Idea Submission
ILLUSION
Manchester art movement involving record label, clothing brand, art prints, events, management agency, events space. ?
Submitted by ILLUSION.
ILLUSION is an all encompassing art movement / philosophy / business set up by Manchester residents Tom Craven and James Cotterill. From our 10 years working in the music business in Manchester and throughout the UK, we thought now was the time to gather all our experience, ideas and friends together to create a special collective designed to push forward our great ideas, music, design, events, passion under one umbrella.
Our idea started off as creating a cutting edge house music record label to showcase music and artwork from close friends and inspirations, but has significantly evolved into a record label, clothing brand, art prints company, events company, management agency and our own unique space.
LABEL:
ILLUSION RECORDINGS is in keeping with the ethos of other renowned swash buckling Manchester labels of the past. We want something with substance thats looks as good as it sounds. For us, like Factory records of the past, everything has to be of the highest quality. Manchester hasn't had a quality house label for many years, a label which shows off the talent and creativity of this great city to an international audition whilst keeping firmly rooted in Manchester. We have put together a local and international cast ready to firmly put us back on the map! Through our work with huge internationally recognised labels, we aim to utilise our passion, experience, creativity and drive to create a truly special iconic Manchester label. Our independently financed label is ready to launch, we just need that extra bit of help and investment to get us to the next step.
BIGGER PICTURE:
Off the back of our label, we have worked with many talented local artists, designers and friends who have come up with some amazing label artwork and ideas and we have evolved Illusion Recordings in to the Illusion Vision. Instead of just creating a record label, we have created a real community consisting of:
CLOTHING LABEL - we are starting off with label artwork t-shirts prints and developing these ideas with our team to create a full clothing range from t-shirt to outer wear
ART PRINTS COMPANY - starting off with our label artwork prints we will be working with local artists to develop a seasonal range of varying sized art prints all designed and manufactured in Manchester. The quality of the artwork and print is extremely high and we have managed to secure hook up with many respected shops / websites around the globe, giving instant global recognition for all artists involved.
EVENTS COMPANY - we have been running successful events in Manchester the last 10 years, running parties/events in dis-used warehouses to northern quarter shops to the Urbis, so we have a varied range of experience at running large to small scale events in almost any location. We aim to tie these events in with our Illusion vision to create the very best events with the highest quality control around Manchester and further field, giving young creative artists/people we work with the opportunity to spread their wings a little further than the M60.
MANAGEMENT AGENCY - with experience working for successful global management agency, we aim to create a niche Illusion agency aimed at developing and nurturing all our artists ( be it DJ / musician / artist / designer) off all our labels and give them the help, support and platform they need to get to the next step to further their careers.
SPACE - like all good, budding businesses, we want a space to call our own and to use to help nurture our Manchester based collective. We are currently scouring every nook and cranny of the city to find a space we can work in and use to throw fashion / music / design events and community workshops to help inspire the next generation of musicians / artists /DJs. We want a space that we can call our home which will be used as a creative hub to bring our community and ideas together.
We are asking for this money to give us a helping hand in setting up all steps of our master plan. We feel we have created a special and unique concept that would be an assett to the city of Manchester and hope that Umbro can get behind us to help bring our master plan together.
Thanks Illusion x
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Posted by lalalala on Apr 29th, 2011
Massive support to 2 really passionate guys. Good luck!!! xx
Posted by erighton on Mar 8th, 2011
full support, these guys know what they are going and what there are doing, the money couldn't go to any one more deserving!
Watch this space
Posted by calormusic on Feb 9th, 2011
full support! you deserve the hardwork to pay off!!! good luck xxx
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Posted by russyallop on Feb 6th, 2011
Give these guys the tools they need to get them on there feet. I have a lot of love for this dream.
Posted by ParkwaEscobar on Feb 6th, 2011
Manchester NEEDS you two belters! Some serious musical knowledge here and incredible design. I have every faith you will go far. Everybody, help these boys get massively involved. Loads of love. xxx
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Posted by originalhero on Feb 5th, 2011
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Posted by neilparkes on Feb 5th, 2011
Can't think of anyone else who deserves it more.. Amazing concept. Give them the moollah and watch them fly.
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Posted by Malloyjjm1 on Feb 5th, 2011
These boys would put Umbro's funding to great use!! and Manchester will benefit massively from Illusion's Vision!!!
