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Join Hacienda pioneer, DJ and broadcaster Mike Pickering for a journey through the books that have shaped his life, creativity and worldview.
Reflecting on the books that influenced his artistic outlook and understanding of creativity, community and identity, with some unexpected favourites.
Thoughtful, nostalgic and wide-ranging, this event offers a rare insight into the books that inspired the music of one of Manchester’s clubland classics. Followed by an audience Q&A.
Don’t miss Mike performing at A Lit Night Out on Friday 3 July at 9:30pm.
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About the Author
Mike Pickering
Mike Pickering began his career at Factory Records in the early 1980s as an A&R man, signing Happy Mondays and James and releasing Quando Quango’s “Love Tempo” and TCOY’s “Carino,” championed by Larry Levan at Paradise Garage and New York club scene. He managed bookings and DJ’d at Haçienda, pioneered UK house through HOT and NUDE, co-founded Deconstruction Records, formed M People, sold 14 million albums, won two Brits and the Mercury Prize, signed Calvin Harris, Kasabian, Gossip and The Ting Tings.
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