Just getting back to the hotel room thing, I crumbled and booked a rather expensive Premier Inn nearby, just so I can guarantee having somewhere to lay my head, but it's a room I can cancel without paying just as long as I do it 24 hours in advance if something cheaper comes along... just an idea if any of you are in a bit of a panic about having somewhere to stay and don't mind paying big bucks if you can't find a bargain? It was PI Manchester Central, £79 if you're interested... keep me posted about cheaper options.
Now, it seems that there are a few people, myself included, intent on meeting up with like-minded folk before the Ritz gig, some of whom seem to be a bit new to the NMA scene... any ideas on how we can all recognise each other? I'm gonna be there with my bezzie mate (also a die-hard NMA-er) but I'd be nice to hook up with people I only know through their forum names ... ideas?