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24/10/2026

Three days of Joy Division, Ian Curtis and Factory Records at Proper Sound!

With New Dawn Fades coming to Macclesfield, we’re opening for three special days, 26, 27 and 28 October, with some great guests, stories and conversations celebrating our town’s musical heritage.

We kick off on Monday at 5pm with the launch of Simone Puorto’s new book, A Cactus in a Dead Land, followed by two more afternoons of discussions and Q&As with people connected to the music and its history.

Plus, our Joy Division quiz runs across all three days from 3pm!

Can’t make the quiz? No problem. Paper copies will be available to complete later, and all completed entries will go into a prize draw for signed books and a T-shirt.

Whether you’re heading to the play or just fancy coming along, we’d love to see you.

Three days of music, stories and a bit of Macclesfield history. All at Proper Sound!

24/10/2026

Tonight

Next up with guest DJs Kev & Linda Recordsville joining the vinyl revival collective for a night of pure vintage vinyl this is sure to be a toe tapping night bring all your dance moves with you running man hip hop grapevine body rock all the moves at proper sound Chestergate Macclesfield.

22/10/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming author Simone Puorto to Proper Sound on Monday 26 October at 5pm for the launch of his new book, A Cactus in a Dead Land.

Joining Simone for an informal conversation about Ian Curtis, Joy Division and their lasting legacy will be Nigel Carr, Brian Gorman, Ben Walker and Chris Connelly.

The launch coincides with New Dawn Fades coming to Cinemac, and we’ll be opening across all three days, 26, 27 and 28 October.

We’ll also be running a Joy Division quiz at 3pm each day, with prizes to be won. Paper quiz sheets will be available throughout the day if you can’t make the start.

Come along, have a browse, enjoy a drink and join us for a few days celebrating Macclesfield’s musical heritage.

Free entry. Everyone welcome!

Keep an eye out for more details of what’s happening on the other two days, coming soon!
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Simone Puorto

19/10/2026

It’s been a while but these guys are back bringing the energy you love
The vinyl revival collective canalsideradiorecordsville

19/10/2026

What a great night you lot had on Saturday! Huge thanks to Chris Bant and co, Melanie Williams and George Wrong, and everyone who came down

17/10/2026

17/10/2026

Look who popped in for a go on the decks!

Jen, Macclesfield Town Council’s Events Manager and the driving force behind Macclesfield’s first Coffee Festival, joined Daz upstairs for a quick mix!

Lovely to see the person behind the event getting involved too.

A big thank you to Jen and the Town Council for putting the festival together and supporting our free DJ tasters today

17/10/2026

COFFEE & BEATS | TODAY 1–4PM

Come and be part of Macclesfield’s first Coffee Festival!

We’re keeping things relaxed and informal at Proper Sound today.

Fancy trying DJing? Head upstairs to our DJ room for a FREE digital DJ taster with Daz, who’ll show you the basics and help you mix two tracks together. No experience needed!

These sessions are delivered through Unknown Macc CIC, with funding from Macclesfield Town Council making them free to try.

Love vinyl? Bring a few favourite records and have a mix on our downstairs decks.

Just fancy a coffee? Come in, have a listen, meet people and enjoy a bit of a social.

Espresso Martinis 2 for £12, with the chance to make your own!

Proper Sound, 8 Chestergate, Macclesfield

Today, 1–4pm | Free drop-in

Everyone welcome