Here at LSC towers this week we’re delighted to announce our final keynote of
2011.
Never let it be said that we don’t get on with our near neighbours down the East
Lancs, for this year we’re welcoming two of that particular city’s more famous sons
to deliver a keynote in-conversation, as legendary snapper of bands, artists and on
occasion football grounds Kevin Cummins takes to the stage with the equally
legendary purveyor of fine bass riffs and finer bass stances Peter Hook. Frankly,
if you need to know who these two are you’re probably reading the wrong release
but suffice to say we’re more than a little happy to welcome these two into our fair
city.
(And yes, before you start we’re aware Hooky’s actually Salfordian - but we
wouldn’t want to split hairs now would we..?)
About Kevin Cummins:
Kevin Cummins was born within crying distance of Maine Road in Withington
Hospital on 14 July 1953. His first game at Maine Road was a 3-1 victory over
Leicester on 19 August 1961. Since then he has followed City over land and sea
(and Stretford) for over 45 years. The rest of his time is spent earning a living as
one of the world’s most venerated music and portrait photographers.
After studying photography for four years in Salford, Kevin embarked on a career
that was to encompass a wide range of photographic work. The burgeoning punk
scene in Manchester dominated his early work and he quickly became one of the
premier documentary photographers of the era. He then started working with
Manchester’s prestigious Royal Exchange Theatre and was soon in demand by
major theatre companies across the UK, most notably: The Royal Opera House,
The Royal Northern Ballet, The Liverpool Playhouse and The Oxford Playhouse.
Kevin was instrumental in establishing City Life, Manchester’s ‘what’s on’ guide
and was a founding contributor to The Face, the influential style magazine
where he won an award for Magazine Cover of the Year. In 1986 Kevin was
commissioned by Wigan Heritage Centre to photograph contemporary life in
Wigan – an important period for the town due to the widespread closure of
Britain’s coal mines. These photographs formed a major part of the Wigan Pier
heritage tour for 15 years.
Since moving to London in 1987, Kevin has contributed to many major UK
publications, including: Granta, The Times, The Observer, The Guardian, Esquire,
Maxim, Elle, Vogue, Mojo, FourFourTwo, Sleaze Nation and The Big Issue.
He spent 10 years as the chief photographer for New Musical Express – the
world’s biggest selling rock weekly – where his award-winning pictures were a
major contributing factor in the rise of the Madchester and Cool Britannia scenes.
His work can be seen gracing many record sleeves and book jackets and he
regularly contributes to publications worldwide. He also shoots regularly for The
National Theatre in London.
Kevin is currently working on:
• Guest editing a Literary Journal, for To Hell with Publishing.
• An exhibition and book featuring the Sex Pistols final UK concert (with Sid)
on Christmas Day 1977.
• A series of photographs of Artists’ hands for exhibition in 2011.
• A major Joy Division exhibition at Proud Gallery Camden for October 2011
About Peter Hook:
“A natural born anecdotalist” (Sunday Times),
Legendary bass guitarist Peter Hook remains energetically devoted to music, rock
and roll and the experiences that his three decade career has given him, with bands
like Joy Division, New Order, Revenge, Monaco and now The Light and as a
director of the infamous Fac 51 The Hacienda which he immortalised in his recent
book “How Not To Run A Club”.
Hooky’s been-there, seen-more-than-it all thirty years in the business has seen his
bass playing redefine the role and inspire countless young musicians across seminal
classics such as “Love Will Tear Us Apart”, “Atmosphere”, “Ceremony”, “Thieves
Like Us”, “Regret”, “What Do You Want From Me?” and more.
A respected rock and roll icon, Hooky has become synonymous with the
Manchester music scene and what it represents culturally. He presently DJ’s all
over the world, both as himself and also with the revived Haçienda, continues to
record and produce new music, and manages his own affairs, both in music and in
other ventures.
