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Joshua Brooks

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Joshua Brooks rated: This venue rated 4/5 by 56 reviews 4/5 from 56 visitor reviews

Address: 106 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NG
Phone: 0161 273 7336

Venue short url: http://www.skiddle.com/venues/531/

Type of venue: Nightclub

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JamesCrossan
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reveiw
Overall rating: 5

Super night! Tale of us were excellent!
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: iDiOSYNC W/ Tale Of Us at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 8th May 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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maryk
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Content with Content
Overall rating: 4.5

Fantastic friendly night. Our second time at Content and already seeing familiar friendly faces. Took some friends who had a great time.
It was just a bit too rammed on the dancefloor at the top of the night - guess there's not a lot to be done about that.
We'll be back!
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Content Presents - Andrew Weatherall (Warp, UK) at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 2nd May 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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gaylie
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Ace night at Content- Joshua Brooks.
Overall rating: 4

Had the best night out in years! Great music, fantastic venue, super friendly crowd and cheap booze, what more could u ask for!? Haven't been to Joshua Brooks before or Content and was really impressed with both. The Content lads were friendly and welcoming and r on to a good thing there! Will definitely be goin back, hopefully in the not too distant future. Would recommend to anyone lookin for a top house night with an underground feel and an all round fun night out.
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Content Presents - Andrew Weatherall (Warp, UK) at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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donnalmc
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Tangled
Overall rating: 3.5

Tangled nights are always good. Great crowd. Banging tunes. Not so keen on the venue its ok but gets very hot in Joshua Brooks and the doormen tried sending me home to change my foot wear because I had sandals on :/
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Tangled in the Red at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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jonherring001
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drains
Overall rating: 3.5

joshua brooks has a problem with its drains
 
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Would you recommended: No

Related event: Tangled in the Red at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 26th Apr 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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apollon
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Somewhat disappointing
Overall rating: 4

I should probably have trimmed my expectations in advance... even so, I thought Atkins wasn't very much into it.
 
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Related event: Content Presents JUAN ATKINS (Metroplex, Model 500) at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 28th Mar 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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dooey
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10/10
Overall rating: 5

All the DJs were SICK! Can't wait for the next one :]
 
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Related event: Banana Presents Hervé (Cheap Thrills) at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 16th Mar 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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jacopo07
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BANANAAAAAA
Overall rating: 4

siiiiick!! always a good night!
 
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Related event: Banana Vs. Bigger Than Barry at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 27th Feb 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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dooey
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OMG
Overall rating: 5

WAAAAAAAA! That was like the time when i first dicovered I could put my leg behind my head.

Awesome.
 
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Related event: Banana Vs. Bigger Than Barry at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 27th Feb 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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oliviabeckett
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idiosync
Overall rating: 4.5

too hot
 
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Related event: iDiOSYNC w/ Maetrik/Maceo Plex at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 20th Feb 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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shiv14
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Squatters
Overall rating: 4.5

Top atmosphere, definitely the best small venue that i've been to.
 
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Related event: Banana presents The SQUATTERS (San City High) at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 9th Feb 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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dooey
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WHOA!
Overall rating: 5

That was HUGE! Sorry to anyone who didnt get in, It's massively important you buy your tickets in advance, its the only way to guarantee entry. NEXT BANANA WILL BE EVEN BIGGER!
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Banana presents The SQUATTERS (San City High) at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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matthewholmes
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danny howells does the business !!!!!!
Overall rating: 4.5

WOW ! what can i say ? Mr howells tore the roof off that place for a full 6 hours ! this guy really knows his stuff and for me is up there with the legends ! well done danny that was a truley awesome set !!!!
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Micron 4th Birthday with Danny Howells - Dig Deeper set at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 14th Nov 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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Fuzzymonkey
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Tangled
Overall rating: 4

I had an awesome night! The Tangles crowd are amazing - there were loads of faces from when Tangled used to be (ah, those were the days!)- they're about the friendliest you'll ever find. The music upstairs at Tangled Breaks was amazing. Anyone complaining about the music downstairs should have been upstairs! The venue, I agree, was not the best - I went downstairs for a bit and it was way too rammmedm, too hot and the walkway was through the dancefloor. Upstairs, it really was like a sauna but I got used to it after a while and had the best night! The only good thing about the venue was that the drink prices were cheap, so I'm told xx
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Tangled 17th Birthday at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 5th Aug 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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Hagbard
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Wicked music let down by a crap venue and sound system
Overall rating: 3.5

I've been a fan of Tangled ever since I've lived in Manchester - it's my all time favourite club! Sadly last minute venue spoilt what promised to be a fantastic 17th birthday party - the venue was way to small for 500 people the downstairs sounds system was crap, you could hardly hear the music and anyway it was so crowded down there and so not it wasn't worth bothering! Up stairs the music was the best I've ever heard at Tangled, it's just a shame that the longest you could dance was about 20mins before the excessive heat got to you and you had to go out side to cool down, plus the dance floor up stairs was so slippery it was positively dangerous. I know that the Tangled guys pulled out all the stops to find a last minute venue, but this was a dissapointing night! Sadly my first time friends left before midnight and we left at 2am as we were so drenched! Let's hope the next Tangled is back to a decent venue with a decent sounds system and please can we have some more of the fantastic break beats played upstairs - truly awsume! As always the Tangled crowd are second to none on the friendly stakes! Keep dancing!
 
