User: manchester (posted by cyberry) Date: 2009-12-20 20:29 Subject: Sparklers Security: Public

Where can you buy sparklers outside of bonfire night time?

User: manchester (posted by cyberry) Date: 2009-12-18 23:58 Subject: Whitworth Park Security: Public

Anyone know why Whitworth park was totally cordonned off by police the other day?

User: manchester (posted by stormsandcalm) Date: 2009-12-17 15:18 Subject: SUPER FUN CHRISTMAS PARTY INDIE/POP/PUNK GIG IN MANCHESTER! Security: Public

REAL COLLECTIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY!

Monday 21st December 2009

HOT CLUB DE PARIS (Liverpool, UK)
From the bone-shivering days of gigs in the Phoenix, these three Liverpudlian boys have captivated with their lovable Kinsella-fueled jangly triple harmonies and irresistably catchy pop songs. Now signed to Moshi Moshi Records and with album number 3 on the way, they return to play one of the smallest venues they'll have played in quite some time. Bring. The. Party!
http://www.myspace.com/hotclubdeparis

THE GATEWAY DISTRICT (Minneapolis, USA)
Former and current members of Soviettes, Off With Their Heads, Salteens, Banner Pilot and Dear Landlord to name but a few. Quality you'd expect from such an all-star team, but imagine rather than a poor imitation of their other bands, the perfect blend of every influence forged into one seamless, rocking amalgamation of country punk, melodic pop and punk rock.
http://www.myspace.com/thegatewaydistrict

TOWN BIKE (Liverpool, UK)
Josie and the Pussycats incarnate! Super twee and sweet pop like Unlovables, the Donnas or maybe even Bis. Currently rocking their new and debut record 'Go Fight Win!', this is pretty much going to be the best party ever.
http://www.myspace.com/townbike

GET SERIOUS (Manchester, UK)
Reppin' the Real Collective at their Christmas Party. Party punk like Descendents, Mika Miko and/or X-Ray Spex and the Ting Tings. Whatever. Fun times presented in an easy to follow and shuffle format. Former members of The Cost Of Living, Postcards From Wakanda and Hammers.
http://www.myspace.com/gettingprettyserious

at Retro Bar,
78 Sackville St
Manchester
7pm / £5 please

7pm doors
8pm-8.25 GET SERIOUS
8.40-9.05 TOWN BIKE
9.20-10pm GATEWAY DISTRICT
10.15+ HOT CLUB DE PARIS
11pm booooooze/go home.

http://www.myspace.com/therealcollective
http://www.tinyurl.com/realcollectivefacebook