Roadmender (nightclub)

As the only major live venue in Northampton, Roadmender has played a significant role in shaping the experiences of generations of local music enthusiasts.

Named after the 1902 book by Michael Fairless, the club was established to cater for the "no-collar" bits and girls of the Boroughs area of Northampton.

As the largest venue for touring bands between London and Birmingham, it became an essential stop for artists such as Radiohead, Metallica, Oasis, Travis and the Manic Street Preachers.

Its most recent closure occurred in late 2005 when it lost several hundred thousand pounds of council funding which forced its then owners Roadmender Ltd into liquidation.

Notable performances since its reopening have included Idlewild, The Maccabees, Marillion, Kate Nash, Biffy Clyro, Finch, We Are Scientists, Little Boots (supported by Ellie Goulding), Deftones, Enter Shikari, Happy Mondays, The Dead South and the NME tour.