August 23, 2026

The Human League

We’re thrilled to welcome The Human League to Trentham, a band whose influence has shaped generations of fans and musicians for more than four decades. They continue to captivate new audiences with the innovative sounds and songs they created in the 1980s, work that remains hugely influential today. The group have become a landmark in the British music scene, celebrated for their pioneering approach to music and style, helping to shape fashion, sound, and club culture across the UK, Europe, the US and beyond.

Since their formation in 1978, The Human League have released nine studio albums, including the multi-platinum DARE. alongside four EPs, more than thirty singles, numerous compilation albums, and two US #1 hits, amassing over 25 million records sold worldwide. They’ve inspired multiple generations of artists, created some of pop’s most enduring classics, and achieved #1 singles and albums around the globe. Yet as they enter their fifth decade, they remain fiercely independent and true to their roots.

Support From – Haircut 100

Haircut 100 was formed by Nick Heyward, Les Nemes and Graham Jones after moving to London in 1980. It didn’t take long for them to make waves in what would be a crowded decade for British new wave; their 1982 debut Pelican West peaked at No.2 on the UK Albums Chart and with playful and dynamic tunes including ‘Favourite Shirt (Boy Meets Girl)’, ‘Favourite Day’ and ‘Love Plus One’, remains on the 80s most memorable records.