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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Factory 251
Factory 251 is a grassroots music venue in Manchester City Centre, Manchester. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Factory 251 books Grunge, Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.
Factory 251 (FAC251 — The Factory) is a three-floor nightclub and occasional live-music venue at 112-118 Princess Street, Manchester (M1 7EN), in the building of the legendary Factory Records label. Owned by Joy Division and New Order's Peter Hook, who reopened it in 2010, it runs club nights across indie, dance, Motown and more, and hosts gigs — including This Feeling new-band showcases and tribute shows (its source listing is a grunge tribute night). A storied, still-running Manchester nightlife and gig space.
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112-118 Princess Street, Manchester City Centre, Manchester, M1 7EN
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Manchester venue directory.
Factory 251 books Grunge, Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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112-118 Princess Street, Manchester City Centre, Manchester, M1 7EN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
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