TONY WILSON: WHAT NEXT?

Time and Place Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: The Circle Club
Street: Barton Arcade
City/Town: Manchester, United Kingdom

PANEL
Chaired by JOHN ROBB, writer and cultural commentator

ELLIOT RASHMAN – Manager of Happy Mondays and Simply Red

DR DAVID A HOLMES - Media psychologist and participant in the Madchester scene.

STEVE SMITH – From Manchester based events agency Ear to the Ground

more TBC

THE TALK
Once there was a man who promoted the greater cultural status of Manchester. He contributed to Manchesters cultural output with Nightclubs, music festivals and record labels and he promoted Manchester through his journalism. He put Manchester on the cultural map.... a local Icon. But now he is gone and yet we still talk about Tony Wilson and his achievements, it seems like we are stuck in the past, but why? Is there anyone to fill Tonys shoes in Manchester at the moment? Is there going to be a new Manchester cultural resurgence and who will be involved? Join us over supper as we find out…

TOPICS
Who is the next Tony Wilson?
How can we spot them?
What qualities will they have?
Are we stuck in the past?
Why?
Are there great things happening in Manchester?
Where do we find them?
How do we cultivate more creative talent in Manchester?
Is Culture the best way to boost Manchesters status and economy?

CHRISTMAS!
As its Christmas we thought it might be nice to make a big deal about this event and put on some entertainment. Who knows we may find out the next big talent in Manchester!

Manchester band The Mandigans to play from 6:30 and 1913 to kick off the afterparty at 9:00pm followed by DJ James Taylor

So feel free to stick around until the early hours.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO EAT
Food will be available to order before, during and after the discussion so if you wish to reserve a table please let us know when you RSVP and we will happily set you one aside in easy view of the panel…

HOW MUCH
Free to Circle Club and Rejuvenate members otherwise
£6 pay on the door. Either way, RSVP your place to
rsvp@thecircuitseries.com stating your name
and company.

THE CIRCUIT SERIES
DRINK DINE DEBATE
In a world where people are afraid to speak their mind, The Circuit Series is a live forum for Manchesters ‘thinkers’ to get together; Drink, Dine and Debate. Every Second Tuesday of the Month at The Circle Club. for more information or to participate, contact the Circle Club on 0161 288 8118 or email Rebecca at rsvp@thecircuitseries.com.

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