IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

One of the biggest post-punk genre legends, New Order, performed at the First Direct Arena in Leeds. The gig was filled with nostalgia, Joy Division and Ian Curtis tributes, and new material. Fun rock band Kyris from Manchester was the first support band of the night. Confidence Man from Australia came after and made the audience dance with funky beats and choreography.

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

The night’s headliners were welcomed on stage with loud ovations and cheering. The standing area was constantly jumping and singing along to both old and new songs. It was exciting to see different generations enjoying New Order’s sound, which shows that the legacy of Joy Division and New Order will live on for years.

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

 

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

 

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

 

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

 

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

 

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

 

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

 

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Setlist:
Crystal
Regret
Age of Consent
Ceremony
Restless
Isolation (Joy Division cover)
Your Silent Face
The Perfect Kiss (Tour debut)
Be a Rebel
Sub-Culture
Bizarre Love Triangle
Vanishing Point
Plastic
True Faith
Blue Monday
Temptation

Encore:
Atmosphere (Joy Division cover)
Transmission (Joy Division cover)
Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division cover)

 

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Alina Salihbekova 73 Articles
Alina is a professional journalist and linguist who loves attending gigs. She's been taking pictures and reviewing live music since 2015 for a variety of different websites. Alina is a big music enthusiast and enjoys all sorts of different genres from nu-metal, industrial and hard rock to jazz, electronic and ambient music.

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