a. The Ancoats - Trad Union
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The Ancoats - Trad Union are bringing their high-octane blend of Irish soul and British folk grit to Founder's Hall. Born from Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter session scene, this collective of seasoned musicians fuses traditional jigs and folk anthems with modern floor-fillers reimagined with a Trad twist. From The Rocky Road to Dublin to Happy Mondays' Step On, expect a masterclass in musical fusion that'll have you on your feet from start to finish.
Set right on Albert Square in the shadow of Manchester Town Hall, Founder's Hall is the perfect spot to catch this Manchester powerhouse. With nearly 200 years of brewing heritage at its heart, the venue serves an impressive range of cask ales, craft lagers and small batch Boilerhouse beers, all complemented by carefully crafted food from bar snacks to handmade pies. Whether you're a folk purist, a Britpop devotee or simply after a night of unmissable live music, The Ancoats - Trad Union at Founder's Hall promises an evening of pure Northern energy.
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The Ancoats - Trad Union are the beating heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter music scene. Born from the local session culture, this high-octane collective brings a "Trad Union" of Irish soul and British folk grit to every stage they hit. Formed by seasoned veterans from local powerhouses like Guacamaya, Bacana, and The Corner Boys, they deliver a masterclass in musical fusion. Expect a setlist that journeys from foot-stomping traditional Irish jigs to British folk anthems, punctuated by modern floor-fillers that have been reimagined with a "Trad" twist. A bomb of pure energy of Northern anthems The Ancoats are here to shake the room with some of: 🎻 From the Liffey to the Irwell A taste of the Trad Union sound where heritage meets the Northern Quarter. The "Trad" Foundation (Irish & British Folk) The Rocky Road to Dublin / Toss the Feathers Dirty Old Town The Irish Rover Star of the County Down The "Modern Spark" Galway Girl vs. Mundy’s version Step On - Happy Mondays The Rattlin' Bog Sit Down - James Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys And much more...
Located in the shadow of the historic Manchester Town Hall on Albert Square, Founder’s Hall is a place to meet, eat and drink. With the Brewery at the heart of the business, paying homage to the Founders and (nearly) 200 years of history in brewing, Founder’s Hall showcases a vast range of cask ales, craft lagers, traditional brews and small batch Boilerhouse beers. The food has been carefully crafted to complement the line up on the bar, with something to suit every palate; from bar snacks to home made, hand pressed pies and, of course, the best of JW Lees pub dishes.
