Jillys Rockworld

10/04/2022

Brilliant last night!!!
So great to see so many out.
Well be doing it all over again later in the year

07/04/2022

This Saturday!!
The big Jillys night at The Ritz, Manchester
Time to party!!!

13/04/2021

Another year has passed since our closure, and that was the worst. We would have been closed for it anyways, but we have missed the reunions and our friends.
Hope to see ya all soon, stay safe and keep rockin'

07/07/2020

Tributes to legendary Jilly's Rockworld and Satan's Hollow DJ John Gannon

Tribute to John Gannon in M.E.N.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/he-pied-piper-alternative-music-18552318?fbclid=IwAR0y36tYez8YIYiXb9I-G01D82O0xGJRBzKo0UEDegOB6NsEz9Zt_AKrfUw

The legendary DJ - who filled the dancefloors at The Ritz, Jilly's Rockworld, Satan's Hollow and Tiger Lounge - has died.

05/07/2020

DJ John Gannon has passed away in the early hours of this morning.
At this time words fail the sadness felt by our community and beyond. A legend within Manchester's club and music scene. But more than that he was always a wonderful person with time and kindness for all. Everyone one of us will have our own stories of John, and cherished memories. It was an honour to have known him.
All our hearts and sympathy got out to his beautiful Dawn, and his family at this darkest of moments.

13/04/2020

Jilly's Rockworld - when facemasks were optional

13/04/2020

10 years since we shut the doors, and we still miss you all

03/04/2020

This week on Love 80s Radio we remember another Manchester nightclub – Jilly’s Rockworld. A Manchester institution, Jilly’s was originally known as Fagan’s. It opened in the 1970s, on Oxford Road, and was renamed Jilly’s in 1983, before adding Rockworld to its signage.

The club attracted punks, rockers, goths, metalheads, skaters, moshers and indie kids to its labyrinth of rooms for more than twenty years. The music which pumped from the tall speakers ranged from metal and thrash to punk and ska, but never strayed from the safety of the rock genre. Scores of sixth formers and university students flocked to Jilly’s each weekend, to spend their hard-earned cash dancing and messing about.

In the main room, the DJs would spend hours pumping out bangers from bands such as Limp Bizkit. Classic tunes from Iron Maiden and Metallica were regular big hitters in the smaller back room. Meanwhile punk hits were played wall to wall, with ska, within the hallowed walls of Room One. Years later, a fourth room opened up to cater for the indie kids.

Queues to enter the bright orange bathrooms would start early. Next to the cloakroom, there was a little gift shop. It sold an array of unusual wares, from tarot cards to vampire teeth.

Anyone who ever set foot in Jilly’s will never be able to forget the smells, sounds and sights. At its height, Jilly’s was a glorious place. Friendships were made and broken there. When the doors finally closed, in 2010, the owner blamed the smoking ban and competition from new music venues.

Did you ever go to Jilly’s? Why not share your memories with the Love 80s Radio audience?

sources:
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia/jillys-rockworld-manchester-remembering-memories-14271503.amp?fbclid=IwAR33jh_ZMiFmDi0r2gHiFAxphIv4OeLX-rIksyh6b7QeVyisdI6oK1APyMs

28/10/2019

Satuday's photos are posted

Go tag yourself!

https://www.facebook.com/pg/o2ritzmanchester/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2771284789570164&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARByyGYdP_rH8VlKmiBbdRpt3XgwAUtexaoeHtavUxAHkmrlTa7wN8Mc9oiHgaOlIzl3RbnqpcLo-Ca6j2QHFKWmmwi7p5A0vWhfJlB_MwUXRq4oTDKTZnpozVgmNwuspHQxXQNEvUU3nYGLbSEBV2oH5hwY-it5NUnod5lRgWbD4lUg_OdHXF1niWqczbVicXurHzPIkyNcdMadEH2mhsF9loIzPPVg4ii2PgI8YldrapK_EAqs1N3lEdxp8MEqIF2QnEaSipq_SquyMzFk34HZiFs8ut2bL93hs1TRTtNrfcvm61PWWBO5s_aFuPqtSqVWFHSZx_s-tu_NA-iq2SudzRmHN3jyd28Xpg9Rbj2WDjONJU1zOKPAO4VqaudbUQOEosFYyCN6f_R3U09fXrKzIoPdX9mfvNm3OfVmtpkpJdXnRhAIRydzcH_9pqqp1FQ0Ti1J4FGKy38yKTgVu149O5ZqIQXNw9P6lXd7iiZjUNS7TmxSLnwjlsBag2kSXwSz1JCaCI1HVNWKJcuDX3TLEqHeyoNqzhWKT0A3BPKiazly5WMWooa8YLNlUyXbFS3Sha9Q_qw-fY7_DPydocfa0bTjrQ&__tn__=-U-R

Photos; Grimm Edy

10/04/2019

Why would someone make reports to try and close this page?
I don't understand.
Please like and share this page and let the rock keep rollin'

17/12/2018

https://www.facebook.com/pg/o2ritzmanchester/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2216275275071121

Photos - Miriam Vaughan

04/11/2018

Huge thanks to everyone came along to Jilly's Reunion last night. Absolutely BRILLIANT!! Loved it.
And big thanks to all at Ritz for making this happen. Well done to everyone.
What a surprise to see John Gannon, I didn't know that was happening. Great to see him, and so many other friends too. Just not enough time, could have easily done an allnighter.
Thanks everyone for such fabulous feedback. Luv ya!

