Back in London and we loved this funny and poignant show performed by two brilliantly contrasting singers.(And we bumped into Marc Almond there.)
Pet Texts
Pet Texts archive: October 2022
We’ve just played the final Unity Tour show in Vancouver. Thanks to everyone who came to see PSB, Paul Oakenfold and New Order at the 13 dates. It’s been fantastic!
(And also thanks to those of you who met us for following Covid protocols. We were able to complete the tour with no cancellations. Hurrah!)
We will soon start preparing the 2023 edition of “Annually” which, as ever, will include a selection of your letters answered by PSB. So, if you have a question for Chris and Neil, send it in an email with the subject “Annually letters” by Monday, October 31st, to info@beckerbrown.com. (Alternatively, you could leave a question on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.) Details of how to pre-order your copy of Annually will be on this site early next year.
A Ukrainian musician and conductor, Yuriy Kerpatenko, has been murdered by Russian forces in Russian-occupied Kherson for refusing to participate in a concert organised by the occupiers. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends and salute his courage and integrity while condemning the fascist brutality of the Russian forces.
The running order for the final show of the Unity Tour in Vancouver is as follows: 6 pm: Doors // 7 pm: Oakenfold // 7.30 pm: New Order // 9 pm: Oakenfold // 9.30 pm: Pet Shop Boys
“We want food not PCR tests. We want freedom, not lockdowns. We want respect, not lies. We want reform, not a cultural revolution. We want a vote, not a leader. We want to be citizens not slaves.”
A banner hung in Beijing on Thursday protesting against the dictatorship of Xi Jinping. Well said!
The old jokes are the best!
Seattle! You were amazing tonight.
Photo: Twitter/@guywelch2000
Leaving the Chase Center. Great show! (We were in a car.)
The running order for the Unity Tour show at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena is as follows: 5.30 pm: Doors // 6.30 pm: Oakenfold // 7.30 pm: Pet Shop Boys // 9 pm: Oakenfold // 9.30 pm: New Order
There has been a slight change for tonight’s Unity Tour show in San Francisco. The new set times are as follows: 5:30 pm: Doors // 6.30 pm: Oakenfold // 7 pm: New Order // 8.30 pm: Oakenfold // 9 pm: Pet Shop Boys
The running order for the Unity Tour show at Chase Center in San Francisco is as follows: 5.30 pm: Doors // 6.30 pm: Oakenfold // 7.30 pm: New Order // 9 pm: Oakenfold // 9.30 pm: Pet Shop Boys
Hey, Puss, that’s my bag! On our way to San Francisco. Neil x
Soundcheck this afternoon with improvised shade!
We had two spectacular Unity Tour nights at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Thanks to all the friendly staff at the beautiful venue and our wonderful audiences! San Francisco next.
The running order for the second Unity Tour show at the Hollywood Bowl is as follows: 5.30 pm: Doors // 7 pm: Oakenfold // 7.30 pm: New Order // 9 pm: Oakenfold // 9.30 pm: Pet Shop Boys
The running order for the first Unity Tour show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles is as follows: 5.30 pm: Doors // 7 pm: Oakenfold // 7.30 pm: Pet Shop Boys // 9 pm: Oakenfold // 9.30 pm: New Order
We salute the brave young women (and men) in Iran protesting against the murder, violence and oppression ordered by a failing fascist regime. Links below.
Today is Chris’s birthday which he is celebrating in Los Angeles. PSB are looking forward to their two sold-out Hollywood Bowl shows with New Order this weekend.
Afrika Green, Simon Tellier and Clare Uchima (aka the Pop Kids) who are touring with Chris and Neil, have made a birthday song for Chris which also features PSB tour manager, Thomas Stone. Link below.
I loved this excellent and very cool bookshop I stumbled across in Chicago! Neil x
Catching up with our superstar Unity Tour DJ, Paul Oakenfold, backstage in Minneapolis tonight!
Hi everyone. Re-posting this Pet Text from May as a polite reminder….
We just want to apologise that, because of the risk of Covid infection, we can’t shake hands, hug, take your pen to sign autographs etc. We don’t want to catch Covid and have to postpone the tour again! Hope you understand. Neil & Chris xx
(Originally posted May 10)