Neil plays in a group in Newcastle called Dust: Their most popular song is a preposterous affair he has written called “Can you hear the dawn break?”. They are heavily influenced by The Incredible String Band. “We were convinced we would become terribly famous. It was a very kind of stoned seventies but we used to think it was absolutely brilliant at the time”.
‘West End Girls’ hits #1 in the U.S.
Chris and Neil are interviewed live on BBC1 Breakfast TV.
The Pet Shop Boys make a surprise appearance performing at London’s Kensington Palace Gardens at a gala for the Absolute Return for Kids charity. Also performing are the band Mumford & Sons.
Neil attends the Sunday matinee performance of the Closer to Heaven revival at London’s Union Theatre.
A big day in the ‘PSB world.’ Their official website unveils a substantial redesign, along with several major announcements, including the premiere of the new music video ‘Twenty-something,’ the long-rumored but now officially confirmed second single from Super. It’s also announced that the Super Tour will begin in the autumn, including a first round of dates and news that tickets will begin going on sale later in the week.
The Dreamworld ‘Greatest Hits’ Tour, delayed for two years on account of the COVID pandemic, finally begins with its first show in Milan.
Annually 2024 is published and begins shipping today.