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02 Jan 2026

DUSK PHOTOWALK FEB 2026 HOLT TOWN

DUSK PHOTOWALK, HOLT TOWN, MANCHESTER FEB 28TH 5.45PM Join me, Not Quite Light, in Holt Town on Saturday February 28th at 5.45pm for the next in my series of my very popular dusk photowalks. This time we’ll be exploring the fascinating area around Holt Town, Manchester, soon to undergo major regeneration. From mills, to scrapyard, or a container with a car perched on top, and even a Chinese funeral parlour. You will not be bored around this wonderful district. Whatever […]

PHOTOWALKS

02 Jan 2026

DUSK PHOTOWALK MARCH 2026 ARDWICK

DUSK PHOTOWALK, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER SATURDAY MARCH 28TH 6.30PM Join me, Not Quite Light, in Ardwick on Saturday March 28th at 6.30pm for the next in my series of my very popular dusk photowalks, the first of 2026. This time we’ll be exploring the fascinating area around the famous Manchester Apollo in Ardwick, Manchester. Not only is the area home to this venue, the surrounding streets provide a delicious glimpse into the city’s history and evolution over the decades. Whatever your […]

PHOTOWALKS

28 Nov 2022

NQL ON REFORM RADIO NOV 29th 22

Come and join me, to simply listen to some great music, and the sounds I’ve found over the past month… This month I’ve found sounds in Poland, at a Klezmer night in Ancoats and in the autumn twilight of Clayton Vale. Soundscapes and incidental music by Not Quite Light. Music features tracks by William Basinski, Halina Kunika and Bert Kaempfert. Live on reform Radio at 5am 29th November, and then available on ‘listen again’ on this page from 1st Dec, […]

23 Feb 2022

Not Quite Light dawn in Salford and Manchester. Reform Radio manchester

NQL ON REFORM RADIO FEB 2022

This month I walk from Salford to Ancoats, along and underneath the Mancunian Way, beginning at first light… Sound / Incidental Music: Simon Buckley / Not Quite Light Music featured includes tracks from Wanda Warsaw, Ryuchi Sakamoto, Kinbrae / Clare Archibald, Chopin and Joy Division. LISTEN PLAYLIST

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23 Feb 2022

NQL ON REFORM RADIO JAN 2022

This month I walk the city of Manchester from dawn until dusk, setting out at first light, recording sound and the things I witness along the way. SOUND / INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Simon Buckley / Not Quite Light Music featured includes tracks by Charlotte OC, Aitch, Pablo’s Eye and Joni Mitchell ( no longer avaialable on Spotify ). LISTEN PLAYLIST

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18 May 2021

NQL ON REFORM RADIO – MAY 2021

In this show I explore the Irk Valley, Manchester. During October & November 2020, towards the end of an extraordinary year, I was commissioned by the Manchester Collective to photograph and create a film. This show tells the stories from my experience of working in this remarkable district in Manchester. Music includes tunes from Manchester Collective, Sarah Neufeld, WH Lung, Gary Numan and Siobhan Donaghy. PLAYLIST FOLLOW NQL ON MIXCLOUD

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18 May 2021

NEW REFORM RADIO SHOW

I’ve returned to doing shows for Reform Radio, and the first one is now live on their site. In this episode I explore the Irk Valley, linked to my project with the Manchester Collective, telling the stories of the things I encountered and experienced whilst working there using audio, text and music. Music from, amongst others, the Manchester Collective, Sarah Neufeld, Siobhan Donaghy & WH Lung. LISTEN HERE PLAYLIST

NEWS

18 Oct 2019

NEW GALLERIES ADDED

I’ve added to the Galleries page, and also updated several of the existing selection of pictures. New galleries include ‘Construction’ and ‘Travel’. To see the Galleries click in the menu link.

NEWS

18 Oct 2019