In this episode of CottonmouthMCR we talk to Dave Haslam about his memoir ‘Sonic Youth slept on my floor’ about DJing, writing, the Hacienda, Manchester, the growth of superclubs and superstar DJs, mid-life crises and the power of music.
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CottonmouthMCR is a place to discuss the issues affecting the Manchester city centre business community.
Through our podcasts, we take a positive outlook on our great city, reflecting on growth, change and innovation. We also provide some background material that will help businesses deal with some of the big issues facing them.
We look at some serious issues such as rough sleeping, security and transport. We talk about the history of the city centre (including in some surprising ways). And we interview major players in the city, from cultural to business to political leaders.
If there’s anything you’d like to see covered that could help your business, please contact us.
CottonmouthMCR is brought to you by CityCo, The City Centre Management Company.
The series is hosted by Vaughan Allen, Chief Exec of CityC0 & Manchester City Centre Business Improvement District.
The theme is an edit of ‘Hoodratz mix ‘93’ by Richard Jonas from freemusicarchive. It is used under an attribution, non commercial, sharealike licence.
Ahead of the Manchester Histories Festival we talk to Katy Ashton, Director of the People’s History Museum about the historical dates that made Manchester and her favourite object from the museum’s collection.
Talking to Andrew Brooks, Manchester’s finest photographer of city landscapes about urban exploring, using technology in his work and how the city is evolving.
In this extra long episode of CottonmouthMCR we talk to Paul Martin of the LGBT Foundation, John from BarPop and Tony from OnBar about the history of the Village, what’s happening now and the likely future.
We talk to Tony Martin, General Manager of Afflecks, about the history of the market, how people get involved and the range of sellers currently in situ. And then on to the new Hatch, the Afflecks offshoot on Oxford Road, and plans for the future.
In this episode of CottonmouthMCR we talk to the Royal Exchange’s Executive Director Mark Dobson and Artistic Director Sarah Frankcom about the history of the theatre, its radical past, its youth programmes, the wonderful building and its place in the city.
In this episode of CottonmouthMCR we chat to Clare Devaney, founder of citizen-i and ex-Research Fellow with the RSA about citizen engagement, inclusive growth, how communities can be involved in change and the ‘fourth way’ for economics.
We interview chef Mary-Ellen McTague about the Manchester Art Gallery Café, the change from fine dining, why kids can pay what their parents want, and what the future holds.
Nick Merriman, Director of Manchester Museum, talks about its history, the importance of University museums, what the next developments are, the role of museums in society, and lots more.
Paul Dennett has been City Mayor of Salford for just over a year. Here he talks about what he does, the inspiration he finds in the people of Salford, his role in Andy Burnham’s cabinet, the issue of homelessness and the need for developers and companies investing in the city to give back.
Barney and Stan met in school, and have pursued parallel paths since then as illustrators and designers. They talk about being creative entrepreneurs, not being paid, negotiating fees, what the scene is like in Manchester, and the frustrations and pleasures of their careers.
Talking to Paul Hales from Costa, Lisa Kay from Kiehls and Manchester BID Manager Phil Schulze, about retail in Manchester city centre.