Alan talks on BBC Radio 6 Music about his upcoming auction ‘Collected – The Alan Wilder/Depeche Mode Collection’. You can listen to the interview below.

The event t the Zion Arts Centre in Manchester will be open to the public for two days starting tomorrow. Punters will be able to view the collectors’ pieces and watch Martin Vladar’s documentary ‘Collected’ which was made whilst Alan was re-discovering all his old equipment.

On Saturday, September 3rd from 3.00pm the memorabilia will be sold at auction which will be streamed on the internet, for people around the world to be a part of.

Also, Alan Wilder has decided to perform a virtually free concert immediately following the main sale event in Manchester on Saturday 3rd Sept at Zion theatre, as a thank you to everyone who is supporting the auction.

For the lucky few who are registering to attend the live part of the event, it will possible to stay for this performance as long as the theatre capacity at Zion will hold the numbers.In order to cover PA and projection costs, we are asking an extra £5 only for anyone who wishes to remain at the theatre for Recoil’s performance. The ONLY way to get a ticket is to register now with Omega by contacting:

office@omegaauctions.co.uk
Telephone : +44 161 865 0838

This is a very limited offer – first come, first served. Registrations, which also gives you full access to bid in the auction plus a printed catalogue, are being accepted right now.

Says Alan: “The auction has been receiving unbelievable feedback with interest from fans all over the world. Many have not only helped with research and provided useful information, but are actively taking part to help make the whole venture a great success. I wanted to do something to show my respect for everyone who is investing in this memorabilia sale, and a performance & celebration seemed to fit the bill. I hope it will act as a big thank you and show of my appreciation.”

We can also reveal that a special photographic exhibition is also being held at Zion over the course of the two days – this will feature many never-before-seen pictures by a selection of photographers, as well as some iconic Depeche Mode & Alan Wilder images over the years – all chosen by Alan and beautifully printed & framed by Fredrik Svensson. There may even be a chance to buy some of these at the end of the sale.

Finally – of course this whole auction event also takes place online. It will be broadcast in real time via the internet, and the Shunt team will also be reporting from Manchester with regular film clips, interviews, twitter updates, news on wining bidders & hammer prices. Each winning bidder will receive a free DVD of ‘Collected’ the documentary, directed by Martin Vladar (one DVD per person).

Register now at the-saleroom.com to bid from anywhere in the world.

Full auction details below.

Alan Wilder & Omega Auctions ‘present’
COLLECTED – The Alan Wilder/Depeche Mode Collection
A Historic Equipment, Vinyl & Memorabilia Auction

Auction date: Saturday 3rd September, 2011, 3.00pm
Venue: Zion Arts Centre
Address: 335 Stretford Rd, Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA
Viewing: 10.00am to 8.00pm – Friday 2nd September, and 10.00am to 2.45pm – Saturday 3rd September

For further details:
www.auction.recoil.co.uk
www.omegaauctions.co.uk
www.the-saleroom.com

eBay
Official catalogue
Auction downloads
Facebook event page

Source: BBC Radio 6 Music + Recoil

Alan Wilder – Collected is a documentary about the musician and producer Alan Wilder. Vladar worked personally with Alan Wilder and his estate in the UK: at Wilder’s Sussex residence, he discovered the house was filled with memorabilia spanning 35 years of a career spent in music, most notably during the 80s and 90s covering the musician’s stint with one of the most famous & successful bands of all time, Depeche Mode.

Vladar’s intent was not to create a biography but rather to understand Wilder by studying the producer’s vast personal collection and relating it’s significance to the many iconic photographs, TV and live performances where most of the uncovered items first appeared. We witness how the musician is reunited with his lost sounds when Wilder tries out his old Sampler after 25 years, and we discover which unreleased records he has the only copies of, along with access to the very first acetate pressings of Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator’ and the ’101′ album recorded at The Rosebowl, Pasadena in 1988.

What we end up with is a moving, funny and ultimately fascinating retrospective of a career which has touched millions of fans. Alan Wilder is noted for his meticulous detailing in music, and that has clearly been translated into the production of this collection.

Full auction details below.

Alan Wilder & Omega Auctions ‘present’
COLLECTED – The Alan Wilder/Depeche Mode Collection
A Historic Equipment, Vinyl & Memorabilia Auction

Auction date: Saturday 3rd September, 2011, 3.00pm
Venue: Zion Arts Centre
Address: 335 Stretford Rd, Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA
Viewing: 10.00am to 8.00pm – Friday 2nd September, and 10.00am to 2.45pm – Saturday 3rd September

This worldwide, all-inclusive fan-friendly event will incorporate a rolling film presentation (‘Alan Wilder – Collected’) about the fascinating history of everything in the sale. Over the course of the two days, some instruments such as the Knight guitar, Emulators and ‘Devotional’ drums will be set up to view and try out, as well as displays for many of the other items. Alan and Paul Kendall will be attending on both days to answer questions, sign everyone’s items, try the bar, and generally take part in the action… ‘Professor’ Kendall will give a talk about his own experiences in the studio – and in particular the recording techniques and mixing strategies used on Recoil’s albums, as well as help demonstrate some of the equipment on display. We hope to have a DJ, a well-stocked bar and one or two other surprises.

