I have a friend who really wants me to go with him to see a show featuring The Human League, Nik Kershaw, Go West and The Choirboys (who I don’t know at all). I have never been to one of these nostalgia circuit things…I assume each band come on for about 30 minutes and as they are headlining, perhaps HL’s set is a bit longer..?

Reader, I am worried about this. My feeling is that Go West and Nik Kershaw will be just fine, perhaps a pared-down band and a good-natured run through of some great pop songs. Much like the recent China Crisis gig.

My worry is The Human League. I think there’s an element of them thinking they’re a going concern and will play it ice-cool and 100% seriously. I suppose I wouldn’t want it any other way…but knowing the local crowd here in NZ and how refreshed they will be by the time the (KF)FHMs come on – there may be open laughter from the f-wit contingent and caterwauling from the cheap seats.

Has anyone seen them in recent years? I really like them a great deal.