Clash — Middleton Hippodrome, January–May 1992 Programme

Catalogue note

A visually striking double-sided programme for Clash Promotions at Middleton Hippodrome, covering nineteen guest-DJ dates from 24 January to 30 May 1992. Jay Wearden and Moggy anchor the weekly resident bill; Carl Cox, Doc Scott, Slipmatt, Top Buzz and others illustrate the venue's growing national role. The reverse also advertises the start of Clash Radio on Sunset 102FM.

Advertised programme: Residents: FRIDAYS JAY WEARDEN (STRICTLY HARDCORE – NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED); SATURDAYS MOGGY (UNCENSORED). Guests: 24 JAN TOP BUZZ; 1 FEB SEDUKTION; 7 FEB MASH + MC PHP; 15 FEB STEVE WILLIAMS; 21 FEB MICKEY FINN; 28 FEB SLIPMATT + LIME + MC PHP; 7 MAR MIKE E-BLOC; 13 MAR DOC SCOTT; 21 MAR SY; 27 MAR SLIPMATT + LIME + MC PHP; 4 APR PSI DIVISION, DJ MASSIVE C (AS SEEN ON CHRISTMAS EVE); 10 APR COLIN FAVOR (KISS FM LONDON); 18 APR KENNY KEN (CRAZY CLUB LONDON); 24 APR PARKS + WILSON (ECLIPSE); 2 MAY TREVOR FUNG; 8 MAY CARL COX; 16 MAY JUMPING JACK FROST; 22 MAY STEVE WILLIAMS; 30 MAY XL & ROYAL T. All acts are advertised, not verified as performed.

Graphic-design significance: Memorable mirrored twin face design using chequerboard geometric eyes, red discs, peach/blue block colour, yellow zig-zag and rotated CLASH lettering. The dense serif red-and-blue typographic reverse prioritises detailed dates and performers. Artist/designer uncredited.

Historical context: Clash was founded by DJ Jay Wearden and promoter Colin Boulter, and its first Hippodrome night is independently dated to Friday 26 April 1991. Their former-cinema venue became part of Greater Manchester's developing hardcore/house scene. This piece preserves the promotional schedule for nineteen guest nights in the first five months of 1992, against Friday resident Jay Wearden and Saturday resident Moggy. The reverse additionally advertises CLASH Radio beginning 31 January 1992 on Manchester's Sunset 102FM, Fridays 2am–5am. These are documentary advertisements, not proof of actual attendance or the completion of every advertised set.

Production note: Colour print with visible patterned screened/pixelated-style imagery; exact press method and paper stock not identified.

Condition note: Front colours are strong, with a small shallow crease/compression at a central lower margin and minor handling. Reverse shows slight waviness and edge wear but lettering is readable. No major fold, tear, paper loss, prominent adhesive damage or heavy staining evident in supplied views. In-hand stock and any unseen repairs unverified.

Confidence / uncertainty: Physical reverse prints 31/1/92, and all 19 weekday/date pairs agree with 1992. Literal printed names MICKEY FINN and COLIN FAVOR differ from established TMR principal DJ names Micky Finn and Colin Faver; transcribe variants precisely and link established DJ authorities. TMR contains an otherwise unlinked separate Mickey Finn person authority; do not merge automatically. Source identifies promoters but not graphic creator. No definitive print run, exact size, printing method, physical provenance or market price known.

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Event details are drawn from the held object and the qualified catalogue research above. A printed bill establishes an advertised booking, not confirmation that a performer appeared.