Quiffs, Riffs and Tiffs music quiz

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The information collected will go towards two exciting new projects: a music map, showing the wide range of musical heritage across the whole of the city and an exhibition opening later in the year. Both will form part of a wider on-going musical heritage project celebrating the variety and scope of Salford's musical landscape.

The exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery will be called Quiffs, Riffs and Tiffs and will open in October. The exhibition team are also on the lookout for merchandise, memorabilia and memories to form part of the displays. They are especially looking for:

musical instruments
records
clothing
tickets and programmes
posters
photographs
films
peoples memories

The music map aims to cover all types of music across the ages from folk to philharmonic, The Smiths to the Ting Tings and will highlight musical 'hotspots' in the city, such as venues, birthplaces, concert halls and iconic locations. A local music author has been commissioned to lead on the research the map but local residents' memories are vital too in building up a picture of the sounds of Salford. Memories are sought from across the city , from Irlam to Broughton, Worsley to Ordsall.

For more information please contact the Museum officers, Sarah Hughes, Heather McApline or Amy Goodwin on 0161 778 0800.

Alternatively email lifetimes@salford.gov.uk with your memories or details of the items you can lend.

Music quiz questions

1. Which Smiths album features the band outside the Salford Lads Club?

2. Name the very famous punk band who played the Lesser Free Trade Hall in June 1976 after being booked by 2 Salford residents?

3. Name two famous music performers from Salford?

4. What band did the Happy Mondays lead singer go on to form who had a number 1 album in August 1995 with ‘It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah’ ?

5. Which Church on Chapel st, Salford close to Manchester City Centre did the Sugarbabes recently play a secret gig at?

6. What was the name of the band formed by Peter Hook in the 1996 who had the hit the song 'What do you want from me'?

7. He was often referred to as ‘Mr Manchester’ but do you know where Anthony Wilson, the TV presenter and Hacienda Manager was actually born?

8. What is the name of the summer music event, now in it’s 4th year that takes place at various venues on Chapel St in Salford, including The Kings Arms, The Mark Addy and The Salford Arms?

9. Which Rolling Stones Song beginning with S did the American ‘post punk’ / ‘new wave’ band Devo cover?

10. How do you get most of your music, Downloads or Shopping online or a regular music shop?

11. What is your favourite band at the moment?

12. Is there anything you’d like Salford Museum & Art Gallery to include in the exhibition?

13. Can you tell us about a favourite item of clothing you’ve had for a night out? (No lucky pants please!)

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Your responses will be emailed to lifetimes@salford.gov.uk

This page was last updated on 28 March 2008

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