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FAC51 and Manchester Camerata to stream 24-hour ‘Haçienda House Party’ on New Year’s Eve

The full 24-hour event will be broadcast as a digital reconstruction of FAC51.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 2nd December 2020
FAC51 The Haçienda x United We Stream GM

FAC51 The Haçienda is set to throw its third ‘Haçienda House Party’ with award-winning digital platform United We Steam GM on New Year’s Eve.

And this year, it’s for 24-hours straight, as it chases the turn of the year around the world. 

Beginning right at the start of the day on the Pacific Date Line in Fiji at 10am GMT, the marathon event will feature an impressive line-up of live guests and DJs designed to help households to celebrate the end of 2020 and welcome in the new year.

The entire 24-hour live stream will be broadcast as a digital reconstruction of FAC51, with the DJs performing to a virtual crowd in the original recreated venue.

The two previous FAC51 The Haçienda x United We Stream GM online parties amassed a global audience of millions and provided enjoyment in what has proved a difficult and challenging year, and now this New Year’s party will offer some of the finest international DJs, a gallery of Haçienda regulars, and some very special one-off live performances, all broadcast to raise funds for a number of worthy causes.

The DJ roster for the event is one of The Hacienda’s strongest ever too, but who can you expect to see?

From the New York scene, Danny Tenaglia, David Morales, Todd Terry and Tony Humphries. From Detroit, Carl Craig, and live from Los Angeles, Moby, will all playing one-off, exclusive sets, and meanwhile, over in UK, dance music band Inner City, Phuture, DJ Norman Jay MBE and a whole host of Haçienda regulars spanning the entire history of the club – Graeme Park, Greg Wilson, Jon Dasilva, DJ Paulette, Justin Robertson, Sub Sub, K-Klass, DJ Woody, Peter Hook and the club’s first ever resident Hewan Clarke – return to FAC51.

And, returning for a bespoke one-off live performance, is Haçienda Classical with Manchester Camerata and AMC Choir, produced exclusively for New Year’s Eve by DJ Graeme Park and musical director Tim Crooks alongside the Manchester Camerata Orchestra, musicians and vocalists – including Yvonne Shelton, Melanie Williams, Rae Hall – and some surprise special guests. 

All of the performers involved are giving their time and talents to the event to “boost morale for Mancunians” during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. 

FAC51 The Haçienda x United We Stream GM

Haçienda Classical has seen FAC51 team up with Manchester Camerata since its debut in 2016.

Highlights include sold out concerts at Castlefield Bowl and The Royal Albert Hall, with headline appearances at Kendal Calling, Isle of Wight Festival (twice), and Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage.

Manchester Camerata has been named “Britain’s most adventurous orchestra”, and their long-standing work in the community – with schools, care homes and people living with dementia – shows their great compassion and commitment to the city region.  

A very special tribute to Frankie Knuckles is also planned, as The Frankie Knuckles Foundation will replay Frankie’s 2013/2014 NYE Albert Hall Manchester set, performed within the virtual Haçienda. 

The Haçienda Twenty-Four Hour House Party NYE is being produced, and broadcast exclusively by United We Stream Greater Manchester.

United We Stream GM is free to watch, but viewers can donate via the website, with all income of the stream split 50% for the oneGM campaign, and 50% to charities chosen by The Haçienda – Save The Children, The Frankie Knuckles Foundation, and PeaceMeal in Ancoats. 

FAC51 The Haçienda x United We Stream GM

The oneGM campaign was launched by Andy Burnham – Mayor of Greater Manchester – to raise funds and provide local support to the people hardest hit by the economic impact of COVID-19 in Greater Manchester.

From food poverty, to supporting those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, to providing mental health support, oneGM will deliver funding to organisations working hard to minimise the impact of this global crisis right within all local neighbourhoods. 

During the first UK lockdown, United We Stream GM was watched by over seven million people and the acclaimed project ran for 12 weeks, amassing donations of nearly half a million pounds for 12 different local charities, with some 40 fundraising events broadcast live on the platform.

