Hacienda memorabilia up for grabs in charity auction
Aficionados of Manchester’s rich musical heritage are set to battle it out to get their hands on a piece of Madchester memorabilia.
On Sunday 20th October an original cocktail menu poster hung near the bar in The Gay Traitor, the cocktail bar attached to the world-famous Hacienda night club, will be listed on eBay, with all proceeds raised going to St Ann’s Hospice.
The authenticated piece of Hacienda history is certain to appeal to collectors of Factory Records memorabilia. It was discovered by eagle-eyed volunteers in a box of items donated to St Ann’s.
This is an amazing chance for someone to win a real slice of Manchester’s musical history. The poster has been authenticated by a former graphic designer and event promoter connected to the Hacienda and we have been told it is most likely one of the reprints ordered by the club around 1986/87. It’s in very good condition as it’s been kept rolled up in a cardboard tube since it was removed from the bar. There are just a few light creases and some marks on the back that are probably from where it’s been stuck into a frame. We’re hoping for a lot of interest from music fans across Greater Manchester and beyond so that we can raise as much money as possible for St Ann’s Hospice from the sale. John Neill, Online Sales Manager at St Ann’s Hospice
The poster is listed on eBay and the auction will run for seven days until Sunday 27th October. Bidding starts at £249.00. Click here to view the poster.