.Most recently Hooky has opened a new chapter on his life, as a critically acclaimed
author with his honest to god, no holds barred account of the turbulent times
of the Haçienda years in “The Haçienda – How Not To Run A Club.” Very
well received, the book received 4 and 5 star reviews across the board for its
indelibly sharp yet warm portrayal of the characters and chaos that surrounded The
Haçienda.
Hooky is presently writing his second book on Joy Division “Inside Joy Division”
which is set to be published Autumn 2012 and plans a further book on New
Order.
Having decided to commemorate the 30 year anniversary of Ian Curtis’ passing by
performing Unknown Pleasures in two charity supporting concerts at The Factory
in Manchester with his band The Light, throughout 2010 the band toured Joy
Division’s debut album and early JD / Warsaw classics across the UK, Europe and
the world including extensive tours of Australia, New Zealand and The United.
Having continued to tour Unknown Pleasures for the first part of 2011 across
Europe, The Light are to make the debut performances of Joy Division’s second
album “Closer” in May 2011 at The Factory before undertaking their first tour of
South America in June.
The Light’s debut EP “1102 / 2011” is released on Hacienda Records, Fac 51
The Hacienda’s official digital label, Monday 9th May 2011 featuring a previously
unreleased Joy Division track “Pictures In My Mind”, and three classic JD tracks
performed by The Light with vocals by Rowetta, “New Dawn Fades”, “Insight”
and “Atmosphere.”
Links
www.fac5thehacienda.com
www.myspace.com/peterhookneworder
www.peterhook.co.uk
LSC - The UK’s Coolest Boutique Urban Festival
Already established as an epoch-breaking music, arts, cultural and multi-media
extravaganza, LSC is rich in burgeoning new sounds and styles from home-grown
local bands through to the most dynamic and fresh talent sourced from around
the world, creating a metropolitan festival like no other. Liverpool, Europe’s 2008
Capital of Culture, has enjoyed a cultural, architectural and societal renaissance
which has seen boutique shops and hotels, amazing restaurants and museums
all converge and grow in the city. 2011’s LSC features the 50th anniversary
exhibition of the iconic Mersey Beat newspaper as well as the return of the John
Peel World Cup. There's also a full conference with global keynote speakers
addressing key issues facing the music industry, and a dedicated youth programme
which encourages the region's young people into all facets of the music industry,
from bands to technology.
*** Keep checking www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk for more info ***
but suffice to say we’re more than a little happy to welcome these two into our fair
city.
(And yes, before you start we’re aware Hooky’s actually Salfordian - but we
wouldn’t want to split hairs now would we..?)
About Kevin Cummins:
Kevin Cummins was born within crying distance of Maine Road in Withington
Hospital on 14 July 1953. His first game at Maine Road was a 3-1 victory over
Leicester on 19 August 1961. Since then he has followed City over land and sea
(and Stretford) for over 45 years. The rest of his time is spent earning a living as
one of the world’s most venerated music and portrait photographers.
After studying photography for four years in Salford, Kevin embarked on a career
that was to encompass a wide range of photographic work. The burgeoning punk
scene in Manchester dominated his early work and he quickly became one of the
premier documentary photographers of the era. He then started working with
Manchester’s prestigious Royal Exchange Theatre and was soon in demand by
major theatre companies across the UK, most notably: The Royal Opera House,
The Royal Northern Ballet, The Liverpool Playhouse and The Oxford Playhouse.
Kevin was instrumental in establishing City Life, Manchester’s ‘what’s on’ guide
and was a founding contributor to The Face, the influential style magazine
where he won an award for Magazine Cover of the Year. In 1986 Kevin was
commissioned by Wigan Heritage Centre to photograph contemporary life in
Wigan – an important period for the town due to the widespread closure of
Britain’s coal mines. These photographs formed a major part of the Wigan Pier
heritage tour for 15 years.
Since moving to London in 1987, Kevin has contributed to many major UK
publications, including: Granta, The Times, The Observer, The Guardian, Esquire,
Maxim, Elle, Vogue, Mojo, FourFourTwo, Sleaze Nation and The Big Issue.
