Peter Hook & The Light To Perform In The Philippines In 2027
The English band will perform Joy Division’s two seminal albums at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang.
Photographed by Timothy Nguyen
Photographed by Timothy Nguyen
English post-punk band Peter Hook & The Light are set to perform at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang on May 13, 2027.
According to DMC Philippines, the show’s presenter, the group will be performing Joy Division‘s two albums, Unknown Pleasures and Closer. As per the event poster, tickets will be available on Ticketworld and Ticketmelon. For updates on ticket prices and sales dates, follow DMC Philippines.
Formed in 2010, the British rock band is led by the eponymous Peter HookHookThe catchy musical or lyrical phrase in a song designed to grab the listener's attention and stay in their memory. A strong hook defines a hit, and songwriters spend effortGo to Hook Glossary, best known as the co-founder and former bassist of the post-punk band Joy Division and its successor New Order. The rest of the band’s current lineup consists of Andy Poole (keyboards), Paul Kehoe (drums), David Potts (guitar), Martin Rebelski (keyboards), and Hook’s son, Jack Bates (bass).
The band’s upcoming show comes at an appropriate time, as it follows a Business Mirror interview with HookHookThe catchy musical or lyrical phrase in a song designed to grab the listener's attention and stay in their memory. A strong hook defines a hit, and songwriters spend effortGo to Hook Glossary in August, where the British musician was asked what else was on his bucket list.
“And of course, performing in the Philippines!” HookHookThe catchy musical or lyrical phrase in a song designed to grab the listener's attention and stay in their memory. A strong hook defines a hit, and songwriters spend effortGo to Hook Glossary answered. “You simply need to just get a concert promoter there to bring us over. It would be as easy as that. Unfortunately, we don’t do a lot of shows in Asia these days because we simply don’t get contacted by your promoters, but let’s hope that it might change soon!”
The show also comes after the announcement of Joy Division’s and New Order’s induction into the esteemed Rock and Roll Hall of FameHall of FameHall of Fame refers to a formal recognition honoring an artist's sustained, career-spanning contribution to Philippine music, typically awarded after achieving significant repeated chart or award success. Hall of FameGo to Hall of Fame Glossary in April. The Rock Hall’s Class of 2026 also includes Phil Collins, Oasis, and Iron Maiden, among many others. The induction ceremony will take place on November 14.
As we wait for Peter HookHookThe catchy musical or lyrical phrase in a song designed to grab the listener's attention and stay in their memory. A strong hook defines a hit, and songwriters spend effortGo to Hook Glossary & The Light to play Joy Division’s post-punk hits in 2027, listen to their 2022 live album, Joy Division: A Celebration (Live), below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Peter Hook & The Light perform on May 13, 2027, at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang, presented by DMC Philippines.
The band will perform Joy Division’s two albums, Unknown Pleasures and Closer, at the Alabang show on May 13, 2027.
Tickets will be on Ticketworld and Ticketmelon per the event poster; follow DMC Philippines for prices and sales dates.
Formed in 2010, the band is led by Joy Division co-founder Peter Hook, alongside his son Jack Bates on bass.
Joy Division and New Order join the Rock Hall’s Class of 2026, with the induction ceremony set for November 14.