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Can't say I completely agree with you. NJs set was great, he played some awesome tracks, although he did peak early 12 till 1pm was better than 1pm till 2pm.

I was quite underwhelmed by the crowd reaction to him - atmosphere was happy and good but nobody seemed that bothered that NJ was there.

And I totally agree about the resident DJ who came on after NJ - he started off playing some really lame stuff - we left soon afterwards. I think he was being polite and just trying to make NJ look good.

I think Norman Jay played a good set, have seen him play better and seen him play worse. I agree with the energy part to some degree he took it down a bit slow 1:30 till 2am.

I really enjoyed the residents set, at 2am when I was flagging and after Norman Jay taking it down I really wanted to hear some big tunes to be honest, the dancefloor stayed busy until 3:30 so I assume that I wasn't alone dancing.

Norman Jay was booked to give Funkademia's 13th Birthday a different slant and this he did. The night has been built on its residents and we've only had 5 guest DJ's on in those 13 years (Norman Jay, Greg Wilson, Dave Haslam, Jason Boardman and Neil Smallridge).

We have a large group of resident DJ's that we rotate regularly so each week is different. We don't sell ourselves as being cutting edge but feel we give a bit more than most nights without charging inflated entry prices. This night brought together a crowd of regulars and new customers who were there for Norman Jay and its a shame that everybody didn't have a great night as we tried to create a birthday party atmosphere with a guest DJ that is known for his 'good times' sets.

Our resident DJ's know what the regular crowd wanted and played tracks that have been big at Funkademia for the past 13 years and the majority of people who were there stayed after Norman Jay until 3.30am and had a great time.

I think chairmankat must have swallowed a dictionary. Sounds like Joy Division is more his cup of tea!

Top, top night - well done boys. The masses who piled into 1 Central says it all. I saw Norman Jay in New York a few years ago and he was every bit as good on Saturday night.

Happy birthday and keep up the good work.

I totally agree, it was poor.

I havent seen Norman Jay; been to One Central or attended Funkademia before and had no expectations but I was totally disappointed. I danced, but only because I may as well have..

Were in Manchester are the decent nights that just play great music - will someone please tell me...?

I had a great night, was a good crowd and good music. After running parties myself around Manchester it certainly is a feat to hit such a milestone in 13 years of running parties.

It a shame that a lot of people in Manchester think that due to our cities rich music heritage that they expect the next 'free trade hall' event every time they go out.

Were in Manchester are the decent nights that just play great music - will someone please tell me...?

Manchester has something for everyone.

I totally agree, it was poor.

I havent seen Norman Jay; been to One Central or attended Funkademia before and had no expectations but I was totally disappointed. I danced, but only because I may as well have..

Were in Manchester are the decent nights that just play great music - will someone please tell me...?

What kind of music are you into?

I understand people getting upset when they don't have a good night I have been there before, but I do think it doesnt do any harm to research the night they are going to a bit.

Norman Jay was booked to give Funkademia's 13th Birthday a different slant and this he did. The night has been built on its residents and we've only had 5 guest DJ's on in those 13 years (Norman Jay, Greg Wilson, Dave Haslam, Jason Boardman and Neil Smallridge).

We have a large group of resident DJ's that we rotate regularly so each week is different. We don't sell ourselves as being cutting edge but feel we give a bit more than most nights without charging inflated entry prices. This night brought together a crowd of regulars and new customers who were there for Norman Jay and its a shame that everybody didn't have a great night as we tried to create a birthday party atmosphere with a guest DJ that is known for his 'good times' sets.

Our resident DJ's know what the regular crowd wanted and played tracks that have been big at Funkademia for the past 13 years and the majority of people who were there stayed after Norman Jay until 3.30am and had a great time.

Norman Jay was booked to give Funkademia's 13th Birthday a different slant and this he did. The night has been built on its residents and we've only had 5 guest DJ's on in those 13 years (Norman Jay, Greg Wilson, Dave Haslam, Jason Boardman and Neil Smallridge).

