The Human League's 1981 Concert History

The Human League is an English synthpop band formed in 1977. Originally a minimal Post-Punk synthesiser-based group from Sheffield, UK, they became one of the most successful New Wave acts of the 80s. The only consistent band member is vocalist and songwriter Phil Oakey. The band's best known configuration was their 1980-1985 lineup of Phillip Oakey (vocals), Joanne Catherall (vocals), Susanne Sulley (vocals), Phillip Adrian Wright (keyboards), Jo Callis (guitar, keyboards) and Ian Burden (bass).

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 21, 1981
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New Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Dec 12, 1981
The Human League / Huang Chung Assembly Rooms Derby, England, United Kingdom
Dec 10, 1981
The Human League Civic Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 09, 1981
The Human League Gaumont Theatre Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Dec 08, 1981
The Human League Aylesbury Civic Centre (Friars) Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Dec 06, 1981
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Rainbow Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 05, 1981
The Human League Rainbow Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 04, 1981
The Human League Royal Court Theatre Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Dec 03, 1981
The Human League Royal Court Theatre Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Dec 02, 1981
The Human League Gaumont Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 30, 1981
The Human League Odeon Birmingham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 29, 1981
The Human League O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 27, 1981
The Human League Lyceum Theatre Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Nov 26, 1981
The Human League Lyceum Theatre Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Nov 25, 1981
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St George's Concert Hall Bradford, England, United Kingdom
Nov 24, 1981
The Human League Apollo Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Nov 22, 1981
The Human League Lancaster University Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
Nov 20, 1981
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The Glasgow Apollo Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 16, 1981
The Human League Royal Court Theatre Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Rock
Pop
Electronic
Soft Rock
New Wave
Art Rock
Synthpop
New Wave Pop
Synth-Pop
Permanent Wave
New Romantic
Sophisti-Pop
Minimal Synth
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2024 25 concerts
2023 15 concerts
2022 13 concerts
2021 17 concerts
2019 14 concerts
2018 41 concerts
2017 21 concerts
2016 40 concerts
2015 7 concerts
2014 24 concerts
2013 21 concerts
2012 29 concerts
2011 52 concerts
2010 27 concerts
2009 22 concerts
2008 40 concerts
2007 26 concerts
2006 37 concerts
2005 26 concerts
2004 28 concerts
2003 40 concerts
2002 16 concerts
2001 7 concerts
2000 2 concerts
1998 33 concerts
1995 31 concerts
1990 1 concert
1987 21 concerts
1986 11 concerts
1985 1 concert
1984 2 concerts
1982 16 concerts
1981 19 concerts
1980 35 concerts
1979 51 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Human League had?

The Human League has had 841 concerts.

What genre is The Human League?

The Human League is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Electronic, Soft Rock, New Wave, Art Rock, Synthpop, New Wave Pop, Synth-Pop, Permanent Wave, New Romantic, Sophisti-Pop, and Minimal Synth.

When is the next The Human League concert?

The next The Human League concert is on June 28, 2024 at Château De Tilloloy in Tilloloy, France. The bands performing are: Soft Cell / Sananda Maitreya aka Terence Trent D'Arby / The Human League.

When was the last The Human League concert?

The last The Human League concert was on March 17, 2024 at Astor Theatre in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

What setlist does The Human League play live?

The songs that The Human League performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 16, 2024 concert at Astor Theatre in Perth, Western Australia, Australia:

  1. Mirror Man
  2. Tell Me When
  3. (Keep Feeling) Fascination
  4. Heart Like a Wheel
  5. The Lebanon
  6. One Man in My Heart
  7. Human
  8. The Things That Dreams Are Made Of
  9. Open Your Heart
  10. The Sound of the Crowd
  11. Darkness
  12. Do or Die
  13. Get Carter
  14. I Am the Law
  15. Seconds
  16. Love Action (I Believe in Love)
  17. Don't You Want Me
  18. Being Boiled
  19. Together in Electric Dreams

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