Speaking on the New Yearsacha Lord – Night Time Economy Advisor for Greater Manchester, founder of Warehouse Project and Parklife, and Executive Producer of United We Stream GM – said: “A few weeks ago, I promised that Greater Manchester would hold the biggest New Year’s Eve event, not just in the UK, but probably across Europe. 

“During the initial 10 week United We Stream run, the most viewed events were the two Haçienda productions [and] we always strive to better ourselves, so we are back, with not only a bigger line up, spanning artists across the globe, but also running for 24 hours. 

“We are the 24-Hour Party People.

“Nothing will stop us from doing what we do best, and at the same time, raising many funds for those in need. The last time I did 24 hours solidly, was quite a few years ago…but I’m prepared to give it another bash”.

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Peter Hook added: “The Haçienda was all about the people from day one.

“This has been a terrible year and my two highlights were our gigs on United We Stream Greater Manchester. For the simple reason that it helped bring people together, entertained so many when we needed it most for some great causes.”

“We’ve been watching the awful turn of events over the past year and realised it was time to round this year off in positive way and bring everyone together again for a great big party.

“This is only way we know how and let’s rave safe in 2021 – from Manchester with love”.

Frederick Dunson – spokesperson for The Frankie Knuckles Foundation – said: “The Frankie Knuckles Foundation is extremely excited and proud to be participating in The Haçienda’s 24 Hour New Year’s Eve event with their special tribute honouring our beloved Frankie.

“He enjoyed his appearances at The Haçienda and for his legion of friends it will be reminiscent to hear him, and celebrate New Year’s Eve.”

“We are thankful to the great group of his DJ friends that are appearing in this historic event”.

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People around the world will be able to watch #HaçiendaNYE from 10am on 31st December 2020 – 10am on 1st January 2021 exclusively via the United We Stream GM website here, or official the official Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and YouTube accounts.

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The ULTIMATE guide to Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour at Heaton Park – tickets, times, setlist and more

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The biggest export in Manchester music history, Oasis, are officially back performing, and they’re about to play five nights right here in Heaton Park this summer.

You can finally ‘Stop Crying Your Heart Out’ over the years spent without the Gallaghers performing together, because the time has finally come… Their momentous homecoming is just DAYS away.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for us Mancs at least – as Oasis are heading to Heaton Park for five whole nights of Britpop brilliance.

Anyway, enough chitter-chatter, you’re here for a comprehensive Oasis gig guide for their Manchester dates, so let’s get stuck in.

Gig guide | Oasis Live ’25 at Heaton Park, Manchester – all the info

Oasis are bringing their reunion tour 'Oasis Live '25' to Heaton Park across five nights in July.
Oasis are bringing their reunion tour ‘Oasis Live ’25’ to Heaton Park across five nights in July.
Credit: Supplied

Oasis UK reunion tour dates

  • Fri 4 July – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium – you can see the scenes from night one HERE.
  • Sat 5 July – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium
  • Fri 11 July – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
  • Sat 12 July – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
  • Wed 16 July – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
  • Sat 19 July – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
  • Sun 20 July – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
  • Fri 25 July – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
  • Sat 26 July – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
  • Wed 30 July – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
  • Sat 2 August – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
  • Sat 3 August – London, UK – Wembley Stadium

Are there any Oasis tickets left for the Heaton Park shows?

We feel like you already know the answer to this one, surely?

Unfortunately, all five of their Heaton Park dates – just like the rest of the domestic shows and, indeed, all over the globe – are completely sold out.

However, you’re in luck: our music counterpart, Audio North, is running an exciting competition that includes TWO tickets to see Oasis Live ’25 right here in Manchester at Heaton Park.

Of course, there’s always the off chance of grabbing last-minute spares from friends, family and via trusted resellers like Twickets and TicketSwap, but always proceed with caution, and you might as well throw your hat in the ring whilst you’re here.