Top idea, great guys. Good luck xx
Posted by mwardhunt1 on Feb 4th, 2011
Two mint chaps who are well on the ball and capable of making this venture an even bigger succes. Class act all round. Good luck lovelies xx
Posted by svanderg on Feb 4th, 2011
this label is guna be big!! full support from myself and cant wait for 1st release.
Posted by adamross on Feb 4th, 2011
Give them the money. This is why:
I would listen to their t-shirts, look at their music, attend their artwork and wear their events. Its simple. Its Illusion.
I would also eat Tom's face, too.
Posted by TonyArrowsmith on Feb 4th, 2011
This project sounds amazing and having known these guys for a while, couldn't think of two more passionate or skilled people to deliver it. Steve
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Posted by nomes86 on Feb 4th, 2011
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Posted by xanthakorn on Feb 4th, 2011
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Posted by tammyrara on Feb 4th, 2011
Awesone guys with a great talent and lots of enthusiasm......
Hope you get the break! :-)
Bobbylot!!!
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THIS IS THE FUTURE!
Only better..
And bigger..
But still the future.
Posted by evilmoke on Feb 4th, 2011
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Posted by Hannah-cats on Feb 4th, 2011
I've really got a feeling that Illusion is going to kick off big time.. This is perfect timing for Manchester
Posted by greglord on Feb 4th, 2011
No one is doing what these guys are doing in Manchester and willing to support the scene like they are. A talented collective that has a lot to offer. If I had the money I would back them.
Posted by Joyscout on Feb 4th, 2011
gwaaaan lads!! looking forward the releases!!
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What a great concept and something which I think Manchester is crying out for. All the best and good luck with securing some assistance with this :)
Posted by Madigangsta on Feb 4th, 2011
You guys have my full support, great music, great concept, great artwork .... whats not to like? Good Luck xxx
Posted by nobsey on Feb 4th, 2011
best of luck with this lads... got my fingers crossed for ya. x
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Best of luck chaps!!
Posted by olliedub on Feb 4th, 2011
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Posted by nick01 on Feb 4th, 2011
hope all this amazing work you's are doing treats yas well best of luck to ya's you deserve it!!! :-) xxx
Posted by laurenbrooks11 on Feb 4th, 2011
A quality concept, I believe Illusion is one the best labels for the future, the artists and label managers are second to none.
Wishing you the best of luck x
Posted by Jonnywren on Feb 4th, 2011
in the sea of new labels the underground is now bigger than the over ground the pressure is on.... i know these guys will do well cos in there own words
they have next level passion
good things happen to those who now what they are doing!!
Posted by playford on Feb 4th, 2011
A superb concept, label and the Illusion gentleman are scholars, saints and the perfect additon to any team. They rightfully deserve all the support and I believe they can deliver a true difference to the community.
Posted by TDRMC on Feb 4th, 2011
This sounds wicked!! We need more of this in Manchester!!! Being a manc coming from the hood, never had opportunities like this!! Keep doing what your doing! Keep being an inspiration!! The whole of Longsight has your back!!!
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You deserve this guys. Never met anybody with so much passion and worked so hard for this. Good luck!
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Full Support from me!! :)
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Good luck fellas! LOVE the design of Illusion and music is lush too, no doubt this will be an awesome project! :0)
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These guys are the bees kness. Deadly tunes!!!
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Posted by Laurenzo1 on Feb 4th, 2011
Thanks ever so much for the kind words of support from you all nice to know that you all care about what we are trying to achieve :)) Big love back at you all. Xx
Posted by Cottdog on Feb 4th, 2011
wicked vision! Best proposal Ive read on here!!!
Full support for this - its about time to see a proper quality house music label take charge in Manchester again : )
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thumbs up, boogies and bumshakes all the way from Sydney to ILLUSION RECORDINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by changomat5000 on Feb 4th, 2011
Full support for this great vision, positive vibes for Manchester and beyond... :)
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got my support all day! great vision, positive vibes...
