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  • coliver1980
    Platinum Poster
    • Aug 2008
    • 1862

    The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

    Anyone read/heard this yet? Sound like it is really worth the purchase.


    New Order legend turned DJ Peter Hook has unveiled details of his new book detailing the history of the Hacienda.
    Way back in the early 80s, British nightclubs were generally dark and dank places. Owned by shadowy figures, the only real underground dance scene in the country revolved around Northern Soul - by then, some 20 years old.
    However things were changing. Retreating to New York after the death of Ian Curtis, the members of the newly christened New Order discovered that the city's nightlife was like nowhere else on earth.
    Inspired by the heady mixture of new forms of music, new DJ techniques and an open minded attitude Manchester's Factory records vowed to re-create those clubs in their hometown. Opening as The Hacienda, the nightclub would go on to become one of the most iconic in the history of UK dance.
    Forming the epicentre of Northern life, the Hacienda would become a rite of passage for a generation. One of the central breeding grounds for the Acid House sensation, the club enjoyed huge success.
    However this belied the financial mis-judgements and behind the scenes rows that dogged the Hacienda. Shutting its doors in 1997, the club has now been re-developed and turned into flats.
    Titled 'The Hacienda - How Not Run A Club' Peter Hook has written down his account of life behind the scenes at the seminal nightspot. Detailing the rise and fall of a British clubland institution, the book is set to be accompanied by a new mix CD.
    Since the Hacienda closed its doors Peter Hook has embraced club life as never before. Now a recognised figure on the UK dance scene Hooky has put down his bass to craft a new mix to showcase some of the club's biggest sounds.
    Containing classic cuts from A Guy Called Gerald, Fast Eddie, Phuture, Adonis and more 'Hacienda - Acid House Classics' is a double CD celebration of that legendary club.
    Peter Hook is set to release his new book 'The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club' on October 5th. The mix CD 'Hacienda - Acid House Classics' is due to hit the shops the same day.
  • chunky
    Someone MARRY ME!! LOL
    • Jan 2006
    • 10551

    #2
    Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

    Looks like a good read, Hooky always has some great stories. Especially about Tony Wilson
    Originally posted by res0nat0r
    OK Lets All Stroke Ron Pauls Cock On 3!

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    • simonr
      Transitionator
      • Jun 2004
      • 8796

      #3
      Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

      They paid Sasha £2,000 for his 1st ever appearance !
      sigpicSimonR

      This release was mastered direct from vinyl at the request of the DJ and as such features natural sound characteristics of this medium such as record surface noise.

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      • Michael^Heaven
        Platinum Poster
        • May 2008
        • 1321

        #4
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        Peter Hook:

        [YOUTUBE]m01g4XnC_qU[/YOUTUBE]

        'How not to be a dj.'

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        • coliver1980
          Platinum Poster
          • Aug 2008
          • 1862

          #5
          Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

          ^^lol

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          • TitianWarrior
            Getting Somewhere
            • Sep 2005
            • 125

            #6
            Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

            I've ordered mine from HMV.com as you get a free DVD about the Hac

            edit:

            The 2nd dvd of 24hr Party People has a doc with Hooky, Martin Moscrop, Rowetta and Miranda Sawyer watching the film. It's full of anecdotes and stories not in the film/book. A 2nd disc actually worth watching!
            http://soundcloud.com/titianwarrior

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            • Dhar_2
              meat and potatoes
              • Jun 2004
              • 18917

              #7
              Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

              should be a good read!

              looking forawrd to it!

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              • Steve Graham
                DJ Jelly
                • Jun 2004
                • 12887

                #8
                Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

                every club owner in tampa needs to read that, lol

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                • Michael^Heaven
                  Platinum Poster
                  • May 2008
                  • 1321

                  #9
                  Re:

                  Originally posted by Steve Graham
                  every club owner in tampa needs to read that, lol
                  Except Hyde Park!

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                  • andyrUK
                    Getting warmed up
                    • Apr 2009
                    • 82

                    #10
                    Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

                    Yes looks like a great read!

                    Hooky's a bit more romantic about the Hac legend than barney
                    I gather lol I think the money being lost was scary and all New Orders
                    royalties at the time!!!

                    Tony Wilson R.I.P a true legend

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                    • TitianWarrior
                      Getting Somewhere
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 125

                      #11
                      Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

                      Originally posted by andyrUK
                      Yes looks like a great read!

                      Hooky's a bit more romantic about the Hac legend than barney
                      I gather lol I think the money being lost was scary and all New Orders
                      royalties at the time!!!

                      Tony Wilson R.I.P a true legend
                      apparently somewhere between 6 and 12 million
                      http://soundcloud.com/titianwarrior

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                      • Steve Graham
                        DJ Jelly
                        • Jun 2004
                        • 12887

                        #12
                        Re:

                        Originally posted by Michael^Heaven
                        Except Hyde Park!

                        errr, wrong

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                        • lilsensa
                          DUDERZ get a life!!!
                          • Jun 2004
                          • 6675

                          #13
                          Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

                          Originally posted by Steve Graham
                          every club owner in western and south west Florida needs to read that, lol
                          Fixed.
                          RIP ~ Steve James







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                          • Steve Graham
                            DJ Jelly
                            • Jun 2004
                            • 12887

                            #14
                            Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

                            ^^^ lol, i almost went for all of florida, but i stayed with what i knew

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                            • pdowney
                              Addiction started
                              • Jun 2004
                              • 326

                              #15
                              Re: The Hacienda - How Not To Run A Club

                              Originally posted by TitianWarrior
                              I've ordered mine from HMV.com as you get a free DVD about the Hac

                              edit:

                              The 2nd dvd of 24hr Party People has a doc with Hooky, Martin Moscrop, Rowetta and Miranda Sawyer watching the film. It's full of anecdotes and stories not in the film/book. A 2nd disc actually worth watching!
                              The New Order Story is also good. I bought with the New Order video collection and it was better than the videos.

                              The best part is Tony Wilson yelling at them "You release singles and then won't put them on the album!" while they sit there like idiots.

                              Philip

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