It’s simple: pay a visit to either of Heaton Park’s on-site cafes (The Stables or The Lakeside), order ‘Digsy’s Dinner’, or a little lunch for yourself, and you’ll automatically be entered into a prize draw that could see you and a mate living it large on 20 July for the Burnage boys final night in Manchester.

Oasis Live ’25 reunion setlist – so far, anyway

The Manc Britpop legends have seven studio albums to their name, so it will come as no surprise that the setlist for the ‘Oasis Live ’25’ shows is a hefty one that tries to work their way through most of the big hits, but they do prioritise the first three albums.

No ‘Shock of the Lightning’ there, if you’ll pardon the pun.

Oasis starring in their official music video for 'Wonderwall' in 1995.
Oasis starring in their official music video for ‘Wonderwall’ in 1995.
Credit: Screenshot via YouTube

Here’s the setlist from the first two nights of the Live ’25 reunion tour, as Oasis played a pair of biblical shows at Principality Stadium in Cardiff to kick off their long-awaited comeback. Of course, they’ll most likely tweak and experiment with this lineup of tracks from time to time, but here’s how it looks so far:

  • Hello
  • Acquiesce
  • Morning Glory
  • Some Might Say
  • Bring It On Down
  • Cigarettes & Alcohol
  • Fade Away
  • Supersonic
  • Roll With It
  • Talk Tonight
  • Half the World Away
  • Little by Little
  • D’You Know What I Mean?
  • Stand by Me
  • Cast No Shadow
  • Slide Away
  • Whatever
  • Live Forever
  • Rock ‘n’ Roll Star
  • The Masterplan
  • Don’t Look Back in Anger
  • Wonderwall
  • Champagne Supernova

Die-hard fans will be pleased to hear they do still walk out to their iconic intro, ‘F***in’ in the Bushes’, so there is some representation post-Be Here Now.

What we know about Oasis’ Heaton Park reunion shows based on their first comeback gig in Cardiff
We broke down all the details from Oasis in Cardiff – Night One to see what it could mean for Manchester.

What are the stage times for Oasis at Heaton Park in Manchester?

According to Ticketmaster, the opening times for doors at each of the Manchester shows are scheduled for 3:30pm; however, Oasis’ Heaton Park stage times are yet to be confirmed by the band themselves.

The Principality Stadium gigs saw support acts starting from 6pm (5:59pm, to be exact) with Oasis taking to the stage from roughly 8:15pm.

In fact, pretty much everyone got started a minute early on night one in Cardiff, so we guess you could say everyone involved was just as eager as the Oasis fans themselves.

Heaton Park has a curfew of 11pm, so fans can rest easy knowing they can listen to every note of the seven-and-a-half-minute-long number ‘Champagne Supernova’ without having to stay up all night long – not that anyone is going to be bed after this full-on cultural event.

Anyone wanting to know how excited Liam is ahead of the upcoming shows needs to take a scroll through his X (Formerly Twitter) and you’ll soon see just how excited he is.

Who are the support acts for Oasis Live ’25?

Back in October, just before the official Oasis supports were announced, LG took to social media boldly stating, “Richard Ashcroft or Manic Street Preachers as support”.

He also confirmed the Cardiff set times prematurely, too. Someone should really take his phone off him at this point…

Nevertheless, we were pleased to see Wigan’s finest, Richard Ashcroft, confirmed as the first warm-up act, who had no shame in confessing he was absolutely “buzzing” to be a part of the reunion shows.

The former Verve frontman and the Gallaghers are big supporters of one another, and we’re sure that Heaton Park will erupt into chaos the second ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ plays out this July.

Joining Ashcroft is Cast, who were confirmed to be the second official support act for the UK and Ireland tour, just days after the announcement of the ‘History’ singer.

