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March 23rd 2012

 

newsPlease note both Heaven shows are completely sold-out, as are both Brighton shows. General sale for Bournemouth, Reading, Newcastle, Hertfordshire and Bristol opens today.

Bournemouth, O2 Academy, UK, July 31st 2012
(tickets on sale now)

Reading, Sub 89, UK, August 1st 2012
(tickets on sale now)

Newcastle, O2 Academy, UK, August 6th 2012
(tickets on sale now)

Hertfordshire, Forum, Hatfield University, UK August 12th 2012
(tickets on sale now)

Bristol, O2 Academy, UK, August 13th 2012
(tickets on sale now)

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A John Lydon Sermon For Record Store Day 2012 from theQuietus on Vimeo.

 
 
 

March 20th 2012

 

newsWe are delighted to confirm some new UK PiL shows! Pre-sale for the shows will be tomorrow, Wednesday March 21st (with the exception of Reading, which will be Thursday 22nd) with general sale commencing on Friday, March 23rd. See links below.

Bournemouth, O2 Academy, UK, July 31st 2012
(pre-sale opens Wednesday 21st March. General sale Friday 23rd March)

Reading, Sub 89, UK, August 1st 2012
(pre-sale opens Thursday 22nd March. General sale Friday 23rd March)

Newcastle, O2 Academy, UK, August 6th 2012
(pre-sale opens Wednesday 21st March. General sale Friday 23rd March)

Hertfordshire, Forum, Hatfield University, UK August 12th 2012
(pre-sale opens Wednesday 21st March. General sale Friday 23rd March)

Bristol, O2 Academy, UK, August 13th 2012
(pre-sale opens Wednesday 21st March. General sale Friday 23rd March)

See shows for all confirmed 2012 live dates...

 
 

 

March 18th 2012

 
Public Image Ltd perform for 6 Music's 10th birthday celebrations. Watch highlights of Public Image Ltd live at the Southbank Centre in London, performing for 6 Music's 10th Birthday Celebrations.You'll also be able to watch highlights from this gig on BBC Red Button from 0600 on Monday 19 March.
 

newsWe can officially confirm that tomorrow's "secret" show will be streamed live on Boiler Room TV via the Record Store Day website. The show has been arranged at a very intimate London location for the official launch of Record Store Day. As previously mentioned the 4 track 'One Drop' EP will be released on April 21st as part of Record Store Day.

"The destruction of the music industry is because people can't buy records easily. A record is for life. A download is a lack of life. A poor substitute for a real wife!" - John Lydon

 
 
 

March 17th 2012

 

newsLast night's BBC 6 Music Queen Elizabeth Hall show saw PiL baptise 2 new songs: 'Deeper Water' and 'One Drop', along with a selection of PiL classics. The band shone like a beacon and the new songs had the crowd dancing in the aisles! Songs played: Deeper Water / This Is Not A Love Song / Disappointed / Warrior / Albatross / Flowers of Romance / One Drop / Rise

'Deeper Water',' This Is Not A Love Song' and 'Warrior' were broadcast live on BBC 6 Music. Video footage from the concert, and an interview with John, will be available by pressing the Red Button on any BBC digital TV channel from 6am on Monday 19 March. The footage will be available for 7 days.

John will be a guest at approx 12pm today on the BBC 6 Music, Peter Serafinowicz Show. John will be talking about last night's show and the forthcoming PiL releases.

Last night's Tom Ravenscroft show show, featuring the aforementioned live tracks, will be available on iPlayer for 7 days. There will also be a highlight show tonight (17th) 6 Music at the Southbank special at 10pm. Selected songs from the concert will also be broadcast as part of Gideon Coe's BBC 6 Music Show throughout next week. BBC 6 Music goes PiL!

 
 
 

March 16th 2012

 

newsJust a little reminder - not that you'll need it - that PiL play a very special show tonight at the Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the BBC 6 Music 10th Birthday celebrations. This will be the first time anywhere PiL will be playing material from the new 'This Is PiL' album. The show is completely sold-out, however, songs from the show will be broadcast live on BBC 6 Music from 9pm onwards as part of the Tom Ravenscroft show; with highlights also being broadcast tomorrow night (17th) at 10pm as part of Gideon Coe's 6 Music at the Southbank special.

John will also be interviewed on the Peter Serafinowicz Show on Saturday 17th at approx 12pm where he will be talking about the Queen Elizabeth show and the forthcoming new releases.

