March 25th, 2011
Tickets for Sheffield and Preston are now on general sale. See links below.
Sheffield, Corporation, UK, June 6th 2011
(tickets on sale now)
Preston, 53 Degrees, UK, June 7th 2011
(tickets on sale now)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
March 23rd, 2011
We are pleased to announce PiL will play Sheffield and Preston, UK this summer. The band will play Sheffield, Corporation on Monday, June 6th. Tickets go on general sale this Thursday, March 24th at 9am. However, we have arranged a special 24 hour pre-sale link which is open now!
PiL will also play Preston, 53 Degrees on Tuesday, June 7th. Tickets go on general sale Friday, March 25th. And again, we have arranged a special 24 hour pre-sale link which opens tomorrow, Thursday, March 24th.
Sheffield, Corporation, UK, June 6th 2011
(24 hour pre-sale link open now!)
Preston, 53 Degrees, UK, June 7th 2011
(24 hour pre-sale link opens, Thursday, March 24th at 9am)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
March 17th, 2011
We are pleased to announce PiL will play the Colours of Ostrava Festival in Czech Republic on Thursday, July 14th 2011. Tickets on sale now via Colours of Ostrava web site.
Colours of Ostrava Festival, Ostrava, Czech Republic, July 14th 2011
(tickets on sale now)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
March 16th, 2011
PiL make a headlining appearance at this year's Guilfest in Guilford, Surrey on Sunday, July 17th 2011. Tickets on sale now via the Guilfest website.
Guilfest 2011, Guilford, Surrey, UK, July 17th 2011
(tickets on sale now)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
March 3rd, 2011
General sale for Coventry, Middlesborough and Cardiff starts today, tomorrow, Friday March 4th.
Coventry, Kasbah, UK, May 31st 2011
(tickets)
Middlesbrough, Empire, UK, June 1st 2011
(tickets)
Cardiff, Millennium Music Hall, Wales, UK, June 2nd 2011
(tickets)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
March 2nd, 2011
We are pleased to announce PiL will play Middlesborough, Empire on Wednesday, June 1st 2011. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 4th. However, we have arranged a special 24 hour pre-sale - which opens tomorrow, Thursday, March 3rd. See link below.
Middlesbrough Empire, UK, June 1st 2011
(24 hour pre-sale opens March 3rd)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
March 1st, 2011
We are pleased to announce PiL will play Coventry and Cardiff this year. The band will play Coventry, Kasbah, on Tuesday May 31st and Cardiff, Millennium Music Hall, Wales on Thursday, June 2nd.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 4th. However, we have arranged a special 24 hour pre-sale - which is now open! See links below.
Coventry, Kasbah, UK, May 31st 2011
(24 hour pre-sale link open now!)
Cardiff, Millennium Music Hall, Wales, UK, June 2nd 2011
(24 hour pre-sale link open now!)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
February 28th, 2011
We are pleased to announce PiL will play the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo, Japan in August. Their first Japanese appearance since 1989. Tickets on sale now.
Summer Sonic Festival, Tokyo, Japan, August 13 or 14th 2011
(tickets on sale now)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
February 27th, 2011
Reminder: PiL 'Album' special tonight on XFM!
XFM, PiL: Album XFM 25 10pm (one-hour special on 'Album' album).
February 25th, 2011
You can watch a video interview with John Lydon from Wednesday's victorious NME Awards via the link below:
www.nme.com/news/john-lydon/55150
www.nme.com/news/daily-gossip/55147
John will be attending a very special mini-exhibition of pictures from the book at The Hospital Club, in London's Covent Garden later today (Friday, February 25th). You can see sample pages from the book via this link: www.concertlive.co.uk/mrrottensscrapbook/samples.html
John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten is coming to The Hospital Club to launch his new book. Here's a word or two from Mr Rotten himself:
"When we toured as Public Image Limited in '09, we tied up with a group called Concert Live who put out live CDs of the performances and we got on really well with them. We came up with the idea to put out a book about the tour, that then changed into a joyous romp of a scrapbook, involving PiL, bits of the Pistols and bits of the TV work I've been doing over the years. I raided the Lydon pantry, started from childhood, and it's a proper book about my life so far, including all my alleged achievements! In the book I've laid off slamming people. I've done enough of that over the years! I'm not a bitter man, I don't hold personal resentments for very long. What I've tried to do in the scrapbook is to show the real side of me, the side the media don't want to know about; that I am a human being."
