The Human League 'thrill' packed crowd at Llangollen Pavilion
The synth-pop pioneers delivered a hit-filled set packed with fan favourites as they whipped the crowd into a frenzy. Opening with Sound of The Crowd, Mirror Man and Heart Like A Wheel, they continued with such hits as All I Ever Wanted, Love Action, Fascination, Don't You Want Me before an encore that ended with 80s anthem Together In Electric Dreams.
Kicking off the evening were fellow 80s favourites The Christians and Altered Images, who performed beloved hits such as Harvest For The World, Forgotten Town and I Could Be Happy.
The headlining show from The Human League marked the finale of TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion, which launched on June 26 with a star-studded lineup featuring Texas, Rag'n'Bone Man, UB40 featuring Ali Cambell, James, The Script and Olly Murs. The headline concerts are presented in a partnership between Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor and Llangollen International Eisteddfod.
Celebrating 78 years, the Llangollen International Eisteddfod kicks off on Tuesday July 8, featuring a stellar lineup with headline performances from Sir Karl Jenkins, KT Tunstall, Il Divo, Beyond Time: The Music of Hans Zimmer, Choir of the World with special guest Lucie Jones, and Bryn Terfel joined by Fisherman's Friends and Eve Goodman.
In keeping with tradition, the festival also offers a full daily programme of competitions and field entertainment alongside the headline shows.
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