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The Music Box

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The Music Box rated: This venue rated 4/5 by 21 reviews 4/5 from 21 visitor reviews

Address: 65a Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 6FS
Phone: 01618810820

Venue short url: http://www.skiddle.com/venues/439/

Type of venue: Nightclub

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nicnicraverch ic
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rong music box
Overall rating: 4.5

not very busy nite but the music was awesome great sets from all the djs especially suckley an john askew x
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Rong - John Askew, Jordan Suckley, Activa at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 10th Oct 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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Happy Tangled Birthday
Overall rating: 4.5

1st time at the Music Box...dark wiv a sticky floor, but them places are usually the best. Meat Katie N Elite Force had the whole place jumpin' n it was heaving. Only problem was the blokes...glad my fella was with me, would of felt a bit uneasy if he wasn't! We ad a wicked time, Cheers Tangled
 
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Related event: Tangled 15th Birthday Part 1 - 15 Years of Tangled at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 26th Mar 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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lili2311
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nye
Overall rating: 4.5

awesome!! really good sound and great music!
 
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Related event: Oh My God Vs Platoon - New Years Eve 2009 at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 3rd Jan 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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mcdaviedee
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nye
Overall rating: 4.5

top night the place went off all dj's & mc's turned up and the place was on fire
 
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Related event: Oh My God Vs Platoon - New Years Eve 2009 at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 2nd Jan 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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stig79
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Back By Dope Demand - Ratpack@Music Box, Manchester
Overall rating: 4

Music was great but 'boxing day' was taken a little too literally - there were numerous fights and the police had to close down the event half an hour early!!! "Bouncers certainly earned their money!!!" Ratpack were quality tho and we never had any trouble ourselves so it was still a good night. Best of luck with NYE Music Box!
 
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Would you recommended: No

Related event: Back by dope demand! at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 30th Dec 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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jackstoker
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Good times, but £3.20 for a drink? No no no
Overall rating: 3

Very good times, possibly because I'd had a few to drink and it was a very close mate's birthday, but either way, had a great time. Drinks were very expensive, and the bouncers were cunts, but would go again.
 
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Related event: P+P vs Hit + Run - Halloween Special!!! at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 2nd Nov 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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Jane1701
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Amazing!
Overall rating: 4.5

Amazing night. Unreal atmosphere and Rat Pack did not fail to live up to expectations! Will definately be back
 
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Related event: Back By Dope Demand at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 1st Sep 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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bajanprincess 25
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back by dope demand!!!!
Overall rating: 4

absolutly wkd night!!! im goin every month!!!
 
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Related event: Back By Dope Demand at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 31st Aug 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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bingbangbecky
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back by dope demand
Overall rating: 4.5

best night i have been to in a long time can't wait till the next one BRING IT ON BABY XX
 
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Related event: Back By Dope Demand at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 31st Aug 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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noodleblud
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noodleblud's Review of Belly of the Beast 2nd Birthday at Music Box
Overall rating: 4.5

sick sick night. if you bought ure ticket prior as u shoulkd do with these events then u walked straight in. music was best heard for a long time good to see a wide variety too.!
 
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Related event: Belly of the Beast 2nd Birthday at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 17th May 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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BeatBazaar's Review of Beat Bazaar Bash at Music Box
Overall rating: 4.5

The first of many events in the Beat Bazaar Series this was certainly one to remember. Bringing you the best tunes in dubstep, jungle, drum and bass and breakbeat, Beat Bazaar Bash is about quality music and top music talent. The atmosphere was second to none, the club decor by Dark Lab was awesome and the BACKDRAFT & BEAT BAZAAR LIVE PAS gave the event a totally new and different feel. Not forgetting the dancers that were hot.
 
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Related event: Beat Bazaar Bash at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 7th May 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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eherse's Review of Belly of the Beast 2nd Birthday at Music Box
Overall rating: 2

horrible queueing system and weren't even allowed into the part of the venue where the acts were on, poor management of the night in general
 
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Would you recommended: No

Related event: Belly of the Beast 2nd Birthday at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 7th May 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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tarablivecouk's Review of Back By Dope Demand at Music Box
Overall rating: 3

The night was mint. I loved it. The music was really good after Ratpack came on, it made me feel like I was a teenager again. The only thing that ruined was how hot it was in there. Its a good venue for a rave, that's what they're supposed to be like dark and dingey but I've decided to go to the Bowlers Reunion for the May Bank holiday because I cant be arsed with that heat again.
 
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Related event: Back By Dope Demand at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 15th Apr 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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waynowonder
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waynowonder's Review of Back By Dope Demand at Music Box
Overall rating: 4

Back by Dope Demand- Ratpack- 12.4.09

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Ill start off with the negative bits- Had to queue longer to get in if you had prepaid vs if you were paying cash in the door which was a bit crazy- No drinks offers on so it wasnt cheap at the bar- The final and biggest gripe was (please someone correc tme if im wrong)- Dj nipper did not even bother to to turn up???- And i could be wrong but i dint see Grimmy either?

