biography_square button_minus button_plus close_artbutton exhibitionarrow_left exhibitionarrow_right follow_button home_sq-artefacetsViewArtefacts home_sq-exhibitionViewExhibitions home_sq-sqaureSupportUs home_sq-uploadUploadArtefact artist dj keyword_3 industry keyword_member magglass newburger onthisday_button profileicon randomiser_button reload_button soundcloud twitter uploadbutton zoom_in
In the last 30 days the archive has grown by 453 new artefacts, 23 new members, 17 new people and places.
Donate
23 Apr 2024

Artefact of the day

Original Artwork
1994
Added 5th June 2007
by doodlebug nuggets
Poster design by M Barnes-Wynters.
Whilst Hoochie Coochie took time out from weekly Fridays at Oscars Manchester screamed for Saturday nights inspiration so...
Welcome Hocus Pocus at Oscars!
Eclectic DJs were born here with
local Manc heroes inc. the likes of Onoeno, Firdos and Fat City's Matt Triggs who mixed childhood memories juxtaposed the contemporary sounds of 94/95
This continued Hoochie Coochie's strong music and art collaboration. The development of the then unknown Mr Scruff with his first EP release entitled Hocus Pocus pays homage to these sessions.
Greeters...singer Alison David (Red Snapper) and fashion designer Fredi ( Jean Michel-Basquiat lover)

This week's video

Woman: Breaking the Rules. Part 2: Melanie Williams

Woman: Breaking The Rules is a project celebrating women in Manchester music. The project, which comprises 5 short films, a pop-up exhibition and several events, is part of our Heritage Lottery-funded Rebel Music programme and is led by MDMA co-founder Alison Surtees.

Melanie Williams won the 'writing' category for her work as a songwriter. In this film she describes her journey in the music industry, including her inspirations and struggles.

Projects

Latest Artefacts

Latest Discussion

“The third photo shows some pieces by Giovanni Gabrieli from his Sacred Symphonies composed in 1615. Musica Rara (which has now been bought out) was an edition where all Gabrieli's Canzons and Sonatas, which only featured brass instruments, were published. Mr Howarth must have numbered the works for a project and indicated the number of voices and instrumentation required. As for the third photo, it's a manuscript by Mr Howarth of one of his fabulous fanfares, which only he knows the secret of. There you have it, I hope I've given you some guidance. Greetings from Switzerland Christian Rudaz”
21 Apr
“Hello, As an unconditional fan of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, I'm passionate about discovering everything to do with this group. For several years now I've been researching on the net to find elements that will increase my knowledge of what will remain the best brass band even after its demise. The comments below are my own, and of my own reflection. If I can help you with Mr Howarth's notes; The first image contains musical modes ( scales ) such as: hypodorian, Dorian, Lydian, phrygian, ionic ( Ionian ), Aeolian. It takes a long time to explain, but it's very interesting. So I invite you to visit the net and see the complete definitions. The names ( on the left ) of Primi Toni, Quarti Toni, Octavi Toni, Noni Toni must be related to the works and related modes ( following columns ). Then the last two columns are perhaps related to the tonality and the writing key of the different voices. The second image should be a commentary on the number 12 in photo 1.”
21 Apr
“Believe this was an Alan Wise promotion and would like to link it into his exxhibition”
19 Apr
“Thanks for posting this up!”
14 Apr
“exeists an mp3 version?”
10 Apr
“Longshot question ... I was at this gig at the Ritz and there was a band who supported them who I thought were brilliant, but I cannot remember the name for the life of me. It was a male band, does anyone know who they were?”
09 Apr
“Julien Robinson's name spelled incorrectly.”
08 Apr
“It's been seventeen years, so you've probably already sorted it, but their single is available to buy on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/release/4028444-The-Days-Fly-EP”
08 Apr
“Are you related to Albert Tatlock?? (Joking)”
02 Apr
“I was there. Definitely very hot. Everyone dripping in sweat. What an amazing evening. Best of times.”
30 Mar

Latest People & Places

John Delaney - Person Artyfarty 18 Apr
Stroke Club - Place yvw 17 Apr
Nigel Maitland - Band / Artist yvw 17 Apr
Jeff Bridges - Band / Artist martineane 16 Apr
Martine Hilton - Band / Artist martineane 16 Apr
Lynn Howe - Band / Artist martineane 16 Apr
Shytalk - Band / Artist yvw 16 Apr
Shytalk Legacy - Person yvw 16 Apr
Leaky Mosaics - Band / Artist yvw 16 Apr
Wendys - Band / Artist Mystical Kenny 05 Apr
Jan Johnston - Band / Artist Mystical Kenny 04 Apr
Peter Donohoe - Band / Artist rncmarchives 03 Apr
RNCM Symphonic Wind Band - Band / Artist rncmarchives 02 Apr
Jonathan Donaghy - Band / Artist Mystical Kenny 02 Apr
Emma Mcmanus - Band / Artist Mystical Kenny 02 Apr

News

MDMArchive in city-wide 50 Windows of Creativity exhibition 26 Oct 20
Abigail Ward steps down 10 Sep 20
CP Lee 1950-2020 26 Jul 20
Suffragette City raised £5300 for local women's charities 17 Mar 20
Suffragette City Set Times 03 Mar 20
SUFFRAGETTE CITY 2020 Tickets Available! 15 Jan 20
23 Apr 2024

On this day in history