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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8 Jan 2024
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
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MDMArchive retweeted
3 Nov 2024
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: tinyurl.com/4h7k4xd2
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MDMArchive retweeted
29 Oct 2024
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: tinyurl.com/5hf6ptcm
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29 Oct 2024
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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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27 Oct 2024
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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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26 Oct 2024
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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25 Oct 2024
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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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20 Oct 2024
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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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18 Oct 2024
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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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10 Oct 2024
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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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5 Oct 2024
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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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4 Oct 2024
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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
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MDMArchive retweeted
2 Oct 2024
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: tinyurl.com/mr2z52ux
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1 Oct 2024
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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28 Sep 2024
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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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MDMArchive retweeted
25 Sep 2024
Our Fran is very pleased that Hologram Studios is part of the Stockport Music Story!
#hologramstudios #stockport #amrstudios
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22 Sep 2024
Fast approaching! Get your tickets for the in conversation with @DJPAULETTE & @KarenGabay as part of Louder Than Words Festival
#louderthanwordsfestival #djpaulette
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22 Sep 2024
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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
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MDMArchive retweeted
20 Sep 2024
Calling ALL aspiring music writers!
Our #Louder2024 #WilkoJohnsonWritingAward is now OPEN for entries
All details here: louderthanwordsfest.com/wilk…
Enter for the chance to win a host of fabulous prizes & get your piece published for wider consumption!
Supporting the next generation!
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Steve Shy, Dirty North, Deb Z
2012
Steve Shy enjoying a cig break at home in Fallowfield, in his Dirty North t-shirt and marigolds.
Circa 2012.
Photo credit to Deb Z.
Added 15th May 2023 by yvw
#steveshy
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Henrietta Smith Rolla
2018
AFRODEUTSCHE born Henrietta Smith-Rolla is a British born Ghanaian/Russian/German composer, producer, singer, DJ and radio presenter, based in Manchester. @AFRODEUTSCHE_AD #VIDEOJAM
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