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Alert! PRIDE 2018 tickets and news
Phase2 Update – some good news
Pride FAQ
Where can I buy a ticket to Alert! for Manchester Pride?
From our online ticket shop
Do I need a Manchester Pride wristband?
No, we are outside the Pride perimeter fence
What time do you open?
Doors open at 10pm and we will remain open until 3;30 or later if you are still drinking and the bar is busy
Is there a dress code?
Yes, our normal full dress code will be in operation. Please note that if you turn up with a ticket but do not then change into dress code, we will ask you to leave.
Do I need a ticket?
Not necessarily. We are leaving 50% capacity for people who want to pay on the door but getting a ticket guarantees you entry
What items are not allowed in the club?
We do not permit opened bottles of liquid, such as water or poppers since some people have used these to smuggle in G/GHB/GBL. We do not allow pills to be brought into the club however if you need them for medical reasons you can leave them with our security team who will keep them safe for you. We do not allow guns (real or replica) or knives. Handcuffs and restraints are fine though. We do permit you to bring in lube, even if it is opened, as long as it is clear that it is lube and nothing else. Please don’t try to bring your own drink in.
I have further questions, who can I contact?
You can email us at mail@club-alert.com and we will try to reply to your question as soon as possible.
We know you appreciate advanced notice so that you can book hotels and arrange your travel as early as possible. The following dates are now confirmed:
Friday August 24th PRIDE 10:00
Saturday October 6th 11:00
Saturday November 3rd 11pm
Please note that from October onwards we will open at 11pm, not 10:30pm and there is no event in September.
Phase 2
Some good news
No G in Alert!
As a very few people appear to have started to bring G/GHB/GBL into Alert! I feel I need to remind everyone that this is absolutely against our rules and those of the venue.
Pride 2018 Aug 24th
We are back in our traditional slot on the first night of the Pride long weekend – need we say more? All the usual fun plus no doubt some Pride extras to make it an even more special event. Tickets are on sale now and yes there will be some capacity left for people who […]
October 6 Skinhead and Leather Weekend
October’s Alert! is going to be mammoth as we have a double celebration for the Manchester Gay Skinheads Weekend and the Manchester Leathermen Weekend which fall on the same dates. The full dress code will be in operation, so you don’t have to be a skinhead or a leatherman to enjoy the party. Last year’s leather […]
November 4th
Our November event has the new opening time of 11pm
What people say about Alert!
“Before I came to Alert! I thought it would be scary, and full on, but in fact, it was the most relaxed, attitude-free, fun night I have ever been to!”
“Never be afraid to try new things”
“Alert! enabled me to feel confident to take fetish out of the bedroom for the first time”
“All you have to be “Alert!” about is the fabulous guys and even better atmosphere to cruise & play!!!!”
“Alert! freed my inner fetish, for me, nothing can match what Alert! gives (and thanks for letting me be your bar bitch for 9 months best job EVER)”
“Alert! has allowed me to witness things that before only used to belong on a computer screen – thank you!”
“Alert!: simply a fantastic friendly night to explore your wicked side 
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“With Alert!, I can be myself without worry and enjoy the company of like-minded men!!! Thank You Alert!!!!!”
“Alert! – Pervy Friends, Pervy Times. Pervect!”
A Weekend Of Fetish
Something for the weekend?
We have never thought of Alert! in isolation. It sits in a landscape of amazing venues, events, opportunities. Don’t just come to Alert!, instead, come and experience some of the wonderful people of Manchester and the world-renowned Gay Village.
At these times of not-so-slow gentrification of our gay spaces, it is all the more important to support as many of these enterprises as you can. The pubs won’t be able to stay gay-only if you don’t drink in them. The promoters won’t be able to afford venue hire if you don’t visit their nights. We all struggle to keep providing these spaces for you and we need your support and love more than ever to stand up to the tide or corporate giants and the increasing influx of straights.
If we turn our backs for just a few months we will find our Village is nothing more than hotels, houses, apartments and offices. Already far more of the Village has been sold off than people realise. But when the scaffold goes up and the bulldozers move in we will be left wondering what happened when our backs were turned. So please don’t just support Alert!but try to show your love to as many of the events as possible.
Collared Manchester is our latest event for guys in the north. With the same ethos as our London event, attitude and dress code free. Why not come along explore your fantasies, have some fun and make new friends.Collared Manchester runs from 6pm to 10:30pm on the first Saturday of the month at the Eagle.