Those unable to attend tonight's show will be able to hear live songs from the new album and EP at the London Heaven shows on April 1st and 2nd. The first night is sold-out however a limited amount of tickets for the 2nd are still available. See TicketWeb / HMV.

 
 
newsWould you like to ask John Lydon a question? John will be the first guest on 'The World Music Club' a new BBC radio programme for the BBC World Service and 6 Music. Send your questions as soon as possible to the BBC at john@sugarproductions.co.uk.
 
 
news

PiL Live at Isle of Wight 2011 is now back in stock at Concert Live and available for a limited time as 2 for £10, along with ALiFE 2009, as part of the Concert Live sale. See Concert Live website.

The PiL Bravado Webstore USA is having a St. Patrick’s Day Sale. Save 20% off your purchase http://bit.ly/uXpKPu.

 
 
 

March 11th 2012

 

newsPiL play their first show of the year this Friday, March 16th, at the BBC 6 Music 10th Birthday celebrations at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre. The sold-out show will see PiL debut new material from the forthcoming 'One Drop' EP (April 21st) and 'This Is PiL' album (May 28th).

It's set to be a very special night and we are delighted to confirm that songs from the show will be broadcast live on BBC 6 Music from 9pm onwards as part of the Tom Ravenscroft show; with highlights also being broadcast the following night (17th) at 10pm as part of Gideon Coe's 6 Music at the Southbank special.

John will also be interviewed on the Peter Serafinowicz Show on Saturday 17th at approx 12pm where he will be talking about the previous night's show and the forthcoming new releases.

Keep an eye on the BBC 6 Music website for more information.

 
 
 

March 9th 2012

 

newsWe are pleased to confirm that PiL will play Rock in Idrho in Milan, Italy on July 21st 2012. See the Rock in Idrho website for more info...

Rock in Idrho, Milan, Italy, July 21st 2012
(tickets on sale now)

 
 
news

Both Brighton PiL shows are sold-out, as is the 1st night at Heaven. Tickets are still on sale for the 2nd Heaven show (2nd) and Wolverhampton.

London, Heaven, UK, April 2nd 2012
(tickets on sale now TicketWeb / HMV)

Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall, UK 3rd August 2012
(tickets on sale now)

 
 
 

March 5th 2012

 

newsThe 1st night at Heaven (April 1st) is completely SOLD-OUT. Tickets are selling fast for the 2nd night (April 2nd). Remember there is a PiL in Heaven...

London, Heaven, UK, April 1st 2012
(SOLD-OUT)

London, Heaven, UK, April 2nd 2012
(tickets on sale now TicketWeb / HMV)

John Lydon: "Because you deserve better, there is a PiL in Heaven. Get proper emotions."

 
 
 

March 2nd 2012

 

newsWe are pleased to confirm PiL will play the Impact Festival in Warsaw, Poland on July 27th 2012. Tickets on sale now, see the Impact Festival website for more info...

Impact Festival, Warsaw, Bemowo Airport, Poland, July 27th 2012
(tickets on sale now)

 
 
 

March 1st 2012

 

newsWe are pleased to confirm PiL will play the Beautiful Days Festival in Devon, UK on Saturday 18th August 2012. Tickets on sale now, see the Beautiful Days website for more info...

Beautiful Days Festival, Escot Park, Devon, UK, August 18th 2012
(tickets on sale now)

 
 

newsJohn Lydon appears in the forthcoming Ginger Baker documentary 'Beware of Mr Baker' talking about his involvement in PiL's 'Album' album. You can see a sneak preview of the documentary at RollingStone.Com. John has a special intro for Mr Baker in the clip...

 
 
 

February 29th 2012

 

newsWe are pleased to confirm PiL will play the Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton on Friday, August 3rd 2012. Tickets go on sale this Friday, 2nd March. PiLOfficial has arranged a special pre-sale which opens tomorrow, Thursday, March 1st at 9am.

Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall, UK 3rd August 2012
(pre-sale opens 9am March 1st)

 
 
NME 2012news This weeks NME magazine is a Sex Pistols Anniversary special. The magazine includes a new interview with Mr Rotten , who is also featured on the cover.

The magazine also includes a re-printed archive interview from 1977.

Read a preview here...

 
 
 

February 27th 2012

 

newsThe Sex Pistols have left Virgin Records to sign to Universal Music Catalogue UK. The back catalogue deal will be for the world excluding North America.

"Music can be great, when done by the great.
The Sex Pistols are the greatest.
Universal now has a trophy room,
Music is the imitation of nature,
The Sex Pistols are nature,
So please give generously.
Thank You
"
Johnny Rotten

An expanded and repackaged edition of 'Never Mind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols' will be scheduled for release later in 2012 to commemorate its 35th anniversary. There will also be other releases throughout 2012 and beyond.

