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The Banshee
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ABOUT
SIGNIFICANCE
The 'forgotten' goth nightclub with a strict 'no townies' rule. A key venue in Manchester's goth scene during the 1980s.
MUSIC & CHARACTER
MUSIC POLICY
Strict "no townies" door policy
GENRES
SOURCES
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- Manchester Evening News (news article)The Banshee was the 'forgotten' goth nightclub with 'no townies' rule
QUICK FACTS
ADDRESS31 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester
YEARS ACTIVE1984 - 1992
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