The scrapbook is 'an exciting and intimate journey through John Lydon’s life, from inception to now, in high quality pictures and hand written text commentary.'
Forthcoming press interviews to look out for:
(today) Friday, February 25th
Absolute Radio, The Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show 6am-10am
XFM, Drivetime with Ian Camfield 4pm-7pm
ITN, London Tonight, 6pm
Saturday, February 26th
Talksport, Sports Breakfast, 11am
Absolute Radio, Ian Wright's Rock n Roll Football 5pm
Channel 4, NME Awards 11.20pm
Sunday, February 27th
Sky Sports News (morning)
XFM, PiL: Album XFM 25 (one-hour special on 'Album' album)
Monday, February 28th
BBC1, The One Show, 7pm
Tuesday, March 1st
ITV, Daybreak 6am-9pm
February 24th, 2011
We are pleased to announce PiL will play the Vega Main Hall venue in Copenhagen, Denmark on Monday, June 20th 2011. Tickets go on sale next Monday, February 28th.
Copenhagen, Vega Main Hall, Denmark, June 20th 2011
(tickets on sale February 28th)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
"Johnny better win one?" Mr Rotten's Scrapbook won the 'Book of 2010' at last at last night's NME Awards. CongraDulations to all!
John also presented the "Best TV Show" award to cast members of the show 'Skins'.
To mark the 25th anniversary of PiL's 'Album' album John Lydon will be speaking to DJ Ian Camfield on XFM for an hour-long special on the making of the album this Sunday, February 27th at 10pm.
February 22nd, 2011
We are pleased to announce PiL will play the Tradgarn venue in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Wednesday, June 22nd 2011. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, February 24th.
Gothenburg, Tradgarn, Sweden, June 22nd 2011
(tickets on sale February 24th)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
John Lydon will be attending tomorrow's NME Awards in London - Wednesday, February 23rd - where Mr Rotten's Scrapbook has been nominated for Book of 2010.
Stay tuned in the coming days for a selection of TV, Radio and Press interviews; including Sky Sports News and Absolute Radio. Plus appearances next week on The One Show and Daybreak. More info soon...
February 17th, 2011
We are pleased to announce PiL will play the Rockefeller venue in Oslo, Norway on Tuesday, June 21st. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, February 19th.
Oslo, Rockefeller, Norway, June, 21st 2011
(tickets on sale Feb 19th)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
February 2nd, 2011
PiL will play the Primavera Sound Festival, in Barcelona, Spain, on Thursday 26th May 2011. They will be headlining one of two main stages. See the Primavera Sound website for full festival info.
Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain, May 26th 2011
(tickets on sale now)
See Shows for latest confirmed PiL Tour Dates.
January 28th, 2011
Tickets are now on general sale for Dublin, Tripod, June 10th show via Ticketmaster, City Discs, and usual outlets in Dublin.
January 25th, 2011
We have arranged a special 24 hour pre-sale for the just announced Dublin, Tripod, June 10th show. Pre-sale opens this Thursday, January 27th at 9am via Ticketmaster.
Dublin, Tripod, Ireland, June 10th 2011
Pre-sale opens opens this Thursday, January 27th at 9am via Ticketmaster. General sale starts the following day.
Look out for an interview with John Lydon in this week's NME where 'Mr Rotten's Scrapbook' has been nominated as 'Best Book' in the NME Awards 2011.
January 24th, 2011
PiLOfficial.Com is excited to announce that PiL will play their FIRST EVER show in Dublin, Ireland on Friday, June 10th at the city's Tripod venue! Tickets go on general sale this Friday, January 28th via www.ticketmaster.ie. See Tripod website for venue info etc.