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The EagleThe Eagle and The Black Eagle (the smaller backroom bar which remains men-only even through the week) are great places for pre- and post-Alert! drinks. They are open until late and are still within very easy walking distance of Alert! Look out for Eagle’s fetish events too, like Jock, their underwear party. |
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The Rem(brandt)The Rem hosts a number of men-only fetish events and is one of the longest-running venues in the Village. It is the home of Beareoke – The Fun filled Karaoke and Entertainment night in the REM BAR for the BEARS…. Come sing a song or two or just enjoy a drink by the side of the Canal. For many, the Rem is the very heart of Manchester’s Gay Village and they even have accommodation! |
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AnimalzLook out for a host of events throughout the months for pups and their handlers – Animalz The UKs First and Only Furry Nightclub Held @ AlterEgo, Manchester. A Club for Fursuits, Pups, and anyone between. Star DJs, Great Facilities and a Fun Night! |
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Kennel KlubKennel Klub is certainly worth a visit. If you are looking for a welcoming, judgement free place to come and explore or learn about pup play then Kennel Klub is a great choice! Kennel Klub takes place in BarPop from 1pm on the first Saturday of every month. So add it to your weekend diary |
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MancsBoundMancsBound is a Bondage Group for Gay and Bi men based in Manchester. Skinhead, Leather, Rubber, Uniform, Workwear, Suits, Football & Rugby Kit, Lycra, Pups, Furries and more are welcome. MancsBound takes place on the third Friday of every month |
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Company BarCompany Bar, welcomes all Gay men into Manchester with an atmosphere for all guys to enjoy, music from the all extremes depending on your requirements. The Black Eagle and Company Bar are the only men-only bars in the Village |
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Cruz 101 and Sub 101Cruz 101 showcases a varied selection of nights with a music policy which ranges from disco to funky house, pop to trance, r’n’b to hard house….catering for everyone. Stunning decor, reasonable door & bar prices that certainly won’t break the bank, the best state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. Sub 101, the basement part of the venue, has a long history of holding and supporting fetish events |
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CollaredCollared Manchester happens every month in The Eagle, just before Alert!. With the same ethos as their well-established London parties, the event is attitude and dress code free. Why not go along explore your fantasies, have some fun and make new friends. Then head over to Alert! to carry on the excitement. Collared Manchester runs from 6pm to 10:30pm on the first Saturday of the month at the Eagle. |
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The Big ScrumThe Big Scrum falls almost always on the Friday before Alert! (but check their FaceBook page for the full diary) The UK’s biggest Sport kit club night! Like Men in Rugby & Sports kit? Like all you can drink free shots – until they’re gone, (so get there early)? Like an attitude free, fun, cheeky and horny club night? Then you’ll love The Big Scrum! Details below in our Featured Companion Event section |
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Manchester Gay SkinsThe Manchester Gay Skins monthly social takes place every month at Alert! too, so there is always a contingent of horny guys in bleachers and boots and all skins are welcome to join in the fun. This is a non-political group of guys who love the skinhead look and want to see it flourish as a fetish in Manchester. Look out for the annual MGS Weekend (scheduled for February 2017) and load of other events happening through the year. |
Manchester is overflowing with opportunities, regardless of what your particular fetish may be, but all of these events and venues can only stay open if you continue to support them.
Manchester Fetish Weekends
Many of these events are deliberately timed to fit around Alert! The Big Scrum, Kennel Klub, Collared and the MGS Social all fall on an Alert! weekend so why not really binge on a box set of fetish events?
Featured Companion Event
The Big Scrum
If you are planning a full fetish weekend in Manchester around Alert! then for most of 2018 The Big Scrum falls on the Friday before Alert! on the Saturday.
What is the Big Scrum all about?
Think of being in the pub on a match day, Rugby or football…
The place is packed, there’s a great atmosphere and everybody is wearing the kit of their favourite team. Only down side, is you’re in a straight bar and you’re paying more attention to the guys looking quite hot in their Rugby/footie top!
The Big Scrum aims to take the great atmosphere, the hot gay men in kit and mix with a great venue. So GET YER KIT ON, get ready to play with some balls and get down to The Big Scrum.
LGBT Foundation
Play Packs now available at Alert!
LGBT Foundation in partnership with MAC Aids Fund has developed ‘Play Packs’ for guys who are either hosting or engaging in group sex activities or chemsex.
We are delighted that we are now able to offer these to Alert! customers. We will have them available at Reception for you to take away with you. We will need to ask you to give us some basic demographic details simply for to meet the funding criteria but the packs are free.
The LGBT Foundation kindly supply all of the condoms and lube provided for free to Alert! customers either individually or packaged in handy pocket packs.
