Fred Perry Manchester, Bradley Wiggins Launch

Last week I went down to the Fred Perry Laurel Wreath Store in Manchester, to try and capture the atmosphere of the Bradley Wiggins and Fred Perry collection launch. The staff put on a an event resembling a 1960's backstage party, including free cocktails, a local scooter club, music from Northern Soul DJ Liam Quinn (Beat Boutique) and members from The Minx, The Heartbreaks, and Manchester music royalty, Johnny Marr.

7" Trio

With the intense anticipation building for their debut album, here is the trio of 7" artwork I produced for Morecambe's finest,

The Heartbreaks.

7" #1

7" #2

7" #3

The Courteeners, The O2 Apollo

That Kiss...

     

     

    

   

The last two are not my best photographs; Liam caught me off-guard showing me his bleeding finger...

The Courteeners. The O2 Apollo, Manchester. 8th December 2011

The Heartbreaks, The O2 Apollo

Supporting The Courteeners.

 The Heartbreaks. The O2 Apollo, Manchester. 8th December 2011

The Heartbreaks, Club Academy

Supporting The Ordinary Boys.

  

The Heartbreaks. Club Academy, Manchester. 2nd December 2011

Night or Day?

This Sunday afternoon I approached Matthew's gig and the smell of anticipation reeked out onto Oldham Street, almost (not quite) as bad as the toilets in there. After a few hours of everyone catching up with everyone, the set began…

Risking my life, I clambered up onto a beer soaked bench to get this shot (not the best idea I've ever had in 5inch heels). It was taken with my Polaroid Impulse Camera, using PX 680 Colour Shade / First Flush Film.

The Heartbreaks. Night & Day, Manchester. 20th November 2011

Gigs gone by...

I think this image captures the true essence of the gig, the energy from the stage, adoring fans, a loyal guitar tech on standby, a film crew trying desperately to capture the atmosphere, and... fragrant incense slowly burning at the side of the stage.

Johnny Marr and the Healers. The Deaf Institute, Manchester. 6th October 2011

A snap shot through the crowd of the beautiful Cassie Ramone.

The Vivian Girls. The Ruby Lounge, Manchester. 17th July 2011

A cheeky look at David from Holly.

The Lovely Eggs. The Deaf Institute, Manchester. 9th April 2011

Matthew in his blue shirt with his red guitar.

The Heartbreaks. The Deaf Institute, Manchester. 9th April 2011

Theme, Purple. Justin and Freddie.

The Vaccines. The Ritz, Manchester. 3rd April 2011

I was stood on a mezzanine at this gig and love the angle, colours and reflections in the crowd.

Carl Barat. The Deaf Institute, Manchester. 24th October 2010.