Public Image Ltd live in concert.
ON TOUR

Public Image Ltd

115
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

75
%
Based on 
115
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Based on 
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Critics Consensus

Based on 115 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Public Image Ltd is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. 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

O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, United Kingdom, (December 27); O2 Ritz, Manchester, United Kingdom, (December 28); Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, (December 29); Cambridge Junction, Cambridge, United Kingdom, (January 6); HMV Empire, Coventry, United Kingdom, (January 10);

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

Music-News.com (UK)

August 1, 2025
100
%
He's been the angriest of young men, a reality TV star and a Eurovision Song Contest hopeful.

UK Music Reviews (UK)

June 28, 2025
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The original godfather of British punk John Lydon and the other three members of Public Image Ltd were on blistering form at Rock City on Friday night for the extra date on their This Is Not The Last Tour that was slipped into their schedule because of the cancellation of The Stone Valley, North, South and Midlands

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.

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Latest Release

End of World (11 August 2023)