TRANSMISSION is a vibrant new celebration of Tameside's dance heritage
TRANMISSION brings Tameside’s rich dance story to life, from the borough’s proud Morris traditions to its eras of ballroom elegance, Rock and Roll energy, Northern Soul passion and full‑throttle rave culture through community engagement, live Morris and Ceilidh performances, participatory moments, Northern Soul sessions and thoughtful panel discussions.
Taking place across Friday 20 March and Saturday 21 March 2026, this evolving programme honours the past while inviting communities to help shape what dance means to Tameside today, forming a vibrant new celebration of the borough’s dance heritage produced in partnership by Tameside‑based artist and culture producer Sarah Hardacre and TMBC Cultural Services. Commissioned by Greater Manchester Arts and TMBC, Transmission is supported by GMCA Spirit and part‑funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
All events and activites are free, some require booking.
Friday 20 March 2026
BEARING TRADITIONS
From Rushcarts to contemporary dance, TRANSMISSION Producer and Tameside based artist Sarah Hardacre is joined by Dr Lucy Wright and lifetime fellow of the Morris Ring, Eddie Worral, to talk about how dance histories are carried, transformed and re-imagined through place, ritual and everyday life. Join us to launch this weekend celebration of dance histories.
Date 20 March 2026
Doors Open 5:30pm
Talk 6pm - 7pm
Address The Newton Suite, Hyde, Town Hall, Hyde SK14-1AL
Booking Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tameside-mbc/t-rzzqlag
PINK PONY CLUB
"Pink Pony Ceilidh Club" recognises ceilidh history through a fun and silly guided dance party with a bardcore (flutes and lutes covers) pop soundtrack. Costumes are optional but encouraged on the theme of Medieval Cowboy Bridgerton Fantasy. Dances are de-gendered and we promote accessible adaptations.
You can level up your look with a fairytale flair: Emmaus Mossley’s pop-up costume rail will be on hand to help you transform your night.
Links: www.instagram.com/pink_pony_ceilidh_club - www.emmaus.org.uk/mossley/
Date 20 March 2026
Doors Open 7:30pm
Address Main Hall, Hyde, Town Hall, Hyde SK14-1AL
Booking Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tameside-mbc/t-dkkjamp
Saturday 21 March 2026 - Day
TRANSMISSION: LIVE FROM HYDE
Parade & Performances:
• Lucy Wright who brings her Rushcart to Hyde to head out the parade, joined by the Allegiant Arts Youth Dance Company who have choreographed a dance especially for this performance.
• A high-energy school dance showcase with folkmusician Sarah Davenport and performers
• Hyde’s very own Mystique Morris Dancers bring their sparkle and pompoms!
• Hyde School of dance hit the street with a contemporary workshop for all.
• Traditional folk dancers from the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain celebrating local and national heritage
• Bold Bollywood dance performance and workshop with Ri Ri’s Dance Academy
• Youth community dance troupe- Allegiant Arts
• Cultural fusion dance ensemble mixing B-boy street moves and morris rants.
• Grand finale mass participation routine with Milltown Cloggies, Manchester Morris Men, Rivington Morris and The Rumworth Morris.
Parade 11am
Dance Performances 11:30am - 2:30pm
Where Hyde, Market Square
SILENT ADVENTURES
Roaming Silent Disco Experience.
Time Walking Silent Disco 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
Where Hyde, Market Square
Booking Link 12pm https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tameside-mbc/t-mjjenlm
Booking Link 1pm https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tameside-mbc/t-rzzqlkq
Booking Link 2pm https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tameside-mbc/t-xddammv
TRANSMISSION STREET COLLECTIVE
Performance & Workshop
Time 12 noon
Where Hyde, Market Square
RI RI's DANCE COLLECTIVE
Performance & Workshop
Time 1pm
Where Hyde, Market Square
PALAIS de DANCE
Palais de Danse by Miss High Leg Kick — an evocative, playful, multi-sensory reimagining of a late-1950s night out, filled with teenage rituals, rule-breaking dancers and the infectious joy of the Twist, Cha Cha and more.
Time 5pm
Where Main Hall, Hyde Town Hall
Booking Link https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tameside-mbc/t-qmmavep
Saturday 21 March 2026 - Evening
DANCEHALL DREAMS
From The Palais to Northern Soul brings the spirit of the dancehall roaring back to life. The evening opens with Palais de Danse by Miss High Leg Kick, an evocative, playful, multi-sensory reimagining of a late-1950s night out, filled with teenage rituals, rule-breaking dancers and the infectious joy of the Twist, Cha Cha and more. Then the floor is handed over to Hyde’s very own Northern Soul legends The Birtwistle Brothers, spinning real records for real people, taking us through the 60s and 70s with unstoppable grooves and a dancefloor that doesn’t quit.
Date Saturday 21 March 2026
Doors & Bar 6:30pm
Palais de Dance 7pm-7-30pm
Northern Soul Party 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Address Main Hall, Hyde, Town Hall, Hyde SK14-1AL
Booking Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tameside-mbc/t-glljxpv
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