Classic tunes from iconic Madchester music scene
But last night, generations of clubbers, past, present and future, took that vibe a few miles south to a party on a packed Lytham Green.
The super sounds of Hacienda Classical took many back to those heady late nights - or should that be early mornings?
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Hide AdIt was definitely a case of when two worlds collides, as leafy Lytham absolutely rocked, warmed up by 808 State.
Hacienda Classical draws together two extremes of Manchester’s incredible musical heritage - the FAC 51 beats and city orchestra Manchester Camerata - with the clubland classic anthems rewritten for classical instruments.
Instead of ballgowns and bow ties, the Camerata’s members were in leather jackets and T-shirts.
Presiding over the beats were Hacienda’s leading men Graeme Park and Mike Pickering on the decks - Graeme even taking a moment in the limelight to lend his vocals to New Order’s Blue Monday.
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Hide AdCelebrity anti-fracking protester - and legend of the Madchester scene - Bez took to the stage, showing off his famous dance moves, and even taking over the conductor’s baton for one of the weirdest moments you’re likely to ever see on a stage.
In a seemingly surprisingly political statement, the Happy Mondays star was proudly showing his anti-fracking colours in a Frack Free Lancashire T-shirt.
And to bring the music to a rousing end, Happy Mondays’ singer Rowetta belted Where Lives, a great bonus to the incredible in-house vocals displayed all night.
As is typical of this ever-impressive weekend of music, there were fans of all ages.
Babies bopped in buggies as their grandparents grooved on the grass, all in a delightfully safe setting.
It’s certainly safe to say Lytham Got The Love for this incredible musical showcase.