Mark 'Bez' Berry was percussionist and mascot of Brit pop legends the Happy Mondays and went on to perform with Black Grape before landing himself in the media spotlight in 2005, in Celebrity Big Brother.
On July 26, courtesy of Substance promotions, Bez will take to the stage at the Ironworks for a DJ set with support from local lads
'The Dirty Fivers'. Bez is chiefly remembered for his bizarre style of dancing, and use of the maracas.
The 'Mondays' second single was called "Freaky Dancin'" in tribute.
After the Mondays broke up, Bez became a member of Black Grape, a group founded by Mondays band-mate Shaun Ryder, but he left in 1997 over artistic differences.
The Happy Mondays have split up and reformed many times and are currently in their third incarnation of the group, and Bez is touring with them.
In 2007, the 'Mondays' released their first studio album in 15 years entitled Uncle Dysfunktional.
Doors open at 8pm, tickets cost £10 and are available from the ironworks. For more information visit
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