Manchester was once home to a nightclub that played an iconic part in the city’s gay nightlife and music scene in the 1990s.
Paradise Factory opened on Princess Street in 1993 in the former Factory Records HQ which mentored Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays and more. Although the venue was a gay nightclub first and foremost, many straight people enjoyed partying there, with Paradise Factory attracting clubbers from all backgrounds who just wanted a great night.
Performance artist David Hoyle’s “The Divine David” act hosted Paradise Factory throughout the 1990s, and celebrities including Sue Pollard are said to have partied there. Many DJs performed at the Manchester club, including the Luvdup twins, Mark and Adrian, and electronic duo, The Chemical Brothers.
