'The show must go on' - Joy Division Day going ahead despite gig cancellation
By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 30th Jun 2025
Love may tear us apart but cancelled gigs certainly won't.
The second annual Joy Division Day will go ahead despite a late change to the proceedings.
Tribute band Transmission had been due to play at Cinemac as part of the festivities on July 19 but this has now been cancelled due to a scheduling issue.
However, Joy Division Day organiser Trevor Stokes has vowed to press on with the rest of the schedule as planned.
He said: "I am so sorry but this is completely out of mine and the band's control.
"I know some of you will be very disappointed and maybe even angry due to booking hotels and the late notice. I am sorry and I will not let you down further."
Last September, Trevor organised the first-ever Joy Division Day.
As part of this, he hosts tours of 12 stops around Macclesfield, including Ian Curtis' at Macclesfield Crematorium.
Despite the gig cancellation, this year's Joy Division Day tours will still be going ahead, with the first group asked to meet at Sparrow Park from 10.30am to 11am.
The second tour will then meet between 2pm and 2.30pm, again at Sparrow Park.
Trevor said: "Even if only two people show up I will still do the tours, the show must go on!
"My apologies again but I do hope to see you on Saturday, July 19, for a new version of Joy Division Day and my two group walking Joy Division Macclesfield tours."
The tours are priced at £10 per person and you can also contact Trevor directly to organise a tour at any other time.
Elsewhere, The Depot off Chestergate will be hosting a DJ and a mini record fair for Joy Division fans until 9pm.
Transmission, meanwhile, will be playing at Band on the Wall in Manchester on the Friday (July 18).
There is also a free exhibition at the Smolensky Gallery celebrating the life and legacy of Tony Wilson, the co-founder of Factory Records, on until the end of July.
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