For further details:
www.auction.recoil.co.uk
www.omegaauctions.co.uk
www.the-saleroom.com

eBay
Official catalogue
Auction downloads
Facebook event page

Source: Recoil

Alan Wilder – Collected is a documentary about the musician and producer Alan Wilder. Vladar worked personally with Alan Wilder and his estate in the UK: at Wilder’s Sussex residence, he discovered the house was filled with memorabilia spanning 35 years of a career spent in music, most notably during the 80s and 90s covering the musician’s stint with one of the most famous & successful bands of all time, Depeche Mode.

Vladar’s intent was not to create a biography but rather to understand Wilder by studying the producer’s vast personal collection and relating it’s significance to the many iconic photographs, TV and live performances where most of the uncovered items first appeared. We witness how the musician is reunited with his lost sounds when Wilder tries out his old Sampler after 25 years, and we discover which unreleased records he has the only copies of, along with access to the very first acetate pressings of Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator’ and the ’101′ album recorded at The Rosebowl, Pasadena in 1988.

What we end up with is a moving, funny and ultimately fascinating retrospective of a career which has touched millions of fans. Alan Wilder is noted for his meticulous detailing in music, and that has clearly been translated into the production of this collection.

Full auction details below.

Alan Wilder & Omega Auctions ‘present’
COLLECTED – The Alan Wilder/Depeche Mode Collection
A Historic Equipment, Vinyl & Memorabilia Auction

Auction date: Saturday 3rd September, 2011, 3.00pm
Venue: Zion Arts Centre
Address: 335 Stretford Rd, Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA
Viewing: 10.00am to 8.00pm – Friday 2nd September, and 10.00am to 2.45pm – Saturday 3rd September

For further details:
www.auction.recoil.co.uk
www.omegaauctions.co.uk
www.the-saleroom.com

eBay
Official catalogue
Auction downloads
Facebook event page

Source: Recoil

Get your registrations and orders in soon as they will go fast!

In order to attend the event in Manchester you will need to be registered with Omega Auctions. Please visit: Omega for more information on registration. Theater places at Zion Arts Center are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment.

Also, at eBay – more exclusive items ahead of the auction were added last Sunday. Be quick and get your bids in as these one-offs will only be there for a few more days! Everything posted at this eBay link is authentic and part of the full AW/DM collection.

Full auction details below.

Alan Wilder & Omega Auctions ‘present’
COLLECTED – The Alan Wilder/Depeche Mode Collection
A Historic Equipment, Vinyl & Memorabilia Auction

Auction date: Saturday 3rd September, 2011, 3.00pm
Venue: Zion Arts Centre
Address: 335 Stretford Rd, Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA
Viewing: 10.00am to 8.00pm – Friday 2nd September, and 10.00am to 2.45pm – Saturday 3rd September

For further details:
www.auction.recoil.co.uk
www.omegaauctions.co.uk
www.the-saleroom.com

eBay
Official catalogue
Auction downloads
Facebook event page

Source: Recoil

Alan Wilder – Collected is a documentary about the musician and producer Alan Wilder. Vladar worked personally with Alan Wilder and his estate in the UK: at Wilder’s Sussex residence, he discovered the house was filled with memorabilia spanning 35 years of a career spent in music, most notably during the 80s and 90s covering the musician’s stint with one of the most famous & successful bands of all time, Depeche Mode.

Vladar’s intent was not to create a biography but rather to understand Wilder by studying the producer’s vast personal collection and relating it’s significance to the many iconic photographs, TV and live performances where most of the uncovered items first appeared. We witness how the musician is reunited with his lost sounds when Wilder tries out his old Sampler after 25 years, and we discover which unreleased records he has the only copies of, along with access to the very first acetate pressings of Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator’ and the ’101′ album recorded at The Rosebowl, Pasadena in 1988.

What we end up with is a moving, funny and ultimately fascinating retrospective of a career which has touched millions of fans. Alan Wilder is noted for his meticulous detailing in music, and that has clearly been translated into the production of this collection.

Full auction details below.

Alan Wilder & Omega Auctions ‘present’
COLLECTED – The Alan Wilder/Depeche Mode Collection
A Historic Equipment, Vinyl & Memorabilia Auction

Auction date: Saturday 3rd September, 2011, 3.00pm
Venue: Zion Arts Centre
Address: 335 Stretford Rd, Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA
Viewing: 10.00am to 8.00pm – Friday 2nd September, and 10.00am to 2.45pm – Saturday 3rd September

Facebook event page
Auction downloads

Source: Recoil