Legendary DJ and acclaimed music writer Dave Haslam made his reputation DJ-ing over four hundred and fifty times at the Hacienda club in Manchester; he was a resident DJ from 1986 to 1990, during the Madchester years, and again in 1996 and 1997 (including what turned out to be the last night of the club in June 1997).

He made his debut at the Hacienda on May 1st 1986 on a night named 'the Temperance Club'. Playing an eclectic mix - from the Velvet Underground to the Beastie Boys - his Hacienda night became the focus for Madchester's indie dance fraternity. Ian Brown, Tim Burgess and the Chemical Brothers have all credited the night as an inspiration. In 1989 it was described as "the best club night in Britain" by the 'NME'.

In 1989 and 1990 he was invited by the Stone Roses to open their shows at Alexandra Palace, Blackpool and Spike Island.

Between 1990 and 1995 he hosted 'Freedom' on Saturdays at the Boardwalk in Manchester. A quality night with a hugely loyal following, 'Freedom' was to prosper for five years; Haslam played every week - with occasional guest DJ's (including Pete Heller, Pete Tong, and Erick Morillo).

He played himself in the film 'Twenty Four Hour Party People' and has made numerous TV and radio appearances. His first book, 'Manchester, England', was published in 1999, his second book, 'Adventures on the Wheels of Steel; the Rise of the Superstar DJs' was described by Scotland's 'The List' magazine as "the best book on the superstar DJ phenomenon to date". His third - 'Not Abba; the Real Story of the 1970s' was published in June 2005. Since March 2006 he has hosted a show, 'The Weekender', on Manchester's new Xfm station, broadcasting every Friday from 6pm-9pm.