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Latest info on the new series of nighters planned for 2005 The Original Sounds Of Detroit&Chicago and Down To Midtempo Lounge Allnighter - Confirmed Dates For 2005. I can now confirm the three dates booked so far for THE ORIGINAL SOUNDS OF DETROIT AND CHICAGO ALLNIGHTERS and of course the down to mid tempo lounge set to happen AT SHERRIDANS, DEWSBURY next year, the event will run on the second Saturday of the month on February 12th/13th, May 14th/15th and August 13th/1

Press release We are back! The Orwell has returned with 4 dates booked for 2002 ALL with killer guests confirmed. The Orwell is staying with the new direction taken at the latter end of 2001 i.e. Connoisseurs 60s, quality Crossover&the best in 70s and 80s Modern Soul in one room.

Northern Soul @ The Plinston! 1st Anniversary Party (Details) Friday 5th September 2003 is the date for the diary as North Herts biggest ...read more Rare Soul event celebrate their first 12 soulful months at the Garden City venue with a huge 'Thank You' party and a mandate to have a great time. There will be the usual 3 rooms available for those seeking soul self satisfaction: MAIN HALL: Northern Monsters&Forgotten Oldies; 6T's Newies and Crossover/Modern Anthems w

The Prestatyn Soul Weekender Returns ! Following huge public demand, Pontins have announced the welcome return of the Prestatyn Soul weekender at their largest holiday camp at Prestatyn in North Wales over the weekend of March 8-10th 2013. Between 2001 and 2011 the weekender was widely acclaimed as the leading event of it's kind and quickly became a national institution for soul devotees from Great Britain and beyond. Every March, over 2000 like-minded souls made the annual pilgrimage to

Allnighter Tickets are now available. £10.00 for each night, this is the best line up you are going to see in Wales, the North West, and the Midlands this year. Tickets are selling fast, so either ring John Mills on the number below, or see Dave Rimmer at a venue. March 26th / 27th, 2004 The Westminster Hotel, 11 - 13 East Parade, Rhyl, North Wales DJs Booked to appear Andy Rix, Keith Money, Andy Dyson, Roger Banks, Dave Rimmer, Mi

Hi Folks,   Just a quick reminder that the Rhyl Connoisseurs weekender is running on the 26th / 27th March, 2004. I understand from the promoters, John Mills and Stevie Z, that the number of hotel rooms still available is quickly approaching single figures.   However, if you just want to cme down for the Saturday night, tickets are now available. the full details are:   Saturday 27th March, 2004   THE RHYL CONNOISSEURS ALLNIGHTER THE WESTMINSTER HOTEL

Subject: hi real funk and soul music lovers Friday18 th July Hello You all real Funk and Soul Music Lovers If you guys are still in London on the 18th of this month , you are more then welcome to join new underground party . see below mo details Peace Crystal Record Launch Party @ THE RHYTHM FACTORY London FRIDAY 18 th JULY 8 pm til 3 am .......... > King A Ling Records , Heavy funk label based in Shoreditch -Hoxton " The Popcorn Brothers" Ne

The Simon Cuerden Memorial Blesma All Nighter Saturday 18th January 2020 Possibly The Biggest Charity All Nighter Ever!  As you may know I ran the BLESMA charity events with Simon Cuerden before his untimely passing. When I visited him in hospital the day before he passed . I made him a promise that I intend to keep...  I promised him that The Annual BLESMA Charity event would continue in his name  THE SIMON CUERDEN MEMORIAL BLESMA CHARITY ALL NIGHTER WILL TAKE PLACE ON 18th Jan 2

Coming up to three years ago in August 'The Soul Club' presented what turned out to be a one off Droylsden reunion Allnighter which was very well attended and despite one or two sound system problems proved to be a great night, sadly for one reason and another follow up sessions never happened, add this to being less involved with the Northern Scene from a personal perspective in recent times due to familyand personal commitments I certainly have taken a back seat, having said that the passion a

