Our physical work
We curate physical exhibitions and pop-up events highlighting hidden chapters in Manchester music history.
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We are a volunteer-led charity
Our online archive is managed on a voluntary basis by a handful of music obsessives who are also passionate about social history. Read more.
Our work in education
We deliver talks and training at conferences, festivals, colleges and community events.
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Mole Express online exhibition live
Explore Manchester's 1970s underground acid freak-scene through the pages of over 50 complete issues HERE
Our fundraising work
We curate special events, such as gigs, club nights and film nights to raise money for our charity.
Our online work
Our online archive is a place for people all over the world to share Greater Manchester music ephemera and memories.
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Manchester Digital Music Archive
We are an online community archive established in 2003 to celebrate Greater Manchester music and its social history. Photo: Buzzcocks © John Sturrock
Share your Manchester music stories with us
This 4-minute video shows you how.
Watch our film
Watch the film of Black Female Voices - our panel event at Louder Than Words Festival.
Manchester Digital Music Archive is an online community archive established in 2003 to celebrate Greater Manchester music and its social history.
We are a registered charity run by volunteers. Charity no. 1164179.
Manchester Digital Music Archive is an online community archive established in 2003 to celebrate Greater Manchester music and its social history.We are a registered charity run by volunteers. Charity no. 1164179.
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Advert G-MEX, 29th April 1989. Mystical Kenny says: "This is an advert from the NME, and it includes G-Mex." https://t.co/6JVQ1xf4Zk
Advert G-MEX, 29th April 1989. Mystical Kenny says: "This is an advert from the NME, and it includes G-Mex." https://t.co/6JVQ1xf4Zk