Dublin, Tripod, Ireland, June 10th 2011
(tickets on sale Friday, January 28th 2011)
January 18th, 2011
New 2011 live date, PiL will play their first show in Italy since 1987 at the Fiera della Musica Festival in Azzano Decimo, Italy, on Friday, July 8th 2011. Tickets on sale now!
Fiera della Musica, Area Palaverde, Azzano Decimo, Italy, July 8th 2011
(tickets on sale now)
January 6th, 2011
All Mr Rotten’s Scrapbooks to ship by 17th January 2011
We have now received final confirmation that all outstanding orders for Mr Rotten’s Scrapbook will be shipped out between 14th – 17th January.
Due to extremely bad weather across Europe, there has been a delay in getting all of the initial orders out but, don’t worry, everything is back on track and you will be receiving them very soon. Concert Live will be contacting everyone who’s bought one to confirm their delivery.
Thanks and enjoy!
www.concertlive.co.uk/mrrottensscrapbook
December 20th, 2010
PiL have added another 2011 date: Brussels, AB (Ancientness Belgique), Belgium, on Saturday June 4th. Tickets on sale today from 9am via the AB website.
Brussels, AB (Ancientness Belgique), Belgium, June 4th 2011
(tickets on sale now)
December 15th, 2010 (updated)
An interview with John Lydon will be broadcast on BBC, World Service radio, tomorrow, Thursday, December 16th at 10pm (UK time). BBC, World Service, Outlook. You can listen live via this link.
Update: Listen to the interview via this link.
December 10th, 2010 (updated)
Following our earlier announcement that PiL will continue into 2011 we are pleased to announce the band are scheduled to appear at the Big Top Tent at the Isle of Wight Festival on Sunday, June 12th 2011. See the Isle of Wight website for ticket info etc.
Isle of Wight Festival, Newport, UK, June 12th 2011 (tickets on sale now)
December 10th, 2010
PiLOfficial.Com is excited to announce that following the success of their 2009-2010 live shows PiL will continue into 2011. The first confirmed date is a headlining appearance at the Bazant Pohoda Festival in Slovakia on Saturday July 9th 2011. Tickets on sale now via the Bazant website. More live dates will follow in the coming months... Stay tuned.
Bazant Pohoda Festival, Trenčín Airport, Slovakia, July 9th 2011 (tickets)
Look out for new interviews with John Lydon on Spin.Com later today, and the San Francisco Chronicle this Sunday, December 12th.
UPDATE: Spin Magazine online now "Johnny Rotten: A History in Photos"
San Francisco Chronicle, December 12th 2010 (external link)
December 1st, 2010
Pre-sale for Mr Rotten's Scrapbook ended on December 1st. The the book is now on general sale via Concert Live. See www.johnlydon.com/jlbooks.html for more info on this very special photo book, plus sample pages etc. Order the book via the link below.
www.concertlive.co.uk/mrrottensscrapbook
The book is limited to just 750 copies worldwide. Don't miss out.
November 25th, 2010
www.johnlydon.com has added some more unseen page spread's from Mr Rotten's Scrapbook to its Books page. The page also includes updated order information, plus pictures, YouTube video and Golden Ticket details...
Pre-sale for Mr Rotten's Scrapbook ends this Wednesday December 1st. The strictly limited edition high-end photo book is limited to just 750 copies worldwide. Don't miss out....
www.concertlive.co.uk/mrrottensscrapbook
www.johnlydon.com/jlbooks.html
November 24th, 2010
Mr Rotten's Scrapbook - Pre-sale ends in 7 days!
Pre-sale for Mr Rotten's Scrapbook ends in 7 days on Wednesday December 1st. The strictly limited edition high-end photo book is limited to just 750 copies worldwide.
www.concertlive.co.uk/mrrottensscrapbook
John was interviewed in yesterday's Daily Record newspaper. Also look out for features on Mr Rotten's Scrapbook in Shortlist and Mojo magazine's, both published tomorrow Thursday, November 25th.
November 22nd, 2010
New interview with John on BBC News Online discussing his childhood and previewing Mr Rotten's Scrapbook. www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11792196
Part 2 of the interview centres on possible future PiL plans....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11810817
November 17th, 2010
Look out for a special interview with John in tomorrow's Sun newspaper. Thursday, November 18th.
Update: Read the interview via this link.
November 16th, 2010
You can now listen to John's excellent interview with Huey Morgan via the BBC 6 Music website.
His interview with Ian Wright from last Saturdays is also available via the Absolute Radio website.
November 12th, 2010
John will be joining Ian Wright Wright Wright live tomorrow on Absolute Radio at 6pm. Ian Wright's Rock n Roll Football.
The previously mentioned in-depth interview with www.ilikemusic.com is now online. John also has his own music playlist on the site, available via this link. The site have also made Mr Rotten's Scrapbook feature of the week, and made PiL at Coachella its video of the week, and 4 Enclosed Walls its Song of the Week! Respect.
John's interview with Huey Morgan on BBC6 Music will be broadcast this Monday, November 15th between 10am and 1pm.
November 10th, 2010
John Lydon is proud to announce that 100 Golden Tickets will be placed randomly into the 750 limited release of Mr Rotten’s Scrapbook December 1st
‘The Golden Ticket’ gives each finder the opportunity to have a one on one chat with the man himself John Lydon. A 10 minute webcam conversation face to face, where you can ask John anything you want!
100 of the 750 editions of Mr Rotten’s Scrapbook will contain the ticket, offering a unique opportunity to talk to one of the most influential and unique frontmen in music history. Whether it’s advice on your own music career, something totally unrelated to music, or just a question you have always wanted to ask the man, John Lydon will be there to answer.
Mr Rotten’s Scrapbook
Released December 1st Available for pre order now
www.concertlive.co.uk/mrrottensscrapbook
Mr Rotten’s Scrapbook
Released December 1st Available for pre order now
www.concertlive.co.uk/mrrottensscrapbook
November 7th, 2010
John is recording an interview for BBC6 Music this Tuesday, November 9th. Huey Morgan Show, 10am-1pm. Broadcast time will follow ASAP. Also look out for interviews this week in the Daily Record newspaper and www.ilikemusic.com.
UPDATE: John's previously mentioned interview with Huey Morgan on BBC6 Music will be broadcast this Monday, November 15th between 10am and 1pm.
John's recent interview with Janet Street Porter on last week's 'Genius of British Art' show is also still available to watch via the Channel 4 website.
November 3rd, 2010
John is interviewed on Dutch National Radio 2 tonight, Wednesday November 3rd, at approx 8.15pm (UK time).
You can tune in live via www.radio.nl/radio2 and afterwards at www.theatervanhetsentiment.nl
October 23rd, 2010
Footage of PiL live at the Sziget Festival in Hungary will be broadcast on French channel ARTE this Tuesday (October 26th) at 11.30pm. The 90 minute documentary entitled 'SZIGET, Une Ile de Musique' will include a John Lydon interview recorded at the show on August 12th, along with live footage of 'Public Image' and 'Rise. See the ARTE website for more info...
October 20th, 2010
Arianna RIP
John and Nora have asked us to let everyone know that Nora's daughter Arianna (aka Ari-Up) died today (Wednesday, October 20th) after a serious illness. She will be sadly missed.
Everyone at JohnLydon.com and PiLofficial.Com would like to pass on their heartfelt condolences to John, Nora and family.
Rest in Peace.
October 13th, 2010
The first 100 copies of Mr Rotten's Scrapbook sold within the first 24 hours! Pre-orders for the book are selling fast, but the good news is that the publishers are currently in discussion with the book's producers to try to get as many copies as possible ready by Christmas. This means they will be able to send out more copies than first thought from pre-orders, so make sure you get your orders in ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Not only that, John has agreed to use the names of everyone who pre-order's before Friday October 22nd to create a special collage page for inclusion in the book! If you have already ordered you are already guaranteed to be included (if you don't want your name included please let us know by October 22nd).
