Public Image Ltd live in concert.
ON TOUR

Public Image Ltd

113
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

73
%
Based on 
113
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Based on 
critic concert
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Critics Consensus

Based on 113 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Public Image Ltd is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall. Public Image Ltd concert reviews describe live shows and performances as compelling, thrilling, eccentric, innovative, engaging, and motivational.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Public Image Ltd concerts? Public Image Ltd concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

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On tour

Boiler Shop, Newcastle Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom (May 30); Het Depot, Leuven, Belgium (June 4); Openlucht Theater Zuiderpark, Den Haag, Netherlands (June 5); Agra-Messegelande, Leipzig, Germany (June 6); Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland (June 12); Dolan's Warehouse, Limerick, Ireland (June 13); Recinto Mendizabala, Vitoria, Spain (June 19); The National Bowl, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (June 22); O2 Academy Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom (June 28); Portsmouth Guidhall, Portsmouth, United Kingdom (July 5)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Bio
Public Image Ltd. (aka PiL), are an experimental band which formed in 1978 in London, England.
Has Performed With
The Selecter
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

XS Noize (Northern Ireland)

October 2, 2023
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Before PiL took to the stage, politically outspoken Irish avant-garde punk producer Meryl Streek exhibited the confidence and talent of an experienced headline act. Meryl Streek demonstrated the things in society that required howling against and a masterclass on how people can effectively howl in solidarity.

UK Music Reviews (UK)

June 24, 2022
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Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of the 70's, Public Image Ltd were at Rock City on Thursday night and front man John Lydon didn't hesitate to remind the crowd what PiL is all about.

The Telegraph (UK)

June 17, 2022
60
%
Absorbing and infuriating, PiL proved they were in no mood for making friends

V13 (Canada)

June 14, 2022
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Punk Rockers Public Image Ltd Get Rowdy with Leeds’ Punk Community

Music-News.com (UK)

June 12, 2022
100
%
In the space of three Queen’s jubilees, John Lydon has transitioned from being a national disgrace to becoming a national treasure.

XS Noize (Northern Ireland)

June 11, 2022
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Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time, The mighty Public Image Ltd played Limelight Belfast on Friday 10th June 2022 – their first-ever show in Belfast.

Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

June 10, 2022
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PiL played to their demographic at the National Stadium, in a show that felt like a victory lap for the legendary punk star.

Past critic reviews published in

Backseat Mafia, New Noise Magazine (USA), Music-News.com (UK), Buzz Magazine (UK), The Scotsman (Scotland) and more

Image Credit

Jake [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

End of World (11 August 2023)