FAC51 The Haçienda presents - HAÇIENDA THREADS

 FAC51 The Haçienda presents 

Wednesday October 9th - New Century Hall, Manchester

The music. The fashion. The nights. The people. The love. These are the threads that came together to make the Haçienda great!

Celebrate the club that changed everything in this official book, told through evocative photographs and eye-witness accounts of the people who were there -from the musicians, DJs and fashion designers, to performers, clubbers and staff.

Sincethe openingnight on 21st May 1982 until itclosed its doors in 1997, the Haçienda was the last word in music, fashion and world-beating club culture. A cathedral of the alternative, it played a formative part in the careers of many artists, and was a focal point of the dance music and acid house scenes. Its spirit lives on in the shape of globally loved Haçienda events, which continue to bring joy to veteran and new clubbers alike.

With contributions from Peter Hook, John Cooper Clarke, Bez, Noel Gallagher, Rowetta, Mani, Irvine Welsh,Andrew O'Hagan, Mike Pickering, Todd Terry andRoger Sanchez - as well as Haçienda staff,club-goers and many more.

The Manchester launch will be something a little bit different as FAC51 The Haçienda takes over the historic New Century Hall for a special book launch that promises to be anything but ordinary. This unique event will celebrate the vibrant story of The Haçienda with an engaging roundtable discussion featuring key figures from the iconic venue’s history.

Join us ‘In Conversation’ as we dive into the stories and memories that defined a generation. The panel will be hosted by the journalist Paul Flynnand will feature renowned figures from the Haçienda alumni, including Peter Hook, resident DJs Graeme Park and Greg Wilson, general manager Ang Matthews andFlesh promoter Paul Cons. Also joining the discussion, we have  fashion designer Ian Griffiths, Manchester’s alt-cabaret legend ‘The Divine’ David Hoyle. Angela Murray of the legendary fetish label 'Murray & Vern’

This promises to be a thought-provoking debate on the enduring influence of The Haçienda and its cultural significance.

Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase copies of the book and have them signed by select panel members as well as the book’s curator, Rebecca Hook.

Proceeds from the event will be donated between three very important charities: AKT (formerly known as the Albert Kennedy Trust), Mind, and Sarcoma.

Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic of The Haçienda while celebrating the launch of this compelling book. Join us for a night of nostalgia, music, and love x 

The evening’s schedule:

                                      1800  2000 -    Doors & Djs + Welcome Cocktails

                                      2000-2100 -     In conversation 

                                      2100-Onwards-Book Signings

                                      2100 -0130-      Party Time!

*Seating for the “In conversation “ part of the night is limited & is on a first come first basis, as well as standing.