New Model Army

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Critics Consensus

New Model Army is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 1% of all live performers. Based on 54 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that New Model Army is rated as an amazing live performer, with exceptional shows that are worth watching. New Model Army concert reviews describe live shows and performances as eclectic, fierce, and compelling.

How long are their concerts?

How long are New Model Army concerts? New Model Army concerts usually last from 40 minutes to about an hour.

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On tour

The Leadmill, Sheffield, United Kingdom, (October 10); Engine Shed, Lincoln, United Kingdom, (October 11); Tramshed, Cardiff, United Kingdom, (October 12); Chalk, Brighton, United Kingdom, (October 14); O2 Academy Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, (October 18); O2 Ritz, Manchester, United Kingdom, (October 19); Le Forum, Vauréal, France, (November 4); Halle 02, Heidelberg, Germany, (November 13); Sudhaus, Tübingen, Germany, (November 14); MeetFactory, Praha, Czech Republic, (November 15); Capitol, Hannover, Germany, (November 18); Aladin Music Hall, Bremen, Germany, (November 19); Jovel, Münster, Germany, (November 20); Mylos, Thessaloníki, Greece, (November 29); Mixtape 5, Sofia, Bulgaria, (November 30); Control Club, Bucharest, Romania, (December 2); Bradford Live, Bradford, United Kingdom, (December 13); Palladium, Cologne, Germany, (December 20); Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands, (December 21);

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Bradford, United Kingdom (1980 - present)

Bio

New Model Army are an English post-punk/alternative rock band formed in Bradford, West Yorkshire in 1980 by its lead singer and main composer Justin Sullivan. Their name was taken form Oliver Cromwell's anti-royalist military force.

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Critic Concert Reviews

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

May 8, 2025

After 45 years of making politically-charged punk rock, New Model Army rolled into Auckland for the first time…or at least a couple of them did.

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Backseat Mafia

May 4, 2025

New Model Army Set Mary's Underground Ablaze in Furious Return 4.05.2025

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XS Noize (Northern Ireland)

May 13, 2024

New Model Army are celebrating their 44

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Music-News.com (UK)

May 12, 2024

100

“There’s nothing I can tell you, that you don’t already know,” Justin Sullivan, as always, tells it the way it is, and the way it is with New Model Army right now sees them enjoying what seems to be an endless Indian Summer.

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Reflections of Darkness (Germany)

March 9, 2024

New Model Army Live In Concert In Germany at Backstage, Munich, Germany

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UK Music Reviews (UK)

December 9, 2023

With a huge back catalogue of songs, Friday night at Rock City saw a varied and extensive twenty nine song set list from New Model Army, that had a sold out crowd singing along from the off.

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Music-News.com (UK)

December 14, 2022

100

One of the highlights of the winter season, alongside mince pies, mulled wine and the crisp icy-cold fresh air is the annual New Model Army London show. Upgraded to the Roundhouse last year for the covid delayed 40th anniversary

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