A seven-foot bronze statue honoring Tony Wilson, the legendary “Mr. Manchester” and music mogul behind Factory Records and the Hacienda, is set to rise in Greengate Square — a symbolic spot straddling Salford and Manchester. Spearheaded by Joy Division’s Peter Hook and former councillor Steve Coen, the project celebrates Wilson’s deep roots and cultural legacy, capturing his flamboyant spirit and optimism. Designed by a local artist, the statue will be crowd-funded via share purchases — each with a Factory Records-embossed certificate — turning it into a people’s monument. With a £250,000 target, the initiative aims to empower local talent and cement Wilson’s story as proof that Salford-born visionaries can shape global culture. Council officials are supportive, and the statue, once installed, will be gifted to Salford in perpetuity — a lasting tribute to a man who believed in the power of the city.
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