John Cooper Clarke Concert History

John Cooper Clarke (born January 25, 1949) is a performance poet from Salford, Lancashire, England, affectionately known as the Bard of Salford. He is often referred to as a punk poet, having initially achieved recognition in the late 1970s amidst the flourishing punk movement. His recorded output has mainly centred around musical backing The Invisible Girls, featuring Martin Hannett, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson and Steve Hopkins.

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 15, 1981
John Cooper Clarke Sheffield Polytechnic Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Aug 31, 1981
Siouxsie & The Banshees / John Cooper Clarke
  Photos   Setlists
Gaumont Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Aug 26, 1981
Siouxsie & The Banshees / John Cooper Clarke
  Setlists
Odeon Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Aug 19, 1981
John Cooper Clarke / Linton Kwesi Johnson Marquee - Wardour Street London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 08, 1981
The Damned / The Freshies / John Cooper Clarke / The Freshies

Northern Carnival Against Missiles

  Photos
Alexandra Park Moss Side
Jun 19, 1981 –
Jun 21, 1981
Glastonbury Festival 1981
New Order / Taj Mahal / Hawkwind / Aswad / John Cooper Clarke / Gong / The Sound / Roy Harper / Chicken Shack / Ginger Baker / Talisman / Matumbi / Robert Hunter / Judy Tzuke / Rab Noakes / Supercharge / Hinkleys Heroes / Decline and Fall / Pete Drummond / The Jazz Sluts / Nick Pickett / Ronnie Laine Show all bands
  Setlists
Worthy Farm Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
Dec 27, 1980
Elvis Costello / Squeeze / UB40 / Madness / The Selecter / Dave Edmunds Rockpile / John Cooper Clarke
  Setlists
Resorts World Arena, National Exhibition Centre Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Oct 09, 1980
Pauline Murray And The Invisible Girls / John Cooper Clarke / Duran Duran / The Durutti Column
  Setlists
Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 15, 1980
The Pop Group / The Slits / The Raincoats / John Cooper Clarke / Au Pairs
  Setlists
Alexandra Palace London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 28, 1979
John Cooper Clarke / The Out Southampton University Student Union Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Sep 29, 1979
John Cooper Clarke / Brian James / The Photos Fairholt, City of London Poly London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 28, 1979
The Only Ones / Lonesome No More / John Cooper Clarke / Leyton Buzzards
  Photos   Setlists
Rainbow London, England, United Kingdom
Feb 23, 1979
Public Image Limited / The Pop Group / Linton Kweski Johnson / John Cooper Clarke
  Setlists
Manchester Kings Hall Belle Vue Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Jan 30, 1979
Elvis Costello / Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Richard Hell / John Cooper Clarke / Attractions / Richard Hell & The Voidoids
  Photos   Setlists
Hammersmith Palais London, England, United Kingdom
Jan 27, 1979
Elvis Costello and the Attractions / Richard Hell & The Voidoids / John Cooper Clarke
  Setlists
Gaumont Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Jan 21, 1979
Elvis Costello / Attractions / John Cooper Clarke / Richard Hell & The Voidoids Coventry Theatre Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Jan 16, 1979
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Richard Hell & The Voidoids / John Cooper Clarke
  Setlists
Odeon Theatre Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jan 15, 1979
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Richard Hell & The Voidoids / John Cooper Clarke
  Setlists
Odeon Theatre Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jan 14, 1979
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Richard Hell & The Voidoids / John Cooper Clarke Dundee Caird Hall Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jan 13, 1979
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Richard Hell & The Voidoids / John Cooper Clarke
  Photos
Capitol Theatre Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Jan 13, 1979

Latest Videos View All Videos



Glastonbury Festival 1982
Jun 18 - 20, 1982
 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Brian Lr


Latitude Festival 2021
Jul 22 - 25, 2021
 Southwold, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Skdotcom


Latitude Festival 2021
Jul 22 - 25, 2021
 Southwold, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Skdotcom


Latitude Festival 2021
Jul 22 - 25, 2021
 Southwold, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Skdotcom


Latitude Festival 2021
Jul 22 - 25, 2021
 Southwold, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Skdotcom


Latitude Festival 2021
Jul 22 - 25, 2021
 Southwold, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Skdotcom

Latest Photos View All Photos


Latitude Festival 2021 on Jul 22, 2021 [303-small]

Latitude Festival 2021
Jul 22 - 25, 2021
 Southwold, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Skdotcom