Remember, EVERY single copy of Mr Rotten's Scrapbook is personally hand-signed, and includes unique hand-doodled centre page artwork (not reproduction). Real, not fake. High quality and hand-bound - just like Mr Rotten.
As well as countless photographs you've never seen before, (80% at last count - Mr Rotten and company have been raiding their archives!) buying the book also gives you a 1-in-7.5 chance of a live face-to-face webchat with the man himself via the Golden Ticket. Will you find one in your book...
Every copy of the full colour 250+ page book also includes a picture disc 12” vinyl featuring live 2009 PiL recordings and spoken-word outtakes from John including Mr Rotten's Nursery Rhymes. Yes, really.
Mr Rotten's Scrapbook is for life not just for Christmas. It isn't mass produced - it's not made in Taiwan. It's quality over quantity. Content over contempt. Mr Rotten's Scrapbook is far more than just a book.
This high-end piece of art is strictly limited to 750 copies worldwide (all numbered) and is available for pre-order NOW via the ConcertLive website. It is a genuine collectors item. There will be no giveaways or free copies distributed.
See www.concertlive.co.uk/mrrottensscrapbook for more information including sample pages and a handwritten introduction from Mr Rotten...
PS: Mr Rotten would like to point out that the reason he has a sore wrist at the moment is because he's been writing out captions and stories for the book and it's for absolutely no other reason, honest...
October 11th, 2010
Mr Rotten's Scrapbook Pre-sale now open!
Pre-sale for John Lydon's strictly limited edition photograph book 'Mr Rotten's Scrapbook' opens today, Monday, October 11th at 12pm (midday). If you previously registered an interest you should have received a special email this morning allowing you to pre-order at 10am.
See www.concertlive.co.uk/mrrottensscrapbook for more info on the book including sample pages and a handwritten introduction from Mr Rotten...
Mr Rotten’s Scrapbook – Pre-Order active from Monday 11th October 2010
What is it?
An exciting and intimate journey through John Lydon’s life, from inception to now, in high quality pictures and hand written text commentary.
Large format ‘coffee table’ style. 14” x 14” 250+ pages.
Strictly limited edition - only 750 pieces worldwide – each one uniquely numbered 1 -750.
Quarter bound in high quality finish with engraved plaque and born date.
Over 80% content never seen before, including many personal images and hand written quotes.
Unique centrefold feature - every book hand signed and doodled by Mr Rotten!
Each book includes a 12” picture vinyl, hand built into the back cover of each book. containing 2009 live PiL recordings, plus exclusive John Lydon spoken-word outtakes!
Each book hand bound and comes in special protective slipcase with gold blocking.
Pre Order price from 11th October - £379
Retail price from 1st December - £449 (if there are any left!)
Save £70 if you pre-order before 1st Dec.
Golden Ticket
100 of the 750 books will contain a special golden ticket. this gives the bearer the opportunity to have a one on one chat with the man himself! a 10 minute webcam chat, face to face, ask john anything you like!
First 50 orders guaranteed 1-50 numbering
First 100 orders, guaranteed delivery before christmas. Each book takes approx 2 days work for 1 person to hand produce.
See www.concertlive.co.uk/mrrottensscrapbook for more information including sample pages and a handwritten introduction from Mr Rotten...
October 8th, 2010
John Lydon Photographic Book Pre-Sale begins Monday!
Quick reminder that Pre-order for John Lydon's strictly limited edition photographic book begins this Monday, October 11th. If you registered your interest via our email you will receive an email on Monday morning before anyone else. Copies are strictly limited to 750. Email via this link to register your interest now!
For more info on the book see News September 27th below.
October 5th, 2010
A special one hour interview with John Lydon will be broadcast on BBC6 Music this weekend. 'The First Time With John Lydon' will look at John's music career to date. BBC6 Music, Sunday, October 10th 2010 at 12pm (midday). The show will later be available via the BBC iPlayer service.