Famous for inspiring a generation to rise against the musical establishment in the late 1970s, the Sex Pistols changed the face of music and popular culture overnight with one of the most influential and controversial records in British music history. 35 years after its release, Never Mind The Bollocks and the Sex Pistols’ legacy continues to grow as new generations discover its powerful message and still relevant, seminal songs.

Look out for more information on the new releases soon... Keep an eye on SexPistolsOfficial.Com and www.facebook.com/sexpistolsofficial...

 
 
 

February 25th 2012

 

PiL Ticket Update

Queen Elizabeth Hall is completely sold-out. Heaven is now on general sale but selling quick. Brighton on the 16th is completely sold-out, but the last few remaining tickets are available for the 15th.

London, Heaven, UK, April 1st 2012
(tickets on sale now TicketWeb / HMV)

London, Heaven, UK, April 2nd 2012
(tickets on sale now TicketWeb / HMV)

Brighton, Concorde 2, UK, August 15th 2012
(tickets on sale now)

See shows for all confirmed 2012 live dates...

 
 
 

February 24th 2012

 

Tickets for PiL in Heaven are now on general sale!

London, Heaven, UK, April 1st 2012
(tickets on sale now TicketWeb / HMV)

London, Heaven, UK, April 2nd 2012
(tickets on sale now TicketWeb / HMV)

 
 
 

February 23rd 2012

 

news"PiL In Heaven" Public Image Ltd announce 2 live club dates at HEAVEN, LONDON on April Fools Day (April 1) & April 2nd

Pre-sale - 9am Thursday Feb 23rd- for both nights via www.pilofficial.com
Tickets - April 1st https://www.hmvtickets.com/performances/14147/book (pre-sale)
Tickets- April 2nd https://www.hmvtickets.com/performances/14148/book (pre-sale)

Public Image Ltd can confirm they will play 2 club dates at London’s Heaven on April Fools Day April 1st and April 2nd. £20 advance pre-sale tickets are available through www.pilofficial.com starting a 9am Thursday February 23rd before going on general sale at 9am Friday February 24th.

John Lydon: "Because you deserve better, there is a PiL in Heaven. Get proper emotions."

Read full press release via this link...

Pre-Sale Links

London, Heaven, UK, April 1st 2012
(pre-sale now open!)
https://www.hmvtickets.com/performances/14147/book

London, Heaven, UK, April 2nd 2012
(pre-sale now open!)
https://www.hmvtickets.com/performances/14148/book

 
 
 

February 22nd 2012

 

newsWe can confirm PiL will play the Summer Sundae Festival in Leicester's De Montfort Hall and Gardens, 17th-19th August 2012 (stage date TBC). See Summer Sundae website for more info...

Summer Sundae Festival, Leicester, De Montfort Hall and Gardens, August 17-19th 2012 (stage date TBC) (tickets on sale now)

 
 
 

February 21st 2012

 

news PiLOfficial has confirmed Public Image Ltd – John Lydon, Bruce Smith, Lu Edmonds, Scott Firth – will release their first new material in 20 years on April 21st. The 4 track EP 'One Drop' will be released for Record Store Day, and be followed by the album 'This Is PiL' on May 28th.

Both the new EP and album is self-funded by PiL and will be released on PiL’s own labelPiL Official’ via Cargo UK Distribution. All the new material was recorded in the UK last year at Steve Winwood’s studio in the Cotswolds.

Full track listing for the EP
One Drop
I Must Be Dreaming
The Room I Am In
Lollipop Opera

Read the full press release via this link...

 
 
 

February 16th 2012

 

2nd Brighton show now added!
Due to overwhelming demand PiL have added a 2nd night at Brighton. August 16th is completely sold-out due to our pre-sale, however a 2nd night has been added for August 15th.

Brighton, Concorde 2, August 15th 2012
(tickets on sale now!)

 
 
 

February 14th 2012

 

newsHot on the heels of yesterday's news that PiL will play BBC Radio 6 Music 10th Anniversary Celebrations at the Southbank Centre on Friday, March 16th. And that their first new material in 20 years will be released in April and May! We can now announce that PiL will play Brighton, Concorde on August 16th 2012.

With the Southbank show selling out immediately this is your chance to see PiL at a club show on the humble shores of Brighton! We have teamed up with Concorde 2 to give PiLOffical.Com readers a pre-sale which will open tomorrow, Wednesday February 15th, at 9am. General sale will follow on Thursday.

