A super-club before the term even existed, FAC 51 The Haçienda remains the renowned Manchester nightclub that inspire a generation, defined the scene across the World and put dance music firmly at the epicentre of the UK’s music culture.
Gone but far from forgotten, the Hacienda’s place in history is assured, yet the creative energies, that original atmosphere of hedonistic excess and the Hacienda crowd’s uniquely open mentality means that the excitement that lay behind those original, thrilling early days, remains dynamically exciting and relevant today.
FAC 51 The Haçienda gave the budding scene an identity, a soul and a home of its own and few, if any nights ever came to rival the originality and freshness of The Haçienda, its inimitable, still legendary atmosphere, or the people, owners, promoters, bands, DJ’s and dancers that inhabited FAC 51 and came to call it their own.
As the dance scene spread outwards to other clubs, warehouse parties and raves throughout the UK and Europe, The Hacienda’s individualism, knowledge, class and perpetual innovation guided the developing scene as numerous, now legendary clubs first took their cues and inspiration from the original FAC 51.
If it was all too good to be true back then, all those who witnessed FAC 51 in full flight knew those good-time vibes and buccaneering passion would have to return one day, and not just in some movie or other.
So now with original FAC 51 owner, New Order’s Peter Hook at the helm, The Haçienda exports its inimitable brand of musical hedonism and adventure to the wider world as “The Haçienda Tour” with UK, European and Global events across every continent which embrace the legacy of the venue and bring it bang up to date for today’s clubbing generations.
Matching world-class DJ talents to a contemporary Haçienda experience featuring immaculate décor and lighting, all in an authentic FAC 51 style, recent Haçienda Tour events such as The Haçienda Warehouse Parties, alongside numerous international residencies and events highlight that whilst The Hacienda’s original crowd has remained steadfastly loyal, FAC 51 continues to attract new converts as the fascination with The Haçienda’s unique cultural history remains ever strong.
