Manchester music legend Clint Boon is to host a special night marking the 20th birthday of Altrincham-based music school The Music Place.
The event, which is being held at The Cinnamon Club on Monday 17th October, will bring together local musical talent and the iconic sounds of the Manchester music scene.
Called The Manchester Music Night, it’s the first in an upcoming schedule of live music events being arranged by the school to mark its special year.
The Music Place, which is located on Railway Street in Altrincham town centre and has an entrance in Kings Court, was started in 1997 by musician Lucy Howells.
The passionate music fan decided to start the business after touring Britain with her band and realising that she could launch a creative and fun music school in her home town.
As a mum of one who still lives in Altrincham, Lucy now runs the music school with her business partner, Jo McCallum.
It currently has 600 students under tuition and 25 professional music teachers, with many students going on to enjoy successful musical careers.
Lucy said: “I am so incredibly proud of what The Music Place has achieved over the years! We had the idea to hold a Manchester Music Night this October to mark the start of our 20th birthday year and celebrate the classic sounds of Manchester performed by some amazing local talent.
“It’s so exciting to have Clint Boon joining us as host, it’s going to be a great evening with something for everyone. We wanted to do something really special to celebrate turning twenty we feel like this is a really great way to start the year!”
Performers at Monday’s event, which starts at 7.30pm, will include Twisted Choir Starter, The Saturday Band, Maddie Harris, Kirk McElhinney & John Ellis and Cabbage Alley.
Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for kids, available from The Cinnamon Club online or the box office on 0161 926 8992. For more information please contact Lucy Howells on info@themusicplace.co.uk or 0161 928 3337.