The Temptations and The Four Tops Plus Special Guests Odyssey Rescheduled UK Tour Dates for 2022 Press release The Four Tops and The Temptations with special Guests Odyssey bring their re-scheduled UK tour to our shores in September/October 2022.   They have added an additional show at Southend Cliffs Pavillion on Wednesday 5th October.  Tickets remain valid for the new dates. The Temptations and The Four Tops will be performing some of their most popular and award-winning songs t

Already a regular event in the Morecambe music calendar, this year’s annual North Lancs Soul Festival weekend will be the tenth and as Festival Director Jason Mills explains, it is going from strength to strength.   “Last year we enjoyed our largest number of attendees ever, travelling from the across length and breadth of the UK, so to celebrate this milestone, we are introducing two more new venues in May this year.  Firstly, the two storey Boardwalk bar will be joining us and its tw

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THE “RYAN HALL” 2011 TORCH REUNION We have received notification today 12th September 2011 that the venue for the 2011 Torch Reunion THE RYAN HALL, TUNSTALL has decided to close its doors on 30th Sept 2011. The manager sadly informed us, that the club has to cease trading after 55 years as a catholic club serving the people of Tunstall Although we would have preferred to keep this years reunion in the Tunstall distric

Well seems were rumbled, some have commented on team monkeys frequent trips to caribbean and other suspicious things. Investigative reporter Nick Brown of Scenesville fame recently told the world via Soul Talk, the truth behind the DMSC nites and the legendary "Two drinks for one promotion"!! Thanks to him our grant from McGill University, Montreal, has now been suspended! And there is no longer a need to enter blood groups on memberships application forms. just hit that read more... to read mor

A short tour of the UK by The Velvelettes has been announced by promoters PGE. The legendary Motown group famous for hit singles such as 'Needle In A Haystack', 'He Was Really Saying Something', 'These Things Will Keep Me Loving You' and many more, will be embarking on a four night tour in November 2006. Playing gigs in Bedford, Northampton, Peterborough&Kettering. Each venue as well as seeing The Velvelettes live on stage with a full backing band, will also see a selection of top local DJ'

'The Wellingborough Soul Club' Dear Soulies, Well the Northern Soul Bubble hasn't burst yet, but I think you'll agree most soul nights are suffering in attendance due to the shear amount of choice these days. Why do so many people want to promote eh? Friday 6 April 2007, (Easter bank holiday weekend!) is The Wellingborough Soul Club's 13th Anniversary. This years gift is a 29 track rare soul C.D, all recorded from original vinyl. I hope you like it. If you don't, play it again, if

Just heard the news that Pete Roberts has secured the Whitworth Street Club for future events , and every effort is being made to hold a Soul Night in Februray . Carms x

THE WILTON ALL- NIGHTER 2005 THIS FRIDAY 21ST JANUARY 2005   YES!! THE WILTON ENTERS ITS 12TH YEAR FRIDAY 21ST JANUARY GUEST DJS: ANDY DYSON, DAVE WELDING, DEAN ANDERSON, SAUS, JOHN BRITTON, DAVE BOX, MOUSE. 11PM - 6.00AM. ADMISSION £10.00. LATE BAR. THE CLUB IS LOCATED AT WHITWOOD, WEST YOURSHIRE 5 MINUTES FROM JUNCTION 31 M62. FOR INFO: 07929 148187 - 01924 894555 0R Wilton Allnighter Future DJs already confirmed include: CARL FORTNUM, SOUL SAM, ARTHUR FENN, TIM BROWN, MICK

Here's some good news , 21st March see's one of the top UK allnighters back in action. With a special format, refurbished venue and new timing it sounds like its a must go... over to longtime member Dave B   WILTON ALLNIGHTER 15TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTORS SPECIAL 21st MARCH 9.00PM - 7.00AM Late Bar £10.00 OTD. Yes it's back!!! All new refurbished venue, thanks to new owners New Wheatsheaf Conference and Banqueting. Does that name sound familiar? It should becaus

