.live
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Today we remember lan Curtis, whose voice, words, and presence continue to echo through generations since his passing on May 18, 1980 - forever missed, forever heard. 📷 (c) Anton Corbijn
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IAN CURTIS: INSIGHT 25 June – 22 July 2026 
A major exhibition exploring the life of Ian Curtis will open in New York this summer, bringing rare archival material to the USA for the first time. Voltz Clarke Gallery
195 Chrystie Street
New York, NY 10002
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‘Get Ready’ for a new live release from @peterhook & The Light - a 31 track set featuring the 2001 New Order album in full, followed by a second set of Joy Division/New Order classics. Listen to ‘Primitive Notion’: youtu.be/DAFN88N6dgo?si=eqgC… Pre-order now: liveherenow.com/peterhookand…
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“Thank you to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This accolade reflects the resilience across nearly five decades that has defined our path alongside our fans and those no longer with us. Not bad for a couple of bands that were never entirely sure what they were doing…” – New Order
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JUST ANNOUNCED: @peterhook has added a new date in Cincinnati, Ohio to his previously announced 2026 North American tour, at @BogartsShows on 8/22. Tickets for this new date - as well as all other dates across the US & Canada - are on sale now via peterhookandthelight.live
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This week sees @peterhook & The Light return to Europe for 12 shows across the continent. They’ll be performing New Order’s ‘Get Ready’ album live for its 25th anniversary followed by a full second set of both Joy Division & New Order classics. Tickets: peterhookandthelight.live
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'Corbijn, Anton', presenting more than 150 works by Anton Corbijn is now on view in Estonia. Anton’s defining times with Joy Division are represented with original prints and film screenings. Fotografiska Tallinn until 30 April, 2026.
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This August/September @peterhook & The Light will be returning to North America performing New Order’s ‘Get Ready’ album live for its 25th anniversary, followed by a full second set of both Joy Division & New Order classics. Get your tickets now: peterhookandthelight.live
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Tickets on sale now for @peterhook’s special hometown show at @MancAcademy on June 4th 2026. Hooky celebrates 50 years in music by performing a special, career-spanning set drawing from Warsaw, Joy Division, New Order, Revenge, Monaco, Freebass & more… peterhookandthelight.live
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There is a new range of Joy Division merchandise now available exclusively at store.neworder.com
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This week sees @peterhook & The Light kick off their November UK tour dates. Hooky & his band will be performing New Order’s 2001 album ‘Get Ready’ live followed by a full second set of both Joy Division & New Order classics. Tickets: peterhookandthelight.live
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Not long until @peterhook & The Light’s European tour dates in October. ‘Get Ready’ live full 2nd set of Joy Division/New Order hits. 5 - @ABconcerts, Brussels. 6 - @melkweg, Amsterdam. 7 - @M_Metropool, Enschede. 9 - @livemusichall, Cologne. Tickets: peterhookandthelight.live
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Released on this day in 1980.
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When routine bits hard... #JoyDivision
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On this day 45 years ago, Love Will Tear Us Apart was released. In 2002, @NME named the song as the greatest single of all time, while @RollingStone named it one of the 500 greatest songs ever in 2004, 2010, and 2021.
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