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The Hacienda nightclub

How the legendary Manchester venue launched a dance music revolution.

In 1982, the legendary Hacienda nightclub opened in Manchester.

Over the next 15 years, the club hosted some famous concerts and spearheaded the Acid House dance craze.

But Hacienda lost its owners millions of pounds and had to close in 1997.

Witness speaks to Hacienda DJ Dave Haslam and one of the club's owners, Peter Hook of New Order.

(Image: A sign from Hacienda nightclub saying 'Sold out, guest list only'. Credit: 成人快手)

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Fri 25 May 2012 02:50GMT

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