Holly Johnson
- Lördag, augusti 15
- 18:00-21:00
- The Piece Hall Blackledge, Halifax HX1 1RE, Storbritannien
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On 15 August 2026 at The Piece Hall in Halifax, Holly Johnson steps out front for a set that reconnects Liverpool’s new wave energy with his unmistakable voice. Former singer and key writer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, he threads together the bite of synth-pop and dance influences with melodic hooks. Expect a journey through the anthems that marked the mid‑80s alongside solo tracks from Blast to Europa, carried by a direct, expressive delivery.
Alongside him, ABC brings Martin Fry’s sleek pop craft back to the stage. Born in Sheffield’s early‑80s crucible, the group blends glossy synth textures, sharp rhythms and orchestral colours. The Lexicon of Love remains their touchstone, but the live show moves freely across a catalogue that swings from new wave sparkle to dance‑pop pulse, with refrains built for chorus‑singing.
Heaven 17 completes the lineup with the electronic punch that followed the first Human League split. Glenn Gregory and Martyn Ware balance club‑ready programming, firm basslines and soulful inflections, from the bite of early political singles to the melodic drive of The Luxury Gap era. Three distinct voices of British pop, one summer night at The Piece Hall.
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The Piece Hall
Blackledge, Halifax HX1 1RE, Storbritannien