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PUBLIC IMAGE LTD.

INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN

SUMMER 2018 TOUR

STARTING WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY IN BRISTOL, UK

PiL PERFORM CHOICE CUTS FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING CAREER SPANNING DOCUMENTARY AND BOX SET

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(left to right) Lu Edmonds, John Lydon, Scott Firth, Bruce Smith (photo Tomohiro Noritsune) © PiL Official 2015

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(Tickets on- sale now)

To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, John Lydon’s Public Image Ltd (PiL) are pleased to announce The Public Image is Rotten: UK/Europe + Japan Tour, kicking off in Bristol on 30th May (see below for all dates).  Further PiL activity includes the release of a career–spanning box set and a documentary of the same name, the latter of which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York and then had its European premiere at London’s Raindance Festival in 2017. Directed by Tabbert Fiiller, it will be released later this year in select cinemas.

The band’s last tour was in 2016 and it was regarded by many as the best performances the band have ever played. The forthcoming 32-date headline UK/Europe leg of the tour also takes in festival performances in United Kingdom, Holland and Poland, including a headline set at Camden Rocks Festival in London on Saturday 2nd June. The tour also includes an as yet to be announced very special London date. Japanese dates to be confirmed soon along with some further UK/European dates.

In 2015 the band released their 10th studio album ‘What The World Needs Now…’ which followed the huge critical success of 2012’s ‘This is PiL’, the band’s first album in 17 years. ‘What The World Needs Now’ peaked at number 29 in the official UK album charts and picked up fantastic acclaim from both press and public. (The album also peaked at number 3 in the official UK indie charts and number 4 in the official UK vinyl charts). ‘What The World Needs Now…’ was self-funded by PiL and released on their own label ‘PiL Official’ via Cargo UK Distribution.

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time, PiL’s music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 singles and 5 UK Top 20 albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound, John Lydon guided the band from their debut album ‘First Issue’ in 1978 through to 1992’s ‘That What Is Not’. After a 17 year hiatus, Lydon reactivated PiL in 2009 by taking them back on the road worldwide.

John Lydon, Lu Edmonds, Scott Firth and Bruce Smith continue as PiL. They are the longest stable line-up in the band’s history.

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Public Image Ltd:

John Lydon – After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978.  Outside of PiL John has released several solo records and collaborations. He also brings quality TV to the masses and has recently released the autobiography ‘Anger is an Energy: My Life Uncensored’.

Lu Edmonds – Multi instrumentalist and former guitarist in The Damned, Lu joined PiL in 1986 recording and playing on the album ‘Happy?’ and co-writing the  album ‘9’,adding yet another dimension to the PiL sound.

Bruce Smith – Drummer in The Pop Group and formerly of The Slits Bruce became percussionist for PiL in 1986 playing and recording on the albums ‘Happy?’ and ‘9’. Seen as a drumming virtuoso, Bruce brought his unique style into the fold.

Scott Firth – A bass player/multi instrumentalist that has collaborated and played with a variety of top musicians and bands including Steve Winwood, John Martyn and Elvis Costello.

SUMMER 2018 UK Tour Dates include:

UK

Wed 30th MayBristol, EnglandO2 Academy

Fri 1st JuneBournemouth, EnglandO2 Academy

Sat 2nd JuneLondon, EnglandCamden Rocks Festival

MON 4th JUNE – COVENTRY, EnglandCopper Rooms

WED 6th JUNE – NORWICH, England – The LCR @ UEA

Tue 12th JuneNewcastle-Upon-Tyne, England     O2 Academy

Wed 13th JuneGlasgow, ScotlandO2 ABC

Fri 15th JuneSheffield, EnglandO2 Academy

Sat 16th JuneManchester, EnglandO2 Ritz

MON 18th JUNEHULL, EnglandASYLUM @ Hull University

Thu 21st JuneCardiff, WalesThe Tramshed

SAT 23rd JUNEEXETER, EnglandLemon Grove

SUN 24th JUNEWREXHAM, EnglandWilliam Aston Hall

Tue 26th JuneReading, EnglandSub 89

Wed 27th JuneFrome, Somerset, EnglandCheese & Grain

Fri 29th JuneNottingham, EnglandRock City

Sat 30th JuneSouthampton, EnglandEngine Rooms

Sun 5th AugBlackpool, EnglandRebellion Festival

Sun 19th AugHardwick, EnglandHardwick Live Festival

Sat 25th AugBangor, Northern IrelandBangor Marina

Tue   28th AugInverness, ScotlandThe Ironworks

Wed 29th AugAberdeen, ScotlandThe Assembly

Fri 31st Aug Dundee, ScotlandThe Church

Europe

Fri 8th JuneBrussels, BelgiumAncienne Belgique

Sat 9th JuneHolland, NetherlandsRetropop Festival

Sat 10th JuneDen Haag, NetherlandsPaard van Trojoe

Fri 13th JulyPrague, Czech RepublicLucerna

Sun 15th JulyJarocin, PolandJarocin Festival

Sun 26th AugDublin, Republic of IrelandThe Tivoli

Tickets available from – www.pilofficial.com/info.html