Electronic pioneer celebrates seminal album on 15 dates across the country
Gary Numan has announced a huge Telekon 45th Anniversary UK tour for this autumn.
Kicking things off in Glasgow at O2 Academy on 11th November, Gary will perform 15 dates across the country concluding with a very special headline show at Liverpool O2 Academy on 30th November.
Telekon was released in 1980 on Beggars Banquet and debuted at the top of the UK Albums Charts. The record featured heavy use of guitars, along with strings and lush synthesizer textures, resulting from Numan’s use of additional machines. Cited by many as an influence, Trent Reznor claimed to have listened to it every day during the making of Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate Machine.
Performing the album live in its entirety, fans can expect to hear classic tracks We Are Glass, I Die: You Die and This Wreckage along with a selection of greatest hits from across his iconic back catalogue.
Iconic Trailblazer
This week Gary has also announced a new live album A Perfect Circle: Live, which captures his triumph Intruder live show at Wembley’s OVO Arena in 2022.
Gary Numan remains a vital force in music and his live performances are recognised for their energy and raw emotion. In 2017 he received the prestigious Inspiration Award at the Ivor Novellos plus a wealth of acclaim in support of his No.2 album Intruder and his remarkable autobiography (R)EVOLUTION, further solidifying his status as a true visionary.
This summer will see Gary Numan play Glastonbury for the first time in his storied career following a series of sold-out intimate warm-up gigs. With an extensive USA tour kicking off in September, Gary will return to the UK for his major headline dates this November. A pioneer of music, Numan continues to push the boundaries of performance and proves that his influence on the electronic and rock genres is undiminished.
UK Headline Tour 2025
Tuesday 11 November – Glasgow O2 Academy
Wednesday 12 November – Newcastle O2 City Hall
Friday 14 November – Leeds O2 Academy
Saturday 15 November – Birmingham O2 Academy
Sunday 16 November – Bristol Beacon
Tuesday 18 November – Cardiff University Great Hall
Wednesday 19 November – Bournemouth O2 Academy
Friday 21 November – London Eventim Apollo
Saturday 22 November – Brighton Centre
Sunday 23 November – Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Tuesday 25 November – Nottingham Rock City
Wednesday 26 November – Cambridge Corn Exchange
Thursday 27 November – Norwich The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA
Saturday 29 November – Manchester O2 Apollo
Sunday 30 November – Liverpool O2 Academy
Tickets go on general sale Friday 20 June at 9am and will be available here and here and here.
Featured image credit: Joseph Cultice Bye
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