September 27th, 2010
John Lydon Photographic Book!
Exciting announcement, there is a book coming!
John Lydon is proud to announce that he is releasing an exclusive, limited edition, photographic book, documenting his life in pictures, from birth until now.
The book will contain many unseen images of his life, career and more, including handwritten commentary and quotes from the man himself.
Strictly limited to 750 pieces worldwide, large format 14” x 14”, hand signed centrefold, hand bound, unique numbering, this is not to be missed!
Pre-order will be active from 11th October 2010, released on 1st December 2010.
The first 50 people to pre-order get guaranteed edition numbering between 1-50.
100 ‘Golden Tickets’ will be inserted randomly into the 750 books, a 1 in 7.5 chance of finding one! – more info to come on that!
Register your interest and we will ensure you are first to receive excerpts/spreads from the book before the pre-order goes active.
Get ready for something very special indeed!
You have been warned...
Email via this link to register your interest now!
September 6th, 2010
PiL concluded their European Tour in fine style this weekend with two outstanding appearances at Electric Picnic in Ireland and Bingley Music Live in Bradford.
We've added a selection of your Tour Reports, pix, and YouTube clips to the Tour Reports and Reviews page. We've also added Press Interviews and Reviews.
Look out for a review of PiL's appearance at Oxford in this months Mojo Magazine.
Interiew and Press Conference from PiL's Israel visit last week. See the Tour Reports and Reviews page for reviews. See Press Reviews for more press conference and live images.
Press Conference
TV Interview
August 16th, 2010
PiL have been confirmed as special guests at the Bingley Music Live Festival in Myrtle Park, Bradford, UK on Saturday, September 4th.
Bingley Music Live Festival, Myrtle Park, Bradford, UK, September 4th 2010
(tickets on sale now) (special guests)
See their website for full ticket info etc.
July 29th, 2010
We've added a selection of Press Reviews / Pix and Tour Reports and Reviews from the UK tour to the site over the last couple of days.
There is also a new interview with Mojo Magazine - John Lydon interview (external link)
Excerpts from Clash Magazine
"Bass player Scott Firth decimated any lingering memory of Wobble with his shuddering bass"
"At the end of the set everyone leaving (the crowd) were electric, fully charged and had a smile on their face"
Clash Magazine, July 29th 2010 - Glasgow ABC review (external link)
Many, many more reviews in our Reviews section! Don't forget your reviews and pix in Tour Reports and Reviews.
Thank you.
Please note: Due to technical problems outwith our control there has been delays updating the site over the past few days. We apologise and fully expect them sorted ASAP.
July 24th, 2010
Following on from Leftfield's announcement to pull-out of their appearance in Israel - we can assure you Public Image Limited will absolutely NOT be canceling.
PiL - Heineken Music Conference Festival, Tel-Aviv, Israel, August 31st 2010
July 20th, 2010
To clear up any confusion regards the funding/backing of the forthcoming PiL documentary.
The company Artists Public Domain are the sole company backing the production of the documentary. One of the company 'Artists Public Domain' co-founders is also a co-founder of DFA Records to whom LCD Soundsystem are signed. LCD Soundsystem however have no direct association with the production of this documentary.
July 18th, 2010
PiL UK Tour starts tomorrow! Send us your Tour Reports and Reviews. As you've read the PiL 2009-10 shows have been outstanding! Don't miss out.
London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, UK, July 19th 2010
(tickets on sale now)
Bristol,
O2 Academy, UK, July 20th 2010
(tickets on sale now)
Oxford, O2 Academy, UK, July 21st 2010
(tickets on sale now)
Leeds, O2 Academy, UK, July 23rd 2010
(tickets on sale now)
Liverpool, O2 Academy, UK, July 24th 2010
(tickets on sale now)
Glasgow, O2 ABC, UK, July 26th 2010
(tickets on sale now)
See our Shows page for all announced dates; including Festival appearances.
You can watch John's interview on Sky News via the link below.
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