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1 Sep 2025

Artefact of the day

Backstage Pass
1989
Added 5th June 2007
by kifs
Photographer Kevin Cummin's AAA laminate for New Order's Technique tour.

Courtesy of Kevin Cummins

This week's video

Scene Stories - From Modelling to DJ Booths: Bill Smart’s 80s Adventures (Pt 2)

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“‘Heavy Reggae Rocker’ by Glass! 😍”
31 Aug
“Thank you for adding this picture. My father ( Bryan Sharp ) was the rhythm guitarist. I remember my nan telling me how my dad would play acoustic and Paul would sing in her house in Benchill.”
29 Aug
“Anyone know whether these songs are available anywhere, online or otherwise? I remember hearing this tape on radio back in 93, Tony The Greek or Meltdown maybe...? Taped it and I'm sure I saw them live too! Chheers.”
26 Aug
“Great pic”
22 Aug
“HA HA ! Left the keyboards out in the rain one night... they never sounded the same again. How's the video making going these days ?”
17 Aug
“I remember being at this gig”
13 Aug
“I’m trying to find the NME and/or Melody Maker reviews of the July 21 1990 gig—don’t suppose you happen to have them kicking around?”
12 Aug
“In reply to Barry b's comment. I too was ta the Hall and Oates gig at the Apollo. It was and always will be one of the best gigs I've ever been to!”
10 Aug
“Hi...i can remember that Parrot.You had the Morticia look effortlessly..* That picture certainly captures pips as it was...for me it was an enchanted cave full of interesting like minded people. i still listen to some of that music...Bauhaus,siouxsie sioux ,the cure etc... looking back i wish i hadn't get so Drunk every time,but just enjoyed the Blissful Gothic Masquerade ball....”
09 Aug
“Hi ...great to see some familiar faces from the Enchanting Pip days.. sad to learn Simon McGrath passed away & so long ago. He was a great guy, i loved it when he was on the Dance floor,he was a great dancer. The girl on the left is certainly Janette {punker]. i remember we share exaxtly the same date of birth & birthday. It would be great to get in touch if youed be up for that Punker,. Those were great times,Pips on saturday.Legends on Thursday. i lost touch with my group of goths .Rustle & Lee coverly.Jacko & Gorden.. i recognize celia & Andrew from another picture,hope your both well. ill see if i can dig out some pips photos. & post them. xxx”
09 Aug

Latest People & Places

Wise Moves - Person Poolie 29 Aug
Bill Smart - Person Mcrscenestories 27 Aug
Redvenom - Band / Artist Mcrscenestories 20 Aug
Matty - Band / Artist Tonia Ranson 15 Aug
Henry's Cat - Band / Artist Tonia Ranson 15 Aug
Jazz In Manchester - Band / Artist Graydale 04 Aug
Greater Manchester Jazz Bands - Band / Artist Graydale 04 Aug
Andy E - DJ MDMAshley 22 Jul
Marple Record Centre - Place MDMAshley 21 Jul
Jackie 'O' - Band / Artist inthesunitiswarm 20 Jul
Green Room Theatre - Place MDMAshley 14 Jul
Ups ‘n’ Downs - Place MDMAshley 09 Jul
Club X - Place MDMAshley 26 Jun
Umberto - DJ drwgovier 18 Jun
I-Beats - Band / Artist Roger B 13 Jun

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