What happened when one of British music's most influential stars played a Manchester estate social club

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It was a gig listing that made you do a double-take when news of it was first released. And even stood next to him in the tiny room that doubled as his dressing room, it was still hard to believe it was about to happen.

Its staple is usually karaoke, bingo nights. and tribute acts. But last night, Cringlewood Social Club, tucked away in the Northern Moor estate had one of British music's most famous on its stage.

His band The Libertines, who have done so much to shape the look and feel of the country's indie scene, still regularly sell-out huge arenas and headline festivals.

Yet last night Pete Doherty played for just 350 lucky souls at the former trade union working men's club on Yewtree Lane. READ MORE: The 50 best pubs in Greater Manchester It was all part of The Northenden Fringe Festival (TNFF), which is bringing household names to the suburbs to complement the area's booming grassroots music and arts scene.