Factory 251, First Floor - The Loft
118 Princess St, Manchester, M1 7EN -
Up to
200 standing
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
up to 200
Theatre
up to 200
Catering & drinks
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Stage
Public transport
Premises parking
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
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
Licensed for alcohol
Location
Other spaces
in this venue
