Press
Academy 1 (Manchester Academy)
1990

This report from the eve of the Academy Launch includes a great insight to a deal between booker Sean Morgan and SJM Concerts to give the venue first option in concert dates from local artists and visiting bands, a decision that worked brilliantly for both parties. A quick glance at the band names in the monthly listings confirms the success of the partnership.

Taken from the Mancunion newspaper, written and edited by University of Manchester students. With thanks to James Peters at the University of Manchester Archives and Ben Ward at University of Manchester Students' Union.