Photograph
Protest
Mayflower Club
1981

“I attended this gig, It was a matinee for under 18's
Sorry I don't remember too much about Protest, but remember The Exploited being a 'Gobfest'”

“Probably best you didn't remember. It was my first live performance ever. The band had only been together a week and some of the material was very suspect. We did improve however and went on to produce records and feature on at least 5 albums. I believe somewhere on the net, 5 or so tracks can be downloaded for free.
The Mayflower was a great venue. It is being reopened at New York, New York, in Manchester, every last Friday of the month, with live bands and the original Mayflower DJ. First opening is in a couple of weeks or so, on 27 May, opening at 8.30 - Should be good!”

“I worked the ticket / admission booth on both the kids and the main gig. Top, top stuff. And the chippy run order for the evening gig was the same as it was for the day!”

“wot happend to sacky an mick stewart”

“No idea. not seen them since 1984, when I left the band and joined Muppet and Simi in The Brigade. Are you Tony?”

“yup its tony”

“i was there...yes it was a Gobfest I got wattie right in the mouth with a big greenie just as he was screaming "DEad Cities"" he coughed and spluttered... Their manager didnt book a hotel and they ebded up staying at Evo's house i think in Newton Heath (Wayne Evans) wonder if he and Wurzel are still alive?”

“Evo is n still in newton heath”

“GEORGE DONALDSON.. Hello. I noticed your post here. I am tommy the young punk rocker who is on your photo with you. I hope you are well. we were mates and used to go to the mayflower together. That pic was taken at your house in openshaw. I would love a copy of that and the others taken that day as I dont have any from my punk youth. I hope you get this. Get me on this email and say hello. x reverend5000@protonmail.com”

“Hello also Phil Riley. I was tommy. your andys mate and one of the mossley punks. hope you well x”

“Hiya Tommy I'm ok mate how you doing iv got a couple of photos of us an and one with hulmie”

“Hello Tommy, I'm very well thanks. I trust all's good with you.”

“hey up George lol. that d be great if you could email me some copies of photos. email is reverend5000@protonmail.com, And yes Phil. I am good. Life has been kind Much love. fond memories of both you and George x”

“hi Phil, hope you are well - I'm really keen to contact you as I want to include Protest in my next book on UK punk bands of the '80s... my email address is: ianglasper@tiscali.co.uk many thanks!”

“Hi Phil did Protest play on the night with Exploited & Varicose Veins? I remember 1st band on singer had a hooded oil skin coat (might of been yellow) getting covered in gob.. Still got my Vinyl Overload ep was a top label Xcentric noise ☝️ Cheers 🍻”