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FAC51 - The Hacienda, Whitworth Street West , Manchester - Concert Poster

FAC51 - The Hacienda, Whitworth Street West , Manchester - Concert Poster

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  • £29.99


This Hacienda July 1983 Gig Poster Reproduction captures the raw energy and iconic Factory Records aesthetic of Manchester's legendary FAC 51 The Haçienda during its early, groundbreaking years.

This high-quality reproduction revives the spirit of mid-1983 at the club, spotlighting two of the era's most influential Manchester acts: New Order and The Fall. New Order, fresh off their landmark Power, Corruption & Lies album and the seismic release of "Blue Monday" earlier that year, headlined a memorable homecoming show on Wednesday 20th July 1983—delivering a set packed with post-punk intensity and emerging electronic edge (including tracks like "Age of Consent," "Confusion," "Temptation," and early live airings of "Blue Monday"). Just a week later, on 27th July, The Fall, led by the irrepressible Mark E. Smith, brought their abrasive, relentless post-punk barrage to the venue, cementing the Haçienda's reputation as the vital hub for the city's alternative scene.

Designed in the classic Factory style—often associated with Peter Saville's minimalist yet striking visual language—this poster features the unmistakable black-and-yellow hazard stripe borders (evoking industrial warning tape and the club's Bauhaus-inspired raw concrete vibe), bold typography announcing the month's key dates, and prominent billing for the headline acts. Clean, functional layout with stark contrasts, the FAC 51 logo prominently displayed, and details like gig dates, support acts (where applicable), door times, membership info, and the club's Whitworth Street address.

Printed on premium matte paper to faithfully mimic the original 1980s newsprint/poster feel, this reproduction is available in A4, A2 and massive A1 sizes and is perfect for fans of Madchester origins, post-punk history, or anyone drawn to the revolutionary cultural force that was The Haçienda. Whether framed in a modern industrial setup or displayed raw, it serves as a powerful tribute to the nights when New Order and The Fall defined Manchester's sonic revolution.

Limited edition feel — ideal for collectors, music enthusiasts, or as standout wall art evoking the birth of a movement. Relive the summer of 1983 when the Haçienda was still finding its feet... and changing everything. FAC 51 forever.


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