14/08/2018

Feelin' Loved

30/04/2018

Jillys Rockworld updated their address.

Jillys Rockworld updated their address.

13/04/2018

Lest we forget ... RIP
8 YEARS

28/06/2017

From Manchester Evening News (Nostalgia section) 28.6.17

18/11/2016

Have a great rockin' weekend

16/02/2016

Back From Hell

Next Back from Hell ......

Rock/Alternative Clubbing
Livin' it LOUD‼

06/02/2016

Back From Hell Tonight!
with ex-Jillys DJs Dave & Nerissa
Best rock-metal-industrial-punk
Only £3 entry before midnight
:D

08/01/2016

Next Back From Hell.....

https://www.facebook.com/events/1704597609827259/

29/12/2015

Timeline photos

29/12/2015

A TRUE LEGEND..
RIP

22/11/2015

Coming Soon: Eagles of Death Metal Speak Out for the First Time Since the Paris Attacks | VICE |...

http://www.vice.com/read/coming-soon-the-eagles-of-death-metal-speak-out-for-the-first-time-since-the-paris-attacks

VICE founder Shane Smith sat down with two of the band's members to discuss what happened that night, and try to figure out what it is that they—and we—can do next.

06/05/2015

These could be YOURS!!
Bloodstock Tickets - Full weekend + camping - £270 Worth
Everyone has a chance of winning
Back From Hell at Club Alter Ego
Prize sometime between 1-1:30am

09/03/2015

Back From Hell DRINKS:
All bombs (skittle, cherry, apple and messer) will be £1 each or 6 for £5
Shots of Cactus jacks £1
Shots of Sambuca £1
Vodka with mixer £2 single £3 double
Cans of John Smiths, Boddingtons, Guinness all £3.50 each
Newcastle Brown, Red Stripe, Strongbow £3.50
Bud, Corrona, Peroni, WKD all £3.30
VS £2.50
Bottles Carlsberg £2.50
Pints:- Carlsberg £3.30
Fosters £3.30
Bombardier £3.30
CheekyVimto £3
Double up All Spirits for extra £1

27/01/2015

Timeline photos

The following statement can be found on the Manchester City Council website. It confirms that there are no current intentions to knock down the Salisbury. The 'plan' released yesterday is simply a proposal that has not been selected yet, suggested by a developer who hasn't been chosen yet, and shouldn't even be online.

Of course there is always the possibility of bad news, but we're a couple of years away from that yet, and even then it's still unlikely.

Basically we're safe for now!!

"Statement on Position of the Cornerhouse

Network Rail and Manchester City Council have begun a process to appoint a developer to assist in the potential delivery of a major, new regeneration scheme for the site, which includes the Cornerhouse buildings, and which could compliment the improvements to the railway being delivered through the Northern Hub.

The brief for the developer will be to design and bring forward a scheme which will:

• Improve the station for the benefit of all users, its environment and connectivity with the nearby city centre neighbourhoods, including First Street.
• Act as catalyst for the wider regeneration of this part of the city centre.
• Integrate the arches along the eastern end of Whitworth Street West with First Street.
• Provide appropriate amenity at the key junction with the Corridor and First Street

The timescale for this process is that the partners are hoping to select a preferred developer by early 2016, with development anticipated to take place over the following five years. Key criteria used for selecting the developer will include how they will take account of the heritage of the surrounding area, including the integration with heritage and character buildings and structures, as well as design quality, sustainability and regeneration benefits.

A report will be taken to the Council’s Executive once a preferred developer has been identified, but prior to their appointment. This will provide the opportunity for Members to feed into the process, and the information will be publicly available in the usual way.

At this stage, there are no specific proposals for the area, and therefore there have been no decisions taken on the Cornerhouse buildings. Following the appointment of the preferred developer, detailed plans will be developed. These will be subject to a full consultation process with local residents and stakeholders as part of the planning process.

The partners are exploring appropriate temporary uses for the Cornerhouse buildings in the interim period."

16/11/2014

Get £1 OFF Entry this Friday Back From Hell

29/04/2014

Back From Hell & Fe**sh Rocks Promo

http://youtu.be/Oja1cvKUStM

Back from Hell's 3rd Birthday & Fe**sh Rocks 5th Birthday! MAY 17TH 2014 @ The Met Bar & Club, 99 Oxford Road, Manchester M1 7EL http://www.mmunion.co.uk/ven...

15/03/2014

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All set for tonight?
We are at BACK FROM HELL!!
3 rooms of rock, metal and punk
Great drinks offers - from only £1
Hot dogs on sale
Only £4 with Flyer - Plus print our online flyer and you'll be entered in our draw to Win Free Entry at the next one
We've got guest DJ Scott (ex-Jilly's) in rockin' the main room tonight
Plus Chris with all your Classic anthems.
And DJs Nerissa & Amber upstairs for all you punk, pop-punk, and Ska lovers.
So get your awesomeness down to The Met tonight and lets rock'n'roll funtime!!
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18/02/2014

Timeline photos

We ♥ Metal and we love our friends at Bloodstock Festival
Check out the line-up for this year's fest, and watch out for some brilliant giveaways coming soon at Back From Hell events
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29/09/2013

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16/09/2013

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06/07/2013

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