WILTON ALLNIGHTER - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th - THE LAST THIS YEAR. The Wilton Ballroom which has provided a home for our allnighter, featuring soul music from all eras and genre for over 14 years non-stop, is to close for the remainder of the year.   Under new ownership, the venue is to receive much needed refurbishment and alteration, which is planned to start in October. This means our next allnighter on the 7th September will be the last this year, and our November 2nd allnighter

Behold Brothers&Sisters, that after 3 years I have at last sussed out how to post pictures directly on this site (OK, I still have had to mail one album set to Mike for posting but give me a break!!!) Gaze in awe at the latest Plinston pictures from the Jan 16th event this year in the Users gallery section and feel your moistness grow as you check out the flyer section and the Soulgate N14 flyer. Prepare yourselves for the posting of our latest Trading card celebrating Mssrs Fenn, Welding an

A heads up on upcoming Uk/Ireland/Euro dates/tickets for Thee Sacred Souls 2025 Some sold out so step lively Dates from the website as at 11 Oct 2024 (link at end) Feb 13, 2025 La Cigale Paris, France   Feb 15, 2025 Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands Sold Out   Feb 16, 2025 Annabel Rotterdam, Netherlands Sold Out   Feb 18, 2025 SWG3 Galvanizers Glasgow, UK   Feb 19, 2025 3Olympia Theatre

Thee Sacred Souls Upcoming UK & European Tour Dates Apr 4 - Birmingham, UK - Hare & Hounds  Apr 6 - Brighton, UK - Concorde 2  Apr 7 - Bristol, UK - Thekla  Apr 8 - Manchester, UK - Band On The Wall  looking like a case of 'wait list' for uk Apr 10 - Rouen, FR - Le 106 Apr 12 - La Roche-Sur-Yon, FR - Quai M Apr 13 - Paris, FR - Trabendo Apr 15 - Cologne, DE - Luxor           Apr 17 - Frankfurt, DE - Zoom Club Apr 18 - Munich, DE - Ampere Apr 19 - Berli

The "biggest little soul club in London" celebrates its anniversary,with residents Jo Wallace, Martin T, Paul PTP and quality guests dishing out quality soul, been shaking that Tower Bridge for 3 years now Fri 11 Jan 01 Details below Martins current quality top ten below Gordon Keith- Look ahead (Calumet) Betty Lloyd- Im catching on (BSC) Celest Hardie- Youre gone (Reynolds) Gladys Tyler- A little

Thoroughly enjoyable night at These Old Shoes. I think each DJ only got about mins each and some had to double up. The quality was consistent all the way through. Its amazing that a small midweek do like this has lasted 4 years but it keeps going from strength to strength. The three residents Jo, Paul and Martin have really got something special going on here. The guests are always good and their styles vary each month. Excellent CD was given away too. 🙂 Funny enough also feat

Speaking to Martin T regular at These Old Shoes the other day, was telling us that since guesting at DMSC last year is now married and will be a proud father soon. Well we did say monkey changed your lives! Congratulations go out to Martin, who also told us . Alan H doing good things at these Old Shoes as now a regualr following Paul TPs nove back up north. Also passed on his own plays from last Shoes, cracking stuff! All below Betty Lloyd- Im catching on (BSC) Athens Rogues- sh

No David isnt guesting unfortunately, but he is available for you to pass on your warmest regards and/or abuse in his perspex cage just a double decks length away from the River Bar, Tower Bridge Road, London where These Old Shoes is happening a week on Thursday (October 9th). (nearest tube London Bridge or Tower Hill). Thats if he can last that long! Regulars DJs: Jo Wallace, Alan Handscombe, Martin Thomson plus guest Yann Vatiste. 8pm-12am, £4 on the door playing 60s newies, R&B, classic n

New Century Soul Bank Holiday Allnighter Sunday 27th August The Cricketer Keats Avenue, Off Poolstock Lane, Wigan WN3 5UB   9pm til 8am £10 OTD     New Century Soul Room DJ's   Kev Murphy, Dave Rimmer, Derek Pearson, Flanny, Karl Heard, Des Parker, Paul Hamer, Ian Gregory, Little Scotty and Steve P   Soul Or Nothing Room DJ's Steve Cato, Jumpin Joan, Paul Sadot, Adam Leaver, Karl Rhodes, Johnny Beggs The Greatstone Collective   Info contact Chris 07737 341585   chris@newcenturysoul.co.uk or visi

