Albert Hall in Manchester, UK held it’s very first club event, hosted by FAC51 The Haçienda last night to bring in the 2014 new year – bringing in U.S. trio: Frankie Knuckles, Todd Terry, and Marshall Jefferson.

Originally a baroque and Gothic chapel from 1910, Albert Hall was recently converted in 2013 to a music hall for concerts by Trof, a local independent bar & live music company.

Upon walking into the VIP entrance, the hallways and flooring looked a bit run-down and the metal ramp nearby is not heel or flat-shoe friendly.  Definitely need to stick to the stairs – or you may slip and slide straight into the closed doors at the bottom. (This was seen several times throughout the night.)  However, when walking into the main portion of this old chapel, it was large, spacious, and the acoustics were amazing.  I was able to hear the music…