On this day in 1979 (2 Aug), Joy Division played the YMCA, Prince Of Wales Conference Centre, located on Tottenham Court Road, London. This was the opening night of a four-night alternative rock festival held at the venue. In addition to Joy Division, Teardrop Explodes and Echo And The Bunnymen were also on the bill that evening. Other bands to play the event on the following nights included Scritti Politti, Cabaret Voltaire and Throbbing Gristle #joydivision#teardropexplodes#echoandthebunnymen#tottenhamcourtroad#london#postpunk#1979#ymca#throbbinggristle#cabaretvoltaire#scrittipolitti#newwave