New Order's Morris and Gilbert Withdraw From Touring

New Order has announced that founding members Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert will not be touring with the band for the foreseeable future due to personal health reasons. The news was confirmed in a statement posted on the band's social media accounts on June 29, 2026.

The announcement came as the band confirmed a headlining performance at the Primavera festival in Santiago, Chile, scheduled for November 26-28, 2026. This will be the group's first show in the country in seven years. According to the statement, Morris and Gilbert will not be part of that performance. The remaining touring lineup will consist of frontman Bernard Sumner, guitarist Phil Cunningham, and bassist Tom Chapman.

The statement expressed regret over the situation, noting that the circumstances made it impossible for the two members to participate. The band did not specify the nature of the health issues or whether they pertain to one or both individuals. Morris and Gilbert, who are married, have been core members of New Order since its formation from the ashes of Joy Division in 1980, with Gilbert joining shortly after the band's inception.

This development marks a significant shift for the band's live...