Was gutted Nipper did not show as were my mates and lots of other people who had gone there especially to see him

Any way enough of that- what a fooking amazing night !!!!!

Got in at just before 11 and Cano and Say Say were playing a great set with loads of piano classics- hats off to you both really enjoyed it.

Next up was Ratpack - and i have to say ( i have attached a few video clips) the place was absoultley jumping by the time they came on- the atmosphere was something else- they played over an hour for sure and the crowd really seemed to love it- played there usual set with a few remixes thrown in.

It is the first time i have seem them live and they worked the crowd a treat-they could not even say theres lots of space lets jump around- cos there wasnt- ace - they also had a female mc up with them who had a great voice and did some rapping wich sounded great.

Up next was Mark XTC who played a really varied set with some great tuneage.

Then finally Butty and Recca came on at 2ish i think- Butty started to get the crowd going again with some classics- ace set- ran out of self propelled steam unfortunatley at just after 3am so missed the last 45mins

Overall a great night- yes cant hide my disapointment that Nipper did not show but the rest of the Dj's and Ratpack certainlry made up for that
 
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Would you recommended: Yes

Related event: Back By Dope Demand at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 14th Apr 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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JemmaKL
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JemmaKL's Review of Back By Dope Demand at Music Box
Overall rating: 3.5

I loved every minute of it!!! Rat pack were on form, the tunes played after them were like a massive flash back of my Bowlers past, I buzzed my boobs off.
The location is excellent, yeah it's small and sweaty but I felt safe and the security were there but not over bearing.
There was a slight attitude, but it is Manchester afterall.
All together an amazing night, bring us more please!
 
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Related event: Back By Dope Demand at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 14th Apr 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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angel25
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angel25's Review of Back By Dope Demand at Music Box
Overall rating: 3.5

Music was AMAZING!!! Ratpack made my nite tho!! Venue was ok for size at least we werent crammed in but still very sweaty! Even the fans at the side didnt do much. Cant wait for the next 1 and if its at the music box again id still go coz ive been 2 a lot worse places...
 
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Related event: Back By Dope Demand at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 14th Apr 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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sarahwood
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sarahwood's Review of Back By Dope Demand at Music Box
Overall rating: 3

Music was BRILLIANT, especially Ratpack who made my night. Venue rundown. Sound system not as good as I would have hoped. Atmosphere at first I felt was intimidating and non friendly but after Ratpack came on that improved. However, would very definately go again. Also experienced a bit of ageism. I am in my late 30's and kept on being asked why I was there. Doh!! Because when I was young I was dancing to what is now called Old Skool. To all you young'uns out there, you don't stop enjoying dance music when you get past 30!!!!!!
 
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Related event: Back By Dope Demand at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 13th Apr 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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Paulo1978's Review of Oh My God at Music Box
Overall rating: 4

awesome night, can't wait for the next 1!
 
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Related event: Oh My God at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 28th Mar 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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DrumsMonkey's Review of Oh My God at Music Box
Overall rating: 4.5

Wicked, one of the best nights I have been to in a long time! Great music, killer Dj's n a good crowd. You cant ask for much more than that.
 
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Related event: Oh My God at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 15th Mar 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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mcdaviedee's Review of Oh My God at Music Box
Overall rating: 4.5

What can i say what a party over 700 ravers dancing until the bitter end wicked wicked party vibes inside wicked decore and lights and awsome sound system in both rooms a few little techy probs but got sorted very quick.
in the main rooom it was having it from the word go Wisdom & Critic got the party started in fine style with mr leggo dan before the big Wilf Prophecy stepped up to drop one or two dubplates and tear down the dance with Frisko hyping up the crowd then i got a phone call Micky Finn was lost across the other side of town so i had to get on my toes and find him to get him to drop a AWOL specail set alongside myself the main room went off big time.
Cyantific then arrived to show his unique style and blow the place apart mixing so tight and frisko once again hyped the crowd to the max. James G & B52 then suprised us all by dropping some tasty Dubstep in the main room with Drase Kamikazi then the final set 3-4 Danny Byrd along side the omg treo Davie Dee(me) Drase and Kimira blow the night apart and kept everyone on the dance floor to the bitter end.

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well started a little later then planed but wobbie & darka started off nice rolling out the tunder.birthday boy Esqurie took us on a liquid roll before Djinn and Drase smashed it up Dubstep style.Josh & jay raasclarke & Decoy took the back room in to a jump zone smashing it like it was hot.then fuck me what was that Krafty PK and freinds gave me a noise bleed wicked night all round
 
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Related event: Oh My God at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 14th Mar 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]
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Maxine1's Review of Metropolis and Hit + Run at Music Box
Overall rating: 3

I'm not sure whether the fact that it was a full moon last night but there was a definite edgy vibe in the Mint Lounge last night. There was a mosh pit at one point and I had to get people to confirm this was happening rather than I had had one too many! Saying that the female djs in the back room ripped up the place and it ended on a pleasant note. I will have to go again to see if last night was a one off. x
 
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Related event: Metropolis and Hit + Run at The Music Box, Manchester

 Posted 10th Feb 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in. like]   [report] [quote]

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