Tony Wilson
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Biography
Person.
Tony Wilson was a broadcaster and cultural organiser closely associated with Manchester’s music scene. Through Granada Television and the programme So It Goes, he helped bring emerging punk and independent music to television audiences.
He co-founded Factory Records, working with figures including Alan Erasmus, Peter Saville, Rob Gretton and Martin Hannett. The label released music by Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays, with graphic design forming an integral part of its identity. Wilson was also involved in establishing the Haçienda nightclub in 1982. His activities linked broadcasting, record production, design and nightlife in the development of Manchester’s international cultural reputation.
Reviewed 2026-09-07Selected sources
- Science Museum Group — Anthony Howard WilsonGranada, So It Goes, Factory collaborators, artists and the Haçienda.