Unseen photos of U2 and The Smiths released as Maxwell Hall Archive is unveiled

From new footage of The Smith’s infamous concert in July 1986 to Blondie’s rider for their legendary performance in January 1978, the Maxwell Hall Digital Archive has unearthed a treasure trove of items from Salford’s musical past. The items are revealed today following a public call-out for submissions last April ahead of the return to live music at the venue in May 2024 after a ten-year absence. The donations came from a wide range of sources, including our passionate alumni and former staff that attended the concerts over the years. The archive includes: New images of The Smiths’ concert on 20 July 1986 that was one of Q Magazine’s best 100 concerts. An advert that dubbed it ‘The gig of the year’ with information stating that tickets cost £4. The band played their last ever concert later that year. Blondie’s rider for the University’s Student Union ahead of their concert in March 1978 and the iconic photo of Debbie Harry wearing the poster as a dress on stage. A previously unre ... Read full article.