Peter Hook wrote the basslines that made Joy Division and New Order sound like nothing else, and with The Light he plays them the way they were meant to be heard - loud, high on the neck, front and centre. Brooklyn Paramount is a restored 1928 movie palace with plaster ornament everywhere, which gives the set an unexpectedly cathedral-like frame. If you have ever wanted to hear those records live from the source, this is the closest you get.
What to expect
A general-admission floor under a gilded ceiling, with a set that mines the Joy Division and New Order catalogues rather than doing new material. Hook fronts the band as well as playing bass, and the shows tend to run long. Get there early if you want the barrier or a spot with good sightlines in the balcony.
Good to know
- Brooklyn Paramount sits on top of a huge subway hub; the B, Q, R, 2, 3, 4 and 5 all stop within a block
- The floor is standing; the balcony has seats if you would rather sit
- It is a restored theater, so the room is worth arriving early just to look at
- Bag policy is enforced at the door, so travel light
- Downtown Brooklyn empties out at night, so plan where you are eating before the show
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Common questions
Does Peter Hook play Joy Division material?
The Light's whole premise is performing the Joy Division and New Order catalogues live, so yes, that is the bulk of the set.
What kind of venue is Brooklyn Paramount?
It is a restored 1928 movie palace on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Downtown Brooklyn, converted back into a concert hall with a standing floor and a balcony.
Is there a support act?
The listing does not name a support act, so plan around the advertised start time rather than assuming a late headline slot.
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