The Women of The Fall Weekender is a two-day celebration bringing together artists who played with The Fall alongside special guest artists from the wider independent music community for a programme of live music, film, conversation and collaboration.

Taking place in South Manchester across two venues on Saturday 5 September at The Carlton Club, Whalley Range and Sunday 6 September at The Kamera Ballroom, Chorlton, the weekend features the premiere of a specially commissioned Women of The Fall film by filmmaker Megan Brierley with  artwork for the event  especially created for the weekend by artist Suzanne Smith.

Saturday's programme also includes a live performance from Poppycock, featuring original Fall keyboard player Una Baines, followed by The Fallen Women, the all-female Fall karaoke band, joined by a series of special guest vocalists performing songs from The Fall. The evening concludes with DJ sets.

Guest artists appearing include Loose Articles, Glimmerpit, LIINES, Nico Harmony, Miki Berenyi, Red Stains, Phoebe Green, Carrie Lawson  and Tamra Smith with more to be be announced

Sunday offers a chance to hear directly from some of the musicians involved with an In conversation with Una Baines, Marcia Schofield and more to be confirmed, an open collaborative jam session, special guest performances  and a one-off artist signing with Suzanne.

Women and non-binary artists have played a vital role in shaping Manchester's musical heritage, but their contribution doesn't always receive the recognition it deserves. The Women of The Fall Weekender celebrates the remarkable musicians, songwriters and artists who were an integral part of The Fall while bringing together and celebrating women from across generations of the independent music community.