The Foundation offers a range of services either through its main building which is on Richmond Street or outreach services such as those provided at Alert! These include non-judgemental help, support and advice on safer sex, substance use, all matters concerning sexuality and even assistance with things as basic as financial, housing or relationship problems. They also offer rapid HIV testing, accompanied of course with support, counselling and access to medical services.
| Email: | Phone: |
| info@lgbt.foundation | 0345 3 30 30 30 |
| Visit: | Map: |
| LGBT Foundation 5 Richmond Street, Manchester M1 3HF |
https://goo.gl/PUZfXe |
The LGBT Foundation are open seven days a week, and you can contact them by email or telephone if you are unable to visit in person. They offer confidential help to our community and will treat you with empathy and respect if you need to use their services.
We want everyone to leave Alert! with only happy memories so please stay safe, stay sensible and stay smiling.
Mobile Phones
Please respect the privacy of others and keep your mobile phone in your bag or pocket. Nobody wants to hear your conversation and there may be people there who don’t want to appear in your selfie.
Alert! attracts people from all walks of life and some of our customers wish to keep their attendance at Alert! private.
You may think that it is harmless to take a picture of yourself or your friends, but what about the nervous guy just in the shot who isn’t yet comfortable with having his image published all over FaceBook? Even the light from a flash or the glow of a mobile phone screen can annoy people, and please NEVER use your phone for any reason in the darkrooms.
If you need to take a call please do so in Reception or outside the building.
Thanks
Underground
We are joined at many of our events by our friends from UndergrounD who stock a wide range of toys, poppers, clothing and fetish paraphernalia, all priced below most of the local and online suppliers.
This is stock made exclusively available to Alert! customers so is an opportunity to bag a great bargain.
Included in the range (but by no means an exhaustive list) are:
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So if you forgot to bring lube and want a tub of Crisco, or you think a new harness would be just the treat for your loved one then have a browse and see what tickles your fancy (or what you can use to tickle someone else’s!)
UndergrounD also carry a stock of our Alert! branded clothing (also available online) and if we don’t hold the exact size you want we can order it from the supplier for you to collect at the venue or have it sent by post.
Where to stay
Hotels
We know that many of you live outside of Manchester City Centre and that hotel rooms can be expensive. There are a number of the usual hotels fairly close to our current venue, such as:
Holiday Inn 25 Aytoun St, Manchester M1 3AE
Le Ville 42 Canal St, Manchester M1 3WD
Ibis Manchester 96 Portland St, Manchester M1 4GX
Ibis Princess Street Charles St, Princess St, Manchester M1 7DG
Britannia Portland St, Manchester M1 3LA
Bed and Breakfast
You may also consider using a service like Misterb&b – which aims to put you in touch with people who have B&B rooms available. There are a few local guys with rooms and they are often a lot cheaper than the hotels
Do you have a room (or even a sofabed) that you could make available to an Alert! customer? If so, let me know (email mail@club-alert.com) and if there are enough of you with spaces, I may look at setting up a local database to help connect you with people who need somewhere to stay.
Pride 2018 Aug 24th
We are back in our traditional slot on the first night of the Pride long weekend – need we say more? All the usual fun plus no doubt some Pride extras to make it an even more special event.
Tickets are on sale now and yes there will be some capacity left for people who can’t commit this early and want to pay on the door.
Pride FAQ
Where can I buy a ticket to Alert! for Manchester Pride?
From our online ticket shop
Do I need a Manchester Pride wristband?
No, we are outside the Pride perimeter fence
What time do you open?
Doors open at 10pm and we will remain open until 3;30 or later if you are still drinking and the bar is busy
Is there a dress code?
Yes, our normal full dress code will be in operation. Please note that if you turn up with a ticket but do not then change into dress code, we will ask you to leave.
Do I need a ticket?
Not necessarily. We are leaving 50% capacity for people who want to pay on the door but getting a ticket guarantees you entry
What items are not allowed in the club?
We do not permit opened bottles of liquid, such as water or poppers since some people have used these to smuggle in G/GHB/GBL. We do not allow pills to be brought into the club however if you need them for medical reasons you can leave them with our security team who will keep them safe for you. We do not allow guns (real or replica) or knives. Handcuffs and restraints are fine though. We do permit you to bring in lube, even if it is opened, as long as it is clear that it is lube and nothing else. Please don’t try to bring your own drink in.
I have further questions, who can I contact?
You can email us at mail@club-alert.com and we will try to reply to your question as soon as possible.
October 6 Skinhead and Leather Weekend
October’s Alert! is going to be mammoth as we have a double celebration for the Manchester Gay Skinheads Weekend and the Manchester Leathermen Weekend which fall on the same dates. The full dress code will be in operation, so you don’t have to be a skinhead or a leatherman to enjoy the party.
Last year’s leather weekend was a huge success and there is a big push to reinvigorate the skinhead scene in the city too. We will publish links to the other activities as they are announced.
November 4th
Our November event has the new opening time of 11pm