Islington Mill Salford reviews by real event-goers

Review of Audio Farm Presents Green Paw Project Malawi Fundraiser

Great music, great people, great night

Review of Peter Brotzmann\'s FULL BLAST

A FULL BLAST of typical 'wall of sound' Brotzmann in the sort of small, intimate venue where this music works best - conveying the power and emotion of the groups playing and interaction. One set of well over an hour of intense playing saw the 75 year old too spent for an encore - but listening to what he had already given, what more could have been added? Awesome indeed.

Review of Peter Brotzmann\'s FULL BLAST

In view of distance traveled... not just by myself... to see gig - and in view of the music played very alt rock/jazz etc (a rare event) - I would have thought a longer set would have been more fitting... rather than have folk itching to get out of the room....
I am familiar with the work of both Casper and Peter and a more comprehensive set list would have sufficed... There are a lot more accessible compositions to be had - and if one cannot stomach verminous skits from the pensive lips of the jazz sax then you can, at least, delve into the more soothing elements of the backing band - and i did enjoy the bass and drum interludes.
The backing band were of similar ilk to the above mentioned.
I like Islington Mill, anyhow... so it's not gonna be a bad night... irrespective... Crossing bridges must be my forte...
Let the originators of the Mill get on with it and all will be well etc...
Worth the ticket - but a longer more waffling set would have been welcomed...
Regards
Jonathan

Review of Peter Brotzmann\'s FULL BLAST

Great Gig.

Review of Peter Brotzmann\'s FULL BLAST

Brotzmann just keeps getting better and better and his two colleagues are wicked. The best music I have heard all year and up in the top five of my all time great gigs. Recommended without reservation.

Review of Peter Brotzmann\'s FULL BLAST

Great show, really great support act, well suited to the event. Nice one for bringing Brötzmann to Manchester again!

Review of Day of the Dead

Great night, awesome music and drinks

Review of Day of the Dead

Wkd night! Absolutely loved the band choice, perfect friendly vibes... good skillz from the face painters, honest and fairly priced too - looking forward to my next visit! MORE tropical funk, afro, latin, cumbia and reggae please :)

Review of Day of the Dead

Poorly organised club night... I was expecting theatricals, live music and a cultured event to meet people and perhaps make things, and learn about the day of the dead transitions but instead we walked into nothing more than an overpriced club night with bizarre and I'll fitting decorations... Very disappointed

Review of Day of the Dead

Great night guys. Perfect booking with the band, loved it. xx

Review of Resonators

One of the best live bands you'll ever see. Great venue. Brilliant night.

Review of Resonators

Awesome gig.

Review of MUMS Album Launch

Fabbo !

Review of STAUNCH: Return to Grey Gardens official Afterparty / Manchester

Great venue, I was surprised it was such an intimate setting for such huge drag stars but it made the event even more special and memorable. Excellent value drinks prices and selection, really friendly staff, loved that we had the opportunity to mingle with all the Queens before/after the show. Thank you, we loved it!

Review of STAUNCH: Return to Grey Gardens official Afterparty / Manchester

A*

Review of STAUNCH: Return to Grey Gardens official Afterparty / Manchester

Fabulous night!

Review of SAX RUINS / Barberos / a.P.A.t.T / Massicott

All four bands were incredible. a. P. A. t. T. and Barberos were exceptional. Had so much fun. Amazing value at 8 quid. Would see them again in a heartbeat.

Review of Anchorsong

Amazing set, light show and venue. Very friendly guy too. Bought both his CDs and look forward to more live music from him again soon.

Review of Anchorsong

Superb sets from Anchorsong, Peter Parker & Sleepdebt.

The only slight critisism was the lack of First Chop beer on keg.

Review of DELPHINE DORA & SOPHIE COOPER / HOLLY JARVIS

Awesome