About this event
Iconic music recorded in Rochdale is being celebrated with a new album featuring re-imagined recordings of some of the classic tracks, launched at this very special live concert.
- Who is this event suitable for? For adults and families with teenagers.
- Booking required:
- Book tickets online through Heywood Civic
- You can also book tickets by calling 0300 303 8633.
- Directions: get directions to this event from Google Maps
- Contact: admin@rochdalecreates.co.uk
- Event organiser: Rochdale Development Agency
Rochdale boasts a rich and diverse musical legacy, from Gracie Fields to The Courteeners, Lisa Stansfield to Autechre. Between 1977–2001 it was home to both Suite Sixteen and Cargo Studios on Kenion Street in the town, where trailblazing artists including Orchestral Maneouvres in the Dark (OMD), The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Joy Division, Inspiral Carpets, A Certain Ratio, The Fall and many others recorded some of their most memorable work.
Fast forward to 2026 - Rochdale's year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture and lots of local artists, a choir and a brass band have recorded their version of a Cargo or Suite Sixteen classic at Voltalab Studios in Rochdale, released as a limited-edition vinyl record.
The album is being launched with this concert at the recently refurbished Heywood Civic, with each act performing their track live.
It will be hosted by the Inspiral Carpets frontman Clint Boon, who’ll also be chatting to some special guests as well as introducing the array of local talent including: K-Estate, Micah Stalgic, Desyfer & Emma Konnanov, From The Ground Up, PoolEra, Medley, P*Starr, Blvckout, The Velvet Shadow, Jen Reid, Leo HC, Bloom Music Community and Local Vocals.
Staged in partnership with Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Development Agency this show is part of ‘Rochdale Music Stories’ as part of the town’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture, to shine a spotlight on Rochdale’s longstanding influence on British music whilst promoting the next wave of talent.
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