About This Event

On Tuesday 1 September 2026, Waterstones on Deansgate in Manchester will welcome Clint Boon, the keyboardist and co-writer for Inspiral Carpets, to celebrate the launch of *The Manchester Chronicles*. The evening begins at 6.30pm, featuring a live conversation and performance that draws on Boon’s extensive involvement in the city’s indie scene and his personal archive of stories from the Madchester era. The bookshop floor will be transformed into an intimate listening space, where the hum of amplifiers and Boon’s distinctive organ lines will fill the air between readings and anecdotes. Tickets range from £5 to £27, with the higher price likely including a signed copy of the book. The bar will remain open throughout the event.

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