He spent 10 years as the chief photographer for New Musical Express – the
world’s biggest selling rock weekly – where his award-winning pictures were a
major contributing factor in the rise of the Madchester and Cool Britannia scenes.
His work can be seen gracing many record sleeves and book jackets and he
regularly contributes to publications worldwide. He also shoots regularly for The
National Theatre in London.
Kevin is currently working on:
• Guest editing a Literary Journal, for To Hell with Publishing.
• An exhibition and book featuring the Sex Pistols final UK concert (with Sid)
on Christmas Day 1977.
• A series of photographs of Artists’ hands for exhibition in 2011.
• A major Joy Division exhibition at Proud Gallery Camden for October 2011
About Peter Hook:
“A natural born anecdotalist” (Sunday Times),
Legendary bass guitarist Peter Hook remains energetically devoted to music, rock
and roll and the experiences that his three decade career has given him, with bands
like Joy Division, New Order, Revenge, Monaco and now The Light and as a
director of the infamous Fac 51 The Hacienda which he immortalised in his recent
book “How Not To Run A Club”.
Hooky’s been-there, seen-more-than-it all thirty years in the business has seen his
bass playing redefine the role and inspire countless young musicians across seminal
classics such as “Love Will Tear Us Apart”, “Atmosphere”, “Ceremony”, “Thieves
Like Us”, “Regret”, “What Do You Want From Me?” and more.
A respected rock and roll icon, Hooky has become synonymous with the
Manchester music scene and what it represents culturally. He presently DJ’s all
over the world, both as himself and also with the revived Haçienda, continues to
record and produce new music, and manages his own affairs, both in music and in
other ventures.
.Most recently Hooky has opened a new chapter on his life, as a critically acclaimed
author with his honest to god, no holds barred account of the turbulent times
of the Haçienda years in “The Haçienda – How Not To Run A Club.” Very
well received, the book received 4 and 5 star reviews across the board for its
indelibly sharp yet warm portrayal of the characters and chaos that surrounded The
Haçienda.
Hooky is presently writing his second book on Joy Division “Inside Joy Division”
which is set to be published Autumn 2012 and plans a further book on New
Order.
Having decided to commemorate the 30 year anniversary of Ian Curtis’ passing by
performing Unknown Pleasures in two charity supporting concerts at The Factory
in Manchester with his band The Light, throughout 2010 the band toured Joy
Division’s debut album and early JD / Warsaw classics across the UK, Europe and
the world including extensive tours of Australia, New Zealand and The United.
Having continued to tour Unknown Pleasures for the first part of 2011 across
Europe, The Light are to make the debut performances of Joy Division’s second
album “Closer” in May 2011 at The Factory before undertaking their first tour of
South America in June.
The Light’s debut EP “1102 / 2011” is released on Hacienda Records, Fac 51
The Hacienda’s official digital label, Monday 9th May 2011 featuring a previously
unreleased Joy Division track “Pictures In My Mind”, and three classic JD tracks
performed by The Light with vocals by Rowetta, “New Dawn Fades”, “Insight”
and “Atmosphere.”
Links
www.fac5thehacienda.com
www.myspace.com/peterhookneworder
www.peterhook.co.uk
LSC - The UK’s Coolest Boutique Urban Festival
Already established as an epoch-breaking music, arts, cultural and multi-media
extravaganza, LSC is rich in burgeoning new sounds and styles from home-grown
local bands through to the most dynamic and fresh talent sourced from around
the world, creating a metropolitan festival like no other. Liverpool, Europe’s 2008
Capital of Culture, has enjoyed a cultural, architectural and societal renaissance
which has seen boutique shops and hotels, amazing restaurants and museums
all converge and grow in the city. 2011’s LSC features the 50th anniversary
exhibition of the iconic Mersey Beat newspaper as well as the return of the John
Peel World Cup. There's also a full conference with global keynote speakers
addressing key issues facing the music industry, and a dedicated youth programme
which encourages the region's young people into all facets of the music industry,
from bands to technology.
*** Keep checking www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk for more info ***
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