Factory 251, Ground Floor - The Basement

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 ground floor now forms the main live space of the club, “THE BASEMENT”, forming a gritty and atmospheric space for live band performances.