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Peter Hook to auction off huge New Order collection

Spanning 400 lots, the collection features awards, instruments and studio equipment from Hook's time with the world-renowned group.

The Manc The Manc - 29th June 2021

Former New Order bassist Peter Hook is auctioning off hundreds of coveted items acquired across his 25-year career with the world-renowned band.

‘Hooky’ – who was one of the founding members of New Order and now plays with The Light – has dug through the archives and rounded up some rare items from his days in the group.

The auction is the second of its kind – with Hook previously passing on memorabilia from Joy Division and Factory Records in 2019.

This latest collection – titled the ‘Peter Hook Signature Collection; – primarily contains items from Hook’s time playing bass for New Order between 1981 and 2011.

The collection features over 400 lots / Image: Supplied

Spanning over 400 lots, the stockpile features awards, instruments (including a large number of Hook’s guitars) and studio equipment.

Other items include The Factory “Blue Monday Anvil” presented to the band by Tony Wilson; Hook’s 2005 NME and 2006 Ivor Novello awards; a six-string Shergold Marathon and original Yamaha BB1200S used across most of New Order’s celebrated output; and equipment including the Prophet 5 Synthesiser And Sequencer used in the recording of ‘Blue Monday’. 

Flight cases, framed gig posters, artwork, limited edition clothing, tour itineraries, records, books, CDs and cassettes are also among the listed items.

The auction for the New Order items will take place in October / Image: supplied

Hook commented: “I always knew that this collection would be the most difficult.

“The highs in my forty one years of New Order’s existence have been incredible alongside the lows.

“Seeing these wonderful items and remembering the fantastic achievements and wonderful adventures we had all around the world did bring a smile to my face and tear to my eye. 

“I really hope those interested in the history appreciate and enjoy the collection.”

The full exhibition will begin on Monday 4 October 2021 and run all week – with the auction taking place on Friday 8 October 2021 at 11am from Omega Auctions HQ in Newton-Le-Willows. 

The full catalogue is available now to order online – with pre-bidding starting from Friday 27 August.

Donations from the auction will be supporting The Christie charity and Epilepsy Society. 

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A big Taylor Swift listening party is coming to Manchester to celebrate her new album

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

An iconic Manchester music venue is hosting a Taylor Swift listening party to celebrate the release of her upcoming album this autumn.

The devil may work hard, but Ms. Swift sure works harder – as less than 500 days since the release of her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor has announced her twelfth LP titled The Life of a Showgirl, meaning the pop titan is back in full force with an era full of glitter, glitz, and showbiz glamour.

To celebrate, Manchester’s historic Deaf Institute is hosting a night dedicated to the newest era, and you’ll certainly be able to make ‘make the whole place shimmer’ as you walk into this Grade ll-listed building this October.

Get ready to hear everything from Taylor Swift’s stacked discography – including her humble beginnings like ‘Tim McGraw’, all the way through to her claiming the title as the ultimate ‘Anti-Hero’.

The DJs on the night will be spinning every single new track from Swift’s twelfth studio album too, all while mixing in some of her other standout songs.

Anyone keen to attend this Taylor Swift ‘Wonderland’ must be over 18 years old, and have their ID with them on the night, as unfortunately, there’s no ‘invisible string’ you can use to sneak yourself into this venue.

And if you’re turning 22 -or celebrating any other birthday – between 4 and 18 October, then you can score yourself free entry into this live music venue too, isn’t that ‘Gorgeous’?

Deaf Institute is hosting The Life of a Showgirl album launch party on 11 October from 11pm onwards, with tickets on sale HERE;

Now you’ve got tickets secured, the next ‘Question…?’ is which era are you dressing for on the night?

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Richard Ashcroft says each Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour date is like a ‘World Cup final’

Danny Jones Danny Jones Richard Ashcroft talking about Oasis reunion shows inspiring him

Manchester music veteran Richard Ashcroft has come out to join Noel Gallagher to discuss just how special this summer’s Oasis reunion shows have been so far, comparing each and every night on stage to “a World Cup final.”

The Wigan legend has been supporting the Burnage boys on their Live ’25 concerts since the opening night at the Principality Stadium.

Following fellow long-standing scouse indie rockers, Cast, for each date, Richard Ashcroft’s own performances have been heaped with praise since day one of the world tour, with many fans praising his timeless vocals and impressive stage presence against the backdrop of the biggest band in the world.

In fact, his own renaissance as part of the whole phenomenon has not only seen excitement build for his first new album in seven years, but he’s even booked a massive arena run amidst all the buzz. Speaking to Virgin Radio this week, he says he continues to feel the weight of each and every gig.

Joining host Chris Evans via video call for the interview on Tuesday, 19 August, the former Verve frontman could only echo the elder Gallagher brother’s sentiment when it came to describing that first night in Cardiff, agreeing that it felt pretty “overwhelming” and kind of “passed like a movie.”

Struggling to fully articulate the magnitude of what has genuinely become a globally observed cultural event, as you can see, he explains that it isn’t just about “nostalgia” and fans rolling back the year; he says that this specific chapter in music history and collective feeling can’t be put into words.

While arguing that “we need to find a new word” for whatever this is, we think the closest you’ll get is the zeitgeist of the moment, or perhaps ‘collective effervescence’.

Having noted that he’s seen Noel a few times since the reunion got underway, Ashcroft insists the 58-year-old seems to be “in great spirits” and “in a good place” since the Oasis comeback began.

We’re sure you’ll agree this was a particularly touching moment from the interview – and not the only one we’ve got this week…

As for his 53-year-old songwriting peer – who the Oasis icon and High Flying Birds frontman has often cited as one of his favourite lyricists of all time and even dedicated ‘Cast No Shadow’ to – Ashcroft could only reiterate his own “respect” for both of the Gallaghers and the rest of the band.

He goes on to wax lyrical about “the power of the song”, too, expressing that even tracks he thought wouldn’t be the biggest favourites, adding that this is “what time does to a tune.”

Describing the entire journey thus far as a “healing, celebratory event” for the thousands who have already, he labelled it nothing short of an “amazing experience” thus far.

That was definitely the case for us here in Manchester when they played five unforgettable nights at Heaton Park.

Even those who didn’t manage to get tickets were still somehow able to create memories to last a lifetime, and what we would argue was one of the most surreal snapshots in music history – at here in Britain, certainly.

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Countless numbers gathered on a muddy hill to listen to Ashcroft and Oasis’ hometown reunion.

As well as reinforcing just how creatively charging the tour has been for him so far – quipping that the 40+ shows overall could either “retire or inspire” him, but has certainly encouraged him to pull out his trusty acoustic guitar and write even more music – there was one comment that stood out the most.

Besides acknowledging how moving it is to see them walking out holding hands, laughing and joking mid-performance, as well as hugging at the end of each night, it was how Ashcroft portrayed how much it means not just him, but those out in the crowds.

“We play like a World Cup final every day and every time I play, I win 7-0; everyone’s on my side, and then they win 22-0 at the end. We’re all on the same team.”

Having just wrapped up the first leg of UK and Ireland shows, with just two Wembley nights remaining in September, the band and their tour mates are set to arrive in Toronto, Canada, for the North America shows this weekend.

You can watch and/or listen to Virgin Radio and Chris Evans’ full interview with Richard Ashcroft down below, and if you’re an Oasis fan, we would strongly suggest you do.

Even Evans looked visibly stirred by Ashcroft’s words, calling them “prophetic and profound.”

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