We have a large group of resident DJ's that we rotate regularly so each week is different. We don't sell ourselves as being cutting edge but feel we give a bit more than most nights without charging inflated entry prices. This night brought together a crowd of regulars and new customers who were there for Norman Jay and its a shame that everybody didn't have a great night as we tried to create a birthday party atmosphere with a guest DJ that is known for his 'good times' sets.

Our resident DJ's know what the regular crowd wanted and played tracks that have been big at Funkademia for the past 13 years and the majority of people who were there stayed after Norman Jay until 3.30am and had a great time.

I think JMS has hit the nail on the head here, I appreciate that some posters may not have had the best night but this is no reason to boycott Funkademia as a whole. Norman Jay's set was, in my opinion and to a lot of other Funkademia regulars I spoke to on the night, a perfectly respectable party set although maybe not best suited to the 13th anniversary of Funkademia, a night whose popularity and success have been built and maintained for those 13 years by the resident DJ's and fantastic promotional staff. The crowd on Saturday 8th was obviously a mix of One Central Street/Funkademia regulars and Norman's followers, and any disappointment I have seen voiced here seems to come from Norman Jay fans who felt let down by his set. Having never seen him DJ or perform anywhere before, I can't comment on whether or not he did himself justice. What I can say is that the resident DJ's gave a great performance, and this is why Funkademia is Manchester's longest running club night and still one of the busiest Saturday nights in town.

As for chairmankat's criticism of the bar staff as dysfunctional and rude, I'd like to see him/her name one club in the North West with a more professional team than One Central Street. I am frequently impressed by the speed of service, and the skill of the staff employed there. I happen to know that the management of OCS make a point of only employing staff with personalities and attitude, these men and women work long hours essentially just for their tips in what is clearly a stressful and noisy environment. If you prefer to be served by robots who fawn and grovel every time someone complains that they weren't served the minute they snapped their fingers then I suggest you spend the 14th Funkademia birthday in your local.

Here's to another 13 years!

im shocked and surprised to see such bad comments written about this night, and done with such snobbery!! the funkademia lads have been rocking one central for as long as most can remember and i think that their title of manchesters longest running night only represents that further. the 13th bithday was by no means any different and again the full venue till 3:30 will back it up. if ur making comments about the name and sound system then ur not getting the idea of just having a good time which im sure the hundreds of regulars will agree with me is the underlieing theme to the night.

well done guys, ur getting it right, u only need to luck at ur succses to see that.

happy 13th birthday and heres to many more

i think that chairmankats comments are out of order. the one central bar staff are all profesionaly trained staff who i know for a fact have a very tough job on nights like this. and i have regulaly seen them provided a fast and eficient service to lets be honest, a bunch of rude drunks. i agree with mrshort may be u should stay in ur local next time, or maybe there is another option for u....try some manners and respect!?!

I am not sure I would class any of the Funkademia Nights as Absolutely Terrible... Granted some nights are better than others and it all depends on the music played and the people you are with... I personally think that this was a great night and everyone enjoyed themselves and if they didn't then it sure didn't look like it from the dance floor... i mean would you dance to music you didn't like?? or dance for the sake of dancing?? Myself personally if i didn't like the music in a club where ever that may be wouldnt be hanging around till 3:30am dancing on the dance floor i would be getting out of there...

My point being... sorry i do tend to waffle... Is that i dont think anyone in the club looked like they were not enjoying themselves... many happy faces and many people being really nice to each other like they usually do at thing great night... oh and the barstaff well come on guys did you see how packed it was?? and how many customers they have to serve if they are not being nicey nicey to you that doesnt mean they are bad people just that they are just trying to serve everyone that comes to the bar as fast as possible and if you catch them when they are not busy... i can tell you right now they would love to talk to you and have a laugh... i have experienced this many times i can tell you.

I would definately go there night after night just for the great people there and the awesome music that gets played...

bring on the next event... woop woop

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