Legendary bass guitarist Peter Hook remains energetically devoted to music, rock and roll and all the good / bad times that his three decade career with Joy Division, New Order, Factory Records, FAC 51 The Haçienda, Freebass et al have brought him.

Hooky’s been-there, seen-more-than-it all thirty years in the business has seen his bass playing redefine the instrument and inspire countless young musicians. whilst the seminal influence of New Order, and Joy Division continues today, name-checked by modern bands, such as The Killers, White Lies, The Enemy, The Chemical Brothers and Hot Chip.

As a co-owner of The Haçienda and being closely involved with the management of the club from 1986 onwards, Hooky’s turbulent tales and first hand experience of Fac 51 has been recently detailed in his first book, the inside story on that ground-breaking era, “The Haçienda - How Not To Run A Club” published Autumn 2009 to great critical and popular acclaim. A double cd, “Haçienda – Acid House Classics” highlighting many Haçienda classics and mixed by Hooky was released at the same time.

Nowadays Hooky DJs as far afield as Mexico, Asia and The United States exporting the inimitable vibes and atmosphere associated with FAC 51 to events all across the world.

He is a director of The Tony Wilson Experience and is recognised for his generous support for many charities with his time. He remains a passionate advocate for Manchester, its culture and its people.