Latitude Festival 2021 on Jul 22, 2021 [304-small]

Latitude Festival 2021
Jul 22 - 25, 2021
 Southwold, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Skdotcom

Latitude Festival 2021 on Jul 22, 2021 [305-small]

Latitude Festival 2021
Jul 22 - 25, 2021
 Southwold, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Skdotcom

Elvis Costello / Attractions / Richard Hell & The Voidoids / John Cooper Clarke on Jan 5, 1979 [062-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions / Richard Hell & The Voidoids / John Cooper Clarke
Jan 5, 1979
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Steve Taylor

John Cooper Clarke on Oct 23, 2014 [436-small]

John Cooper Clarke
Oct 23, 2014
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Steve Taylor

Field Day 2017 on Jun 3, 2017 [719-small]

Field Day 2017
Jun 3, 2017
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Maf Daniel

Latitude Festival 2010 on Jul 15, 2010 [598-small]

Latitude Festival 2010
Jul 15 - 18, 2010
 Southwold, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Skdotcom

Big Day Out (Gold Coast) on Jan 21, 2007 [844-small]

Big Day Out (Gold Coast)
Jan 21, 2007
 Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
  Uploaded by Martin S

John Cooper Clarke / Mike Garry on Sep 19, 2023 [072-small]

John Cooper Clarke / Mike Garry
Sep 19, 2023
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Betweenhereandthere

John Cooper Clarke / Mike Garry on Mar 15, 2024 [091-small]

John Cooper Clarke / Mike Garry
Mar 15, 2024
 Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Phil Harris

John Cooper Clarke / Mike Garry on Mar 15, 2024 [096-small]

John Cooper Clarke / Mike Garry
Mar 15, 2024
 Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Phil Harris

Squeeze / John Cooper Clarke on Nov 19, 2022 [265-small]

Squeeze / John Cooper Clarke
Nov 19, 2022
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Nicole ⎕

Punk
Post-Punk
New Wave
Spoken Word
Madchester
Poetry
Slam Poetry
Poet
Show more genres
Open YouTube Playlist

View Concert

2024 5 concerts
2023 12 concerts
2022 31 concerts
2021 8 concerts
2019 7 concerts
2018 22 concerts
2017 5 concerts
2016 30 concerts
2015 32 concerts
2014 30 concerts
2013 12 concerts
2012 4 concerts
2011 11 concerts
2010 10 concerts
2009 5 concerts
2008 3 concerts
2007 8 concerts
2005 2 concerts
2004 4 concerts
1995 1 concert
1991 1 concert
1988 1 concert
1987 2 concerts
1986 3 concerts
1984 2 concerts
1983 2 concerts
1982 5 concerts
1981 8 concerts
1980 3 concerts
1979 14 concerts
1978 9 concerts
1977 2 concerts
 Aphonia
 Lee Burgess
 Tedmcgrory
 Joey Shepherd
 Linc
 Gloveg3
 Christamalone
 Katie Wisniewski
 Longgoneloser
 Kierankrud
 Mellowdoubt
 Gregory
 Jonnymac Ratm
 Abi Harper
 Rhiannonrose30
 Silent Sentinel
 Frames05
 Nfgkat
 Stephenjgrant

Sign Up or Login to comment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has John Cooper Clarke had?

John Cooper Clarke has had 294 concerts.

What genre is John Cooper Clarke?

John Cooper Clarke is most often considered to be Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave, Spoken Word, Madchester, Poetry, Slam Poetry, and Poet.

When is the next John Cooper Clarke concert?

The next John Cooper Clarke concert is on May 14, 2024 at 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.

When was the last John Cooper Clarke concert?

The last John Cooper Clarke concert was on April 04, 2024 at O2 Academy Leeds in Leeds, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does John Cooper Clarke play live?

The songs that John Cooper Clarke performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 06, 2023 concert at Lee's Palace in Toronto, Ontario, Canada:

  1. Hire Car
  2. Get Back on Drugs You Fat Fuck
  3. The Luckiest Guy Alive
  4. Bedblocker Blues
  5. Home, Honey I'm High
  6. Lydia, Girl With an Itch
  7. Necrophilia
  8. Beasley Street
  9. Beasley Boulevard
  10. I've Fallen in Love With My Wife
  11. Evidently Chickentown
  12. Twat
  13. I Wanna Be Yours

As Seen On: