Tales from the Dancefloor

‘Sacha Lord is the man who transformed Manchester’s nightlife.’ Rolling Stone

‘Rip-roaring … What separates Lord’s book from the clichés about gurners in bucket hats is its focus on the darker period.’ The Times

‘Enjoyable … The tracklists at the end really endure.’ Observer

‘Runs from the dirty and criminal 1990s to the contemporary superclub scene.’ Telegraph

‘This book proves anything’s possible in Manchester.’ Aitch

‘Sacha keeps the flame of the Manchester scene alight.’ Ian Brown

‘Might fill in a few blanks.’ Shaun Ryder

SACHA LORD is a name synonymous with the vibrant nightlife of Manchester. For over three decades, he has been at the centre of the city ‘ s post-modern transformation, bringing international music events and festivals to its streets as co-founder of Sankeys and The Warehouse Project. In 2018, he was appointed Night-Time Economy Advisor for Greater Manchester by Andy Burnham. He lives in south Manchester with his wife. Tales from the Dancefloor is his first book.