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Factory 251, First Floor - The Loft

Location pin

118 Princess St, Manchester, M1 7EN - 

  • Users

    Up to
    200 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

This building, the home of Factory Communications from 1978-1992, was the epicentre of the Madchester music scene. These days Factory is a first-class live venue, with a near perfect sound & tech spec, and an atmosphere that will enliven any event.

Funktion One Sound system, club lighting, smoke machines.

Venue capacity of 800 over 3 floors.

Head Office of Factory Communications LTD... Built by Tony Wilson. Designed By Ben Kelly. Paid for by NewOrder, Broken by The Happy Mondays...

The First Floor, “THE LOFT” is the label’s old office space. it has become a separate dance floor, with the feel of a VIP section, and fittings to match. The DJ is cantilevered and plays from above the venue’s reception area.

It is perfectly equipped for a variety of events and parties, with a Funktion One sound system, fully-stocked bar, flexible lighting ands a smoke machine.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 200

Theatre

Theatre

up to 200

Catering & drinks

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Natural light

Natural light

Stage

Stage

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

WiFi

WiFi

Other

MORE INFO: - Funktion one F88 tops x 2 - Funktion one Res 4s x 2 - Funktion one F121 Bass bins - Amps: E25 MC2 x3 , E45 MC2 LIGHTING - 16 rows of red neons which are controlled by Show Cad. - 3 Blinders in front of DJ booth controlled by Show Cad. EXTRA - 3 Projectors are situated around the room which preloaded videos can be played on. - VIP seating booth situated behind the bar which bands can use to sit before the gig starts.

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Location