The Liverpool natives are known for smash hit singles including ‘Walkaway’, ‘Finetime’ and ‘Sandstorm’, joining the younger Gallagher brother, describing these upcoming gig opportunities as “biblical”.

Richard Ashcroft was the first announced support act for Oasis.
Richard Ashcroft was the first announced support act for Oasis.
Cast were the next support act to be announced describing these upcoming gigs as "Biblical".
Cast supported Liam on his Definitely Maybe tour.
Credit: Instagram/Supplied

What are the expected drinks prices for the Oasis gigs?

Although official drinks prices have not been released yet, another one of the biggest dates in the Manchester music calendar, Parklife, took place last month and can be used as a rough calculation.

Spirit and mixers

  • Smirnoff No.21 Vodka- £11.80 for double, £7.90 for single
  • Captain Morgan Spiced Gold – £11.80 for double, £7.90 for single
  • Captain Morgan Black Spiced – £11.80 for double, £7.90 for single
  • Johnnie Walker Black Label – £11.80 for double, £7.90 for single
  • Gordon’s London Dry Gin – £11.80 for double, £7.90 for single
  • Gordon’s Pink Gin – £11.80 for double, £7.90 for single
  • Casamigos Blanco Tequila – £14.80 for double, £10.90 for single

Included mixers: Pepsi Max, Pepsi Max Cherry, 7Up Free, Ginger Beer, Tonic, Soda, Grapefruit Soda

Rockstar Energy drink mixers: Tropical Guava, Peach Zero Sugar, Original – +£1

Pre-mixed cans

  • Smirnoff Miami Peach- £9.50
  • Captain Morgan X Pepsi Max – £9.50
  • Gordon’s Gin & Tonic – £9.50
  • Johnnie Walker & Lemonade – £9.50
  • Captain Morgan Muck Pit Brew – £8.50

Jagermeister

  • Jagermeister Mule – £11.80
  • Jagerbomb – £7.90
  • Jagermeister ice cold shot – £6.90
  • Jagermeister cold brew coffee shot – £6.90

Wine

  • Rose/white wine, 187ml – £7.95

Beer and cider

  • Poretti Lager – £6.65
  • Somersby Cider – £6.65
  • 0.4% Brooklyn Special Effects Hoppy Lager – £5.50

White Claw

  • Blackberry – £7.90
  • Green apple – £7.90
  • Mango – £7.90
  • Raspberry – £7.90
Parklife drinks prices may set the tone for what Oasis fans can expect.
Parklife drinks prices may set the tone for what Oasis fans can expect.
There will be an array of bars and drinks options throughout the park.
There will be an array of bars and drinks options throughout the park.
Credit: The Manc Group

Where can I buy merchandise for Oasis Live ’25?

You don’t have to travel ‘Half The World Away’ to find a good selection of Oasis merchandise, our bustling city is full of it – and we for one certainly aren’t complaining.

Ahead of the biggest Manchester gigs of the year, two exclusive Oasis merchandise pop-up shops have opened – one of them being on the city’s shopping hub, Market Street, which has seen the band’s long-standing affinity with adidas rekindled.

Launching to the general public on Thursday, 3 July, adidas and Oasis have teamed up to open a pop-up shop selling an exclusive 90s-inspired collection.

Over in Spinningfields, the UK’s first official Oasis merch fan store has opened and is part of a larger nationwide roll-out of Oasis fan stores.

There might even be some merch items that have been right under your nose the whole time, like these impressive and colourful tees from jeans mastermind Levi’s in Manchester Arndale.

Any eager-eyed office commuters will have noticed there’s an official merchandise pop-up trailer outside Manchester Central Library at St. Peter’s Square ahead of the five monumental shows.

And of course, there will be merch points spread across various locations in Heaton Park where you can sport your very own Oasis-branded apparel and accessories like a keyring or bottle opener.