Derek Allen was booked to be our guest dj at the Station Hotel on Friday 14th Jan. In his honour, we feel no dj should take his place. He was the original Mr Nice Guy and a great DJ. ...read more Instead why not come along to our tribute to Derek, all proceeds to British Heart Foundation. Music from Col Kidson, Dave Rimmer, John Weston, Chicand Phil Richards. Station Hotel, Trindle Road, Dudley, West Mids. 2mls from Jctn 2 M5. 8.30 - 1 £4 otd Info Col 07956932261 or 01

THIS SAT 7TH DEC AT THE 100 CLUB 100 OXFORD ST LONDON W1 6TS NORTHERN SOUL ALL-NIGHTER 1.30 - 8 AM (SUN MORNING REALLY) END OF AN ERA SPECIAL SHIFTY, TEF AND SHARONS RETIREMENT PARTY 100 CLUB MAINSTAYS TAKE AN EARLY BATH TO CONCENTRATE ON THEIR SANITY SUPPORTED BY BUTCH, MICK SMITH, ADY CROASDELL AND SKMS DAVE RIMMER SEE YALL THERE ADY

This Saturday. A Charity Alldayer in Aid of the Gambian School Aid Project is being held at White Hart Hotel, Sleaford. A mix of 60s/70s/RnB and lots more..... Superb raffle and quiz prizes read more for full info, flyer and links Charity Alldayer in Aid of the Gambian School Aid Project Saturday 18 February 2006 2pm - 1am White Hart Hotel, Sleaford A mix of 60s/70s/RnB and lots more..... Superb raffle and quiz prizes DJs from Stoke and Sheffield playgrounds include: DundeeDavie, Rach,

Well, it`s the first Saturday of the month again. How time seems to pass so quickly since the last one. Anyway-7.30pm while late. 1st September. Playing Quality Soul Across The Board. Cheap late bar. Cheap admission. Great intimate friendly atmosphere with probably the friendliest hosts you are ever likely to meet. Plus one of the best dancefloors you`ve ever danced on. Don`t take our word for it though-come and sample it for yourself. Special Guest:  Mark Hopes. How to find us? Whether coming f

The annual Soulgate FREE all-dayer celebrates its 27th year on Saturday 12th July 2008 - in loving memory of Randy Cozens. The all-dayer kicks off at 12pm Closes at 1AM The Venue: Fishmongers Arms, 3 Winchmore Hill Road, Southgate, London N14 6AD. This now legendary all-dayer, originally hosted by Randy Cozens, and now held in his will memory, will include a collection for the Royal Marsden Hospital Great DJ line up as ever; Ady Croasdell, Taff, Steve Guanori, Eddie Piller, Ivor Jo

Just a quick note to remind all those soul boys&girls out there in cyber land that this weekend sees the 17th annual SOUL weekender at Ye Olde Rising Sun (located in the high street), Southgate from 11am-11.30pm. Entry is FREE and there are a whole host of groovy DJs giving their service free in aid of Randy Cozens birthday, inc Ady C, Mike Ritson, the Letchworth boys (Mick Smith, Taffy and TheBigO) and a whole load more. SOUL SOUL and more SOUL is the order of the weekend

Two events this weekend in North Wales Soul At The Social at Bangor Tonight - Featuring guests Mark Speakman, Chico, Mike H and regular Johnny J Know a lot enjoyed the last one so hopefully more of the same Hit the flyer for more details Also on North Wales Coast A Classy Soul Nite at Broughton Wings on this Saturday Featuring regulars Soul Sam and Brian Ellis Guest chris king and kev Near Chester on the A55 at the old British Aerospace Soci

