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Teaching Resources

We have a range of learning opportunities and teaching resources which can be integrated into your curriculum. Artsmark The Artsmark Award is the only creative quality standard for schools, accredited…

Sounds of the City

Meantime, here in the lanes and back streets were heard the new sounds of the city, as described by a visitor in 1835: “The footsteps of a busy crowd, the…

Rebirth of The Band: 1970s

…the offices of Inner City Music. Frank was licensee in the early years and Anne worked the box-office. With limited funds, Steve and Frank carried out internal and external redecoration…

Latin Music

…as such performing in the city at the time. – Manchester percussionist Dave Hassell That would change in the 1980s as Band on the Wall would become the focus for…

Introduction

…‘Memories of New Cross’, article in Manchester City News, 2.10.1920. 3 Peter Hall, ‘The First Industrial City: Manchester 1760-1830’, 1998. 4 Manchester City Council website – ‘Manchester Firsts’ 5 Eric…

Pubs with Music

…or singers refused to go away on request. (Courtesy Greater Manchester Police Museum, Newton Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester). Whatever the catalysts, the rapid growth of the city, with its mix…

Appendix 2

…Cole and Roper (Manchester City Archives) In 1820 the potato market was moved to the site of the gardens to the east of Shudehill. The land had been leased a…

Further Expansion

…the sitting and dining rooms were offices, firstly of Jazz Centre Society and then of its sibling company, the charity Inner City Music that now owns Band on the Wall….

20th Century History

…the Century Photograph of Swan Street, 1900: Manchester City Libraries, local history unit To be found on Swan Street at this time were William Catchpole’s hatting firm; a herring and…

The Tyson Era: 1937 – 1949

…city: [vii] As children and young people we were always told never come anywhere near Swan Street or the Band on the Wall, because not only the Band on the…

Classical Music

In the 19th century Manchester emerged as an important city for ‘classical’ music. In the first half of the century there were concert appearances by renowned musicians, such as Franz…

Appendix 1

…violence is common and many depredations are committed’.3 The Manchester City News article1describes the lively group discussions at New Cross, ‘a place where the poison of discontent could flow freely,…

New Manchester Review

…breaking all house records by averaging audiences of over 300. At the time, the capacity of the club was just 240 but in the 5 to 6 hours that the…

Corporate Parties

…suit diverse events. Whether you’re planning a gala dinner, a networking soirée, or an end-of-year celebration, the venue’s adaptable spaces cater to various corporate event formats. 2. **Ambiance and Atmosphere:**…

Trustees

Band on the Wall is run on a not for profit basis by registered charity Inner City Music Ltd. We are proud to have the support of our trustees: Stephen…