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Would you recommended: No

Related event: Tangled 17th Birthday at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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stevemangled
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Hot to trot!!
Overall rating: 4.5

i agree with the comments about the heat, it was very hot with no air con, but otherwise a great night with loads of friendly folk, great atmosphere, top music and cheap drinks...i dont mind getting sweaty in a club...great night!
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Tangled 17th Birthday at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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dawnslater
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hideously hot

The heat just took away from what could have been a fantastic night. When u go for the music/atmosphere and to have a damn good dance, u dont expect to spend half ur night outside trying to cool down.
 

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jayray32
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do they believe i air conditioning
Overall rating: 3

well it was my first time to a tangled event and honestly it could have been better.the music was quality but the venue was terrible.it was just too warm,no air con and there was too many people for such a small venue.hopefully if and when they do another tangled event i will be goin again as long as they defo dnt have it there.the oni gud thing about the venue,well there was two,the beer prices and the exit door.
 
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Would you recommended: No

Related event: Tangled 17th Birthday at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Carly-Alysa
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Hot Stuff!!

Four of us attended the 17th Birthday Bash at Joshua Brooks, it was ABSOLUTELY BOILING! there was no air conditioning in any part of the club making it rather difficult to bear.
One of our group left and went home as he couldnt tand the heat! Usually the balcony upstairs is open allowing air to get in to the club to cool us all down somewhat but it wasnt open on Saturday!
However, the music was great and there were loads of cool people there and the drinks were soooo cheap! I had an all rounds Aaesome night but could have done with some cool air in the place.
 

Related event: Tangled 17th Birthday at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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sarahsheehan
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Ruined night out
Overall rating: 2.5

I was really looking forward to having a dance saturday night. I booked tickets for myself and two friends - we arrived at the venue. We walked downstairs at Joshua Brooks and it stunk of sweat - the ceiling was dripping - it was heaving. We all went upstairs so we could get a drink. It was also roasting hot no doors or windows open and no airconditioning. What was the entry money for?? We all left - terrible venue. Shame.

Please give us our money back!
 
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Would you recommended: No

Related event: Tangled 17th Birthday at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 1st Aug 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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joyk
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Birthday Beats
Overall rating: 4.5

Over the moon to see that the Beat Assassins would be back to play @ the 2nd b'day, Jimmy Mofo was totally awesome. Not seen Hexadecimal before but will defo be lookin' out for him from now on, loved his style. I even enjoyed Mrk1, which i didnt expect cos i hate dubstep, but he was pretty good. Chris K n Beatnix are always wicked and always get us dancin'. Missed O.G though. Small venue, but cool. Easy goin' bouncers n freindly bar staff. Top Nite!
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: NAUGHTY PANDA ... 2nd Birthday at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 9th Jun 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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markmciver
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Awesome Night!
Overall rating: 5

Awesome night guys! Thought knickers and speculum both playing live were amazing and enjoyed Sharooz's set too! Can't wait for the next one now!! :)
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Our Friends Eclectic feat. Sharooz + Speculum (Live) at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 1st May 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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Alvarodub
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dub pleasures
Overall rating: 5

nice party
good vibes
highly recommended
 
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Related event: Dub Culture No.2 at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 28th Mar 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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Banana @ Joshua Brooks - 29th Jan 2010
Overall rating: 5

THE **** HIT THE BANANA FAN
this has got to be one of the best nights in manchester, and continued to impress and amaze me and my fragile little earlobes. the residents are nothing short of geniuses and the eskimo twins and youth attack killed it, with average white guy merking the last hour.
one guy i cant get enough of is wonky ninja. ive never heard dre, blur, ac/dc, underworld and jack beats messed up so much it sounded like a genre-spanning cement mixer. weighty.
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Banana w Eskimo Twins (Wax:On) + Youth Attack! at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

 Posted 31st Jan 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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dooey
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Banana @ Joshua Brooks - 29th Jan 2010
Overall rating: 5

 
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Related event: Banana w Eskimo Twins (Wax:On) + Youth Attack! at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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clarem7's Review of Electrosex - with Calvertron from TWOCKER!! at Joshua Brooks
Overall rating: 4

awesome night, could have been busier though!!
 
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Related event: Electrosex - with Calvertron from TWOCKER!! at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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