Rob Gretton Memorial with A Certain Ratio and Doves

A memorial night for Rob Gretton (who died five years ago), the Joy Division and New Order manager, and founder of Manchester Records, the former label of Gabrielles Wish, will take place on May 23 (starting at 7.30 PM) at the Ritz in Manchester. All proceeds will go to charities. The night will feature former Factory Records' boss Tony Wilson paying homage to Gretton with A Certain Ratio and Doves (playing an acoustic set), plus DJ sets by Mike Pickering (former member of Quando Quango, M People, DJ and director at the Factory venue The Hacienda), Jon DaSilva, Graeme Park and Mr Scruff. Tickets from TicketLine.