MDMArchive

Manchester Digital Music Archive is an online user-led archive celebrating Greater Manchester music and its social history. Photo: Al Baker

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Our new website is now live!

curated content, videos, audio and images, Still as simple to upload your images and stories! Thanks @StarBeak
@alsurtees @Abigail_Ward_DJ @Mat_Norman @doodlebugnugget @KazGabay @Janeydonald

https://t.co/538oHhkMuR

[Louder Than Words @Lthanwordsfest]

What a way to spend a Friday night! Why not treat yourselves to a #FridayNightPass & choose events from @kidcongopowers @JonSavage1966 @sladeforlife @msmirandasawyer @DJPAULETTE & our annual #ClubCulture panel with @DJWrong
All Passes available here: https://t.co/5NJimTanyq

[Louder Than Words @Lthanwordsfest]

What a treat of an event for our #Louder2024 weekend!
Over the moon that @terrychristian will be hosting #LindsayReade in conversation, talking all things #TonyWilson #Manchester & more
Sat 16 Nov, 2pm @innsideuk
All tickets: https://t.co/RWRYfnhZAI

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Vinyl Exchange
2000

This was how Vinyl Exchange, Oldham Street, looked when I started working there in 1998.

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times, etc.
Added 12th February 2014 by Abigail

#recordstore #vinylexchange

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Doves
2002

Front cover of French music magazine ' Magic- revue pop moderne', for the release of ' The Last Broadcast'.
Added 2nd May 2009 by Alastair

#doves

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Don”t forget to get your tickets for this in conversation! Fast approaching. It’s been quite a year for @DJPAULETTE and her book, come listen to @KazGabay in conversation, hear first hand.

@Lthanwordsfest @MASSmcr

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The Moonrakers, The Dominoes
Land O' Cakes
1963

The Moonrakers. They were taken in 1963 at a pub in Manchester called the Land O' Cakes.

Brian Braudhurst - lead guitar
Pete Walsh - drums
John Collins - rhythm guitar
Tony Kennedy - bass guitar

#themoonrakers

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Claud Cunningham
Contact theatre
1999

Black Angel was a night promoted by DJ Claud Cunningham

Black Angel attempted to confront the lack of visibility of black and Asian women within Manchester's predominantly white, male, house music-orientated gay scene.
#blackangel

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Pete Maclaine and the Dakotas
1961

Publicity shot 1961, shows original founder members

l-r

Robin Macdonald Rythm guitar
Pete Maclaine Vocals
Tony Bookbinder Drums
Ian Fraser Bass guitar
Bryn Jones Lead guitar

#petemclaine #thedakotas #60smusic #beat

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Bamford Blues Band
1986

Some moody publicity shots of the band taken down on the Bridgewater Canal towpath somewhere near Hulme Locks. L-R; Cliff Milner, Lynne B, Duncan "Jim" Moore, Paul B, Ian Wood.

#bamfordbluesband

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Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds, Ed Banger
1977

Pic sent in by Ed Banger

I have no idea what year this was, so help me out!
Added 23rd February 2009 by Abigail

#edbangerandthenosebleeds

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The Ting Tings
Islington Mill
18th May 2008

the tings celebrate their No. 1 slot in the charts by playing a gig at the Academy 2 and having an aftershow party at islington mill.

this banner was put up on the gate...
#thetingtings #islingtonmill

[Louder Than Words @Lthanwordsfest]

Wowzers! In partnership with @MDMArchive we canNOT wait have @DJPAULETTE with us at #Louder2024!
Join DJPaulette in conversation with host @KazGabay talking Life & Lessons of a Black Woman DJ
Fri 15 Nov, 6.30pm @innsideuk #Manchester
All tickets: https://t.co/JbY0z6YlTU

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@continuumizm @KazGabay may know more?

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This years @Lthanwordsfest event from @MDMArchive

@DJPAULETTE in conversation with @KazGabay

Welcome to the club: life and lessons of a black woman DJ.

It’s been a phenomenal year for Paulette, come join the conversation. Tickets @Lthanwordsfest

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Kath McDermott, Mike Hux
Home (Club)
14th February 1991

Slut Hut Valentine Ball at Home, Ducie St
Added 27th September 2024 by Stephen Kingston
@kathmcd22 #stephenkingston

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@SGosneyHughes @DJPAULETTE @KarenGabay Usually to time yes, if delays only around 5/10 mins max as schedule is busy for LTW

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Fast approaching! Get your tickets for the in conversation with ⁦@DJPAULETTE⁩ & ⁦@KarenGabay⁩ as part of Louder Than Words Festival
#louderthanwordsfestival #djpaulette

[Advanced Media Restoration Ltd. 🇬🇧 @AMRStudios]

@StrawberryNorth @MDMArchive @SMBC_Museums @neworder @Happy_Mondays @acrmcr @DuruttiColumn @officialmoz @PeterWadsworth @SevenMilesOut @Stockr__m Our Fran is very pleased that Hologram Studios is part of the Stockport Music Story!

#hologramstudios #stockport #amrstudios

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Royal Northern College Of Music (RNCM)
1980

RNCM from Booth Street East. Anyone remember that façade?
Added 10th November 2015 by rncmarchives

Featured in the following Online Exhibitions:
RNCM Archives

#RNCM

[Louder Than Words @Lthanwordsfest]

Calling ALL aspiring music writers!
Our #Louder2024 #WilkoJohnsonWritingAward is now OPEN for entries
All details here: https://t.co/ZLbpkv4Vs8
Enter for the chance to win a host of fabulous prizes & get your piece published for wider consumption!
Supporting the next generation!