Philip Oakey

The Human League Wrap Up Australian Tour In Perth

The Human League have completed their fifth Australia tour with eight shows on this current tour where they performed the classic album ‘Dare’ from start to finish.

Tagged as: 80s, Dare, electronica, Philip Oakey, pop, The Human League, UK

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Phil Oakey, The Human League perform at the Palais in St Kilda on Wednesday 14 December 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Human League Own Melbourne Fans After First Show In Eight Years

by Paul Cashmere

The 80s had its own sound and The Human League were the sound of the crowd.

Tagged as: 90s, Electronic, Giorgio Moroder, Philip Oakey, pop, The Human League

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Phil Oakey of Human League photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

The Human League Play Their First Complete Australia Show For Adelaide

by Paul Cashmere

The Human League have kicked off their headline tour of Australia in Adelaide after a warm-up opening for Culture Club last weekend. One song that is sure to get a run wasn’t originally a Human League song at all but has become one of their greatest hits live.

Tagged as: 90s, Electronic, Giorgio Moroder, Philip Oakey, pop, The Human League

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The Human League’s Philip Oakey Wonders If ‘The Lebanon Was A Mistake

by Paul Cashmere

Philip Oakey of The Human League now wonders if getting political in song with his song ‘The Lebanon’ was a mistake for his band.

Tagged as: 80s, electronica, Philip Oakey, pop, The Human League, UK

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Hozier Covers The Pogues On SNL

Hozier has covered The Pogues Christmas classic ‘A Fairytale In New York’ on Saturday Night Live.

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Joan As Police Woman Joan Wassar On Her Time With The Dambuilders

Before Joan Wassar became Joan As Police Woman she was the violin player in The Dambuilders.

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Wanstock Is Back For 2025 With The Babys and Baby Animals

Wanstock, Geoff Wansbrough’s celebration of the pub rock era, will return to Doncaster in Melbourne in 2025 with not only Britain’s The Babys but also Australia’s Baby Animals, Taxiride featuring Jason Singh, Mi-Sex and Ted Mulry Gang.

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