Manchester icons New Order and Johnny Marr will be performing live from Jodrell Bank in July.
Johnny Marr and New Order’s Bernard Sumner formed Electronic at the end of the 80’s, a classic alternative pop group and this is a rare opportunity to catch them sharing the same stage.
New Order is one of the most acclaimed and influential bands of the last four decades pioneering the electronic sound that helped pave the way for the dance/house music explosion at the end of the 80s.
They have released nine studio albums, the last of which ‘Lost Sirens’ was released in 2012, with shows including classic anthems like Bizarre Love Triangle, True Faith, Blue Monday and Temptation.
Drummer Stephen Morris said: “Playing at Jodrell Bank is going to be really exciting.
"I grew up not far from there, and I remember riding my bike over to it all the time when I was a little lad.
"I saw Flaming Lips play there and they was brilliant. Really special.
"We’re going to try to do something special too, but we’re not telling you what.
"I do plan to take my life-size Dalek and Cyberman up there for the weekend at the very least."
He added: "Unfortunately it’s likely that Gillian will have to spend the whole show blindfolded because she’s got a phobia of radio telescopes, so naturally she’s terrified of Jodrell Bank.
"We used to drive past it, and every time she’d need to duck under the dashboard when we got close.
Sharing the stage will be Johnny Marr, who formed The Smiths in 1982 when he was just 18.
Following The Smiths Marr has spent his time playing guitar in a succession of acts such as The Pretenders, The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and The Cribs. His debut solo album The Messenge has met with huge critical acclaim.
Support acts including The Whip, ex Bad Lieutenant man Jake Evans and the experimental indie rock of Hot Vestry have been hand-picked by New Order.
Ahead of the concert visitors will be able to participate in a range of hands-on experiments and workshops on site throughout the day.
There will also be access to the Discovery Centre included in every ticket, which is a chance for people to find out more about current research at Jodrell Bank and beyond.
Tickets will be on sale from 9am tomorrow (March 8) for the gig on Sunday July 7.For more information visit: livefromjodrellbank.com/tickets
