To celebrate 20 years since it first opened its doors, Hard Rock Cafe® Manchester announced it will create “Manc You For The Music,” a 20-track virtual album that highlights the city’s musical past, present and future.
The playlist will be compiled by a panel of music professionals including writers, promoters, musicians and producers, with suggestions from the public, and made available to stream through Spotify on 25 September 2020.
Confirmed panellists include:
Nihal Arthanayake – presenter, BBC Radio 5 Live
Jane Beese – Head of Music at Manchester International Festival
Rivca Burns – Festival Manager and Director of Sounds From the Other City Festival
Julie Cullen – Managing Editor, BBC Radio 5 Live
Andy Hargreaves – drummer, I Am Kloot
Rob Kerford – owner and managing director, Sonic PR
Damian Morgan – Head of Careers and Industry Liaison at BIMM Manchester
Pete Paphides – music journalist and broadcaster, author of Broken Greek
DJ Paulette – Hacienda (Mcr), Glitterbox, Reform Radio, Worldwide FM
Rowetta – Mancunian singer/songwriter (Happy Mondays, Todd Terry, Swedish House Mafia)
“Hard Rock has been at the heart of Manchester for 20 years, and we are thrilled to celebrate not just our birthday, but the amazing music that this fantastic city has produced,” said Aneta Jarzmik, General Manager at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester.
“We can’t wait to see the tracks that are suggested and those that make the final cut. Hopefully, there will be some stone-cold classics as well as a few surprises in there.”
For additional information about Hard Rock Cafe Manchester or to make a reservation, visit www.hardrockcafe.com/location/manchester/.
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