Peter Hook and The Light in Wellington

Bassist Peter Hook has intimate knowledge of the music of bands Joy Division and New Order. He’s one of the founding members of both British new wave bands. In July 2026, he is bringing his band The Light to The Opera House in Wellington. Together they will perform New Order’s album ‘Get Ready’ in full to celebrate its 25th anniversary. To make the concert even better, they will also perform a selection of greatest hits from Joy Division’s and New Order’s back catalogue. Get ready to enjoy songs like Disorder, Shadowplay, Transmission, Love Will Tear Us Apart, Blue Monday, and True Faith.

The dark and ethereal sound of Joy Division and New Order ushered in the post-punk era and continue to be influential in the rock music scene. Peter Hook and The Light are careful to meticulously recreate their music in a live setting. Audiences are in for a show where treasured songs are played with the passion and energy they deserve.

From the dark brilliance of Unknown Pleasures to the dance floor highs of Blue Monday, Peter Hook has been at the heart of some of the most influential music of the past half-century.

Movement Mag