Brighton, Concorde 2, August 16th 2012
(pre-sale opens Wednesday, February 15th, at 9am)

 
 

newsIf you missed John's interview on BBC 6 Music, or the first exclusive play of 'One Drop', you can you can catch up via BBC iPlayer.

Breakfast Show, Feb 13th
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01c03zt/Shaun_Keaveny_Andrew_Collins_sits_in/

Steve Lamacq Show, Feb 13th
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b01c00s1

 
 
 

February 14th 2012

 

newsBravado International are running a special PiL Valentines Day promotion for readers of PiLOffical.Com on the PiL webstore.

US Store
Valentines Day only – Check out the flash sale in the PIL webstore @BravadoUSA. Shop Valentines Day and save up to 25% off your order http://bit.ly/uXpKPu

Buy a regular priced PiL t-shirt and get 50% off the second one at the official webstore @BravadoUSA http://bit.ly/uXpKPu

Visit the PiL webstore @BravadoUSA and get 10% off when you use the code VALDAY2012 at checkout http://bit.ly/uXpKPu

PiL USA Web Store Valentines Day


UK / European Store
20% off all items until February 24th. http://tinyurl.com/84xemgs

PiL UK Web Store Valentines Day

 
 
 

February 13th 2012 (update)

 

newsAs you may have heard on the BBC 6 Music Breakfast show, John broke the news that PiL will join the BBC Radio 6 Music 10th Anniversary Celebrations. The band will perform as special guests at the 6 Music Southbank Centre event on Friday, March 16th. See the BBC 6 Music website from 10am for ticket info. UPDATE: Show sold-out immediately this morning.

John also revealed details of the first new PiL records in 20 years! The band will release the vinyl only EP 'One Drop' on April 21st for Record Store Day, followed by the new 12 track studio album 'This Is PiL' in May/June. More details soon...

Tune into the Steve Lamacq Show today at 16:00 to hear the exclusive first play of 'One Drop'!

 
 
 

February 13th 2012

 

newsTune into BBC 6 Music Breakfast Show this morning, Monday 13th, for a VERY special announcement from John Lydon...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072l9k

 
 
 

February 12th 2012

 

newsLive at Rockpalast 1983PiL's Rockpalast TV special from 1983 is given a CD and DVD release on February 27th, via MIG. The concert was recorded for WDR at Der Zeche, Bochum, Germany on October 31st. The DVD release features previously unreleased extras from rehearsals, plus an interview with John Lydon.

'Live at Rockpalast 1983' is issued as DVD / CD double-pack, and as a separate CD release.

Live at Rockpalast 1983 DVD (BMG 90427DVD)
Public Image / Annalisa / Religion / Memories / Flowers Of Romance / Solitaire / Chant / Anarchy In The U.K. / This Is Not A Love Song / Low Life / Under The House / Bad Life / Public Image

Extras:
Interview with Alan Bangs, 1983
Soundcheck Rehearsals: Annalisa & Chant

Live at Rockpalast 1983 CD (BMG 90422CD)
Public Image / Annalisa / Religion / Memories / Flowers Of Romance / Solitaire / Chant / Anarchy In The U.K. / This Is Not A Love Song / Low Life / Under The House / Bad Life / Public Image

 
 

newsPiL have just launched an official SoundCloud page. At present you can listen to two tracks from the recent Concert Live CD's: Flowers of Romance live from Brixton 2009 & Warrior from Isle of Wight 2011.

http://soundcloud.com/public-image-ltd-pil

They have also added a feed from the official PiL SoundCloud and YouTube pages to their Facebook page; along with a Spotify playlist featuring tracks from the recent UK remaster back catalogue CD albums.

 

 
 

newsThe Sex Pistols recently launched their first and only official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sexpistolsofficial

We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that John Lydon is NOT on Facebook - or any other social network sites - all pages in his name are unofficial. However, Public Image Ltd & Sex Pistols both have official social media pages.

 
 
 

February 9th 2012

 

news John will appear on part 3 of the BBC4 series 'How The Brits Rocked America: We're The Kids In America'.

The program debuts, tomorrow, Friday February 10th, at 9pm. It is also repeated at various times. See BBC website for more info...

 
 
 

February 7th 2012

 
newshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/55579936@N04/6795758869/Primark in the UK are now selling an official Public Image Ltd newspaper logo t-shirt.

See this picture which was Tweeted to the PiLOfficial Twitter account.

 
 
 

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