There's plenty of t-shirts and Oasis memorabilia at the official fan shop in Spinningfields.
There’s plenty of t-shirts and Oasis memorabilia at the official fan shop in Spinningfields.
You can shop Oasis merch at multiple Manchester stores including Levi's.
You can shop Oasis merch at multiple Manchester stores including Levi’s.
Credit: The Manc

How to get to Heaton Park

Last but not least, if you’ve never been to the massive green space before, your best bet is to travel via tram or other Bee Network public transport. Metrolink services will be running direct from Victoria to the venue during the day, and thankfully, it’s just a case of getting off at the Heaton Park tram stop itself.

From there, you can enter the event site via the North Gate; after the party is over, the Bowker Vale tram stop located near the East Gate is your quickest exit. Please also be mindful that Heaton Park station will also be closed from 9pm due to help with congestion and safety reasons.

Otherwise, the usual Big Green Coaches will also be running from the city centre, which can be booked in advance, and taxis home will be available from Blackley New Road and along Bury Old Road.

There is also official car parking for the site – you can reserve your spot online from £16.80.

The posters of our Burnage boys Liam and Noel have been cropping up around town.
The posters of our Burnage boys Liam and Noel have been cropping up around town.

Throughout the city, there are also lots of official Oasis wayfinding signage which direct any concertgoers to the tram stop at Victoria, which runs directly to Heaton Park every 6 minutes on Oasis gig days.

Alongside this, a shuttle bus service will be running from Lever Street to Heaton Park and back on any of the upcoming Manchester Oasis dates.

The signage will direct people arriving at Piccadilly Station through the Northern Quarter to Victoria Station to either the shuttle buses or the Victoria trams.

And that should be just all the important key information you need to know ahead of what is sure to be nothing short of one of the most memorable nights of your life and in music history.

We’re sure you’re about to have a ‘Supersonic’ night, let’s just hope the weather makes sure to ‘Cast No Shadow’ over these five very important nights of Manchester music history – the last of our puns for today, we promise.

As you were x

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Council organises thousands of FREE activities for Greater Manchester kids this summer

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Thousands of free activities are planned ready for local families to take part in this summer.

With it only being a couple of weeks to go until schools right across Greater Manchester break up for the summer holidays, many parents, carers, and guardians will likely be looking for ways to keep the kids entertained for the six whole weeks before the new term starts – and even better if those ‘ways’ don’t break the bank too much, either.

Thankfully, Manchester City Council has relaunched its Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) to help keep little Mancs active during the summer break.

From arts and crafts, to sporting events and plenty other physical activities, there is a whole host of entertaining things for everyone to get involved with, no matter your budget, making sure no one gets bored over the holidays.

The Council has organised thousands of free activities for Greater Manchester kids this summer / Credit: Senjuti Kundu (via Unsplash) | Yan Krukau (via Pexels)

If you’re unfamiliar with HAF’s long-term goal, it’s to ensure that some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Manchester, aged between 5-16 years old, get the support they need when the school term is over.

Last year alone, the Council says it was able to support a whopping 29,224 local children in accessing nearly 4,000 holiday sessions.

Although HAF is usually reserved for those eligible for free school meals, an extensive range of these free or low-cost activities taking place in Manchester this summer open for everyone to join in with.

For those families who are eligible and a part of the HAF programme, a free and nutritious meal will also be provided at these free events, ensuring that no child has to endure holiday hunger.

“We know the holidays can be a real pinch point for families, which is why schemes such as the HAF programme are so important,” commented Councillor Julie Reid, who is the Executive Member for Early Years, Children, and Young People at Manchester City Council.

“Providing free activities can be a real boost for children of all ages throughout the holidays, allowing them to meet new friends and try out new things – both hugely significant in terms of their personal wellbeing and mental health.

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“There’s lots of great events that will be running over the summer holidays with a free meal or snack included, so if you have not already been contacted to take part, I’d urge families to have a look at our Loads to Do website and see what they think their child would enjoy over the break.”

Check out all the free activities planned on the Loads To Do website here.

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