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These boys are amazing......fully behind everything they do...xxx
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Full support for this, well worthy cause! x
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All the best boys, I'm sure you'll easily get all the support you need!! X
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looks wicked guys , full support from me big lad. hook me a T up as well :)
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Awesome! Positive vibes for Manchester :)
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loving this , hope it comes off as will be wicked for Manchester
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The guys definately deserve a chance
One love :) x
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Duuuudeeeess....full support !!! xxx
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Looking good! Fully behind this!! x
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Good luck :)
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Good luck guys! Time for the hard work to pay off!
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guys are doing an important job for uk's music community, they really deserve it!
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Posted by ellen_cotterill1 on Feb 3rd, 2011
Known these guys for years. They absolutely deserve the oppertunity to do what they do best. This will be a massive success.
Good luck guys!!x
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Great concept...full support of this!
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Massively behind this... nice designs..... keep up the good work. :)
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Mint, 100% Behind this! :) Good Luck.
Posted by ChrisMcC on Feb 3rd, 2011
Having worked with the label and known Tom and James for time I can verify their limitless passion and enthusiasm to see their ideas not only through but far... It's already done and well deserved Xx
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U have my full support guy's! Hope u smash it!
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Top stuff guys.... Wicked beats and more creativity to come.... All the best... Plus, def wanna get an Illusion t shirt! Big up Illusion!
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Good luck!
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Full support from the Low Slung Stallions.
James & Tom are top LADS
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Ace tunes..good luck guys!! :)
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Full support, this will be big!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Great concept with great product to back it up. Straight in lads, all the breast!
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An eclectic and innovative project development for Manchester, and also beyond. Full support with with guys and good luck :) x
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wicked tunes give them the money........
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Yep defo all over this one good luck boyz!!!!
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Good luck with this guys!!!! Showing some love big time!! :)
Posted by Crofty on Feb 3rd, 2011
BIG ups to you guys....full support without a doubt :) x
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Go guys! Massive love and support for this ... all the way x
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Full support to these boys for illusion...bringing a fresh vibe with first productions, and only good things to come!! Gets my vote! X
Posted by Brettosbourne on Feb 3rd, 2011
Nuff respect from Philadelphia for our Mancunian brothers. Make this happen!
Posted by BillyW on Feb 3rd, 2011
mucho supportio chaps.
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Full support from Philadelphia. Make this happen!
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Massive support to the boys and this next level label. Ez.X
Posted by BrownDog on Feb 3rd, 2011
Shabomba.... Can't wait for illusion to take off and fly!!
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Canny support
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Good luck boys, sounds like a good idea and seems the money will be well spent in investing in the future and not just getting wasted in a one-off event/flight of fancy. Fair play to Umbro for doing this! x
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FULL support for this inspiring proposal!
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Posted by Robjones on Feb 3rd, 2011
This Label represents the ideas and mind sets of a generation that loves friendship, music and commitment to Art. I for one say give them the money and watch this label grow into something amazing!!!!
Good Luck x
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Posted by DESPENCE on Feb 3rd, 2011
All the best for this fellas. well deserved label & idea, show em the money!...
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all the best you guys!!!! full support for the future....KILLA DESIGN
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GOOD LUCK DUDES!!! X
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Lots of luck to you all!! :)
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Ace, sounds wicked. Godd luck guys, hope your succesfull x
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This needs to win - the brand and concept is so tight and the music more than backs it up. Best of luck to two people that truly know what they're about. x
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Best of luck giving you my full support you can do it!!!!
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Good Luck Guys!! Hope it Goes Well!!!
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Good Luck :) xx
Posted by sharona on Feb 3rd, 2011
Go on boys, idea is right on the money.
Manchester is in big need of such an enterprise and ILLUSION! would be perfect to carry this torch.
Best of luck! X
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Well done on all your hard work, I hope it works out for you all.
Good luck!!!
:-)
X
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This has our full support, great ideas from two serious pros!!
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Posted by Brins on Feb 3rd, 2011
Thanks Illusion.. your music gets me through it all. big love . :) Gxx
Posted by gavinh on Feb 3rd, 2011
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Full support to the upmost. This needs to happen. People people wake up. !! x
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This is exciting stuff you guys have planned!! Cant wait to see it all grow! All the best with is all! X
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Lets help give illusion the extra bump up they need to continue putting wicked stuff out there, cheers lads!
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Hats off to Cotty and Tom for all their hard work, some amazing tracks produced for future release.....110% S U P P O R T!!! : -)
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Definitely a worthy cause, good luck with it all guys !!
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