A quick heads up on this weeks Uk soul events via our event map feature in our dynamic Soul Source Event Guide feature 94 events listed this week, you can drill deeper on all the events shown via our Source Event Guide link below Static Screenshot Please note that the above image is just a screengrab of the feature and so it is a static overview of this weeks events To view the most up to date and the dynamic Source Events weekly map just go to our Event Guide page (lin

A heads up on all the Soul events occurring this week, All the events taken directly from our long running dynamic Source Event Guide  95 events listed this week, inc Usa, Ireland and Uk, you can drill deeper on all the events shown via our Source Event Guide link below Static Screenshot Please note that the above image is just a screengrab of the feature and so it is a static overview of this weeks events To view the most up to date and the dynamic Source Events w

THREE GREYHOUNDS NR MIDDLEWICH, THE SHAKERLEY SUITE. SAT 1ST OCTOBER, PRESENT A NIGHT OF CROSSOVER. GUEST DJs DAVE&JORDI RIPOLLES. PLUS RESIDENT DJs GARRY POWELL&PETE BEST. NEW SOUND SYSTEM,SUPERB VENUE,GREAT MUSIC. FUTURE DATE..SAT DEC 3RD..KEV&GARY ETHERIDGE.

Tobi Lark Cancels Cleethorpes Spencer & Percy Wiggins Sign For Cleethorpes After several years of tough negotiating and then finally settling on the highest price I've ever offered an artist, Tobi Lark baulked at the signing of the contract that had been thrashed out with her manager / agent. Several phone calls followed where I managed to convince her that it would be a memorable and fulfilling event and I managed to assuage her fears so much that she gave me her word

UK BASED NORTHERN SOUL LEGEND TOMMY HUNT, IS TO MAKE A PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT FEBRUARY 3RDs ROCKINGHAM HALL - M1 JNC 36 EVENT ! AFTER SPEAKING WITH WITH M. LITTLEWOOD [ TOMMY'S PERSONAL ASSISTANT] ABOUT OTHER SOUL RELATED ISSUES, TOMMY OFFERED [ OFFERED ! ] TO SUPPORT OUR EVENT / VENUE BY MAKING A P.A. FOR PICTURES & AUTOGRAPHS & TO CHAT WITH SOULIES. TOMMY WHO LIVES IN YORKSHIRE, IS NOW IN HIS 70'S NOW BUT STILL PERFORMS @ MANY EVENTS WORLDWIDE & IS ONE OF TH

Tonight - Marlena Shaw Live at Lemington Spa The Assembly, Leamington Spa is proud to present... MARLENA SHAW!! Marlena Shaw is in the UK to accept a Lifetime Acheivement award at Radio 1's Giles Peterson's 'Worldwide Awards'. This will be her ONLY SHOW north of London and south of Newcastle. Her backing band is includes members of Acid Jazz legends GALLIANO. Support from Vijay Kishore

I am very happy to report that thanks to Kev Roberts and Richard Searling a benefit for Tony Jebb will take place during the Blackpool Tower Weekender in November this year. Full details below: Tony Jebb Benefit at Blackpool Tower Weekender Date: Nov 9-11, 2012 Special TJ Favourites Hour dedication on Saturday 10th November Tony is eager to attend the event to meet friends old & new. It promises to be an emotional re-union. ___________________________________________

11th anniversary last nite and a most enjoyable time Sounds wise guests did good job Bob Hinsley, Carl Willingham, Kev Murphy,Ginger and Simon being the advertised guests , though sure Robbo was on,yeah was, Hit read more to read rest Regs included Mark Morgan and Little Scotty finished the nite.Sounds wise - was toss up between Carl W and Bob h for me for most enjoyable with other mains hitting the spot fairly regular Upstairs - Whats going on, had heard

Well after a great packed last nite at Tonys it is no longer a current venue. The new location was annouced last nite and it seems its at the Lux Club Millgate Wigan Town Centre A bit of a report on going ons last nite will follow later If were there feel free to post up view using comments, submit news etc etc

Saturday saw a trip up to Tony’s Blackburn, billed as the 10th Annivesary, celebrating 10 years being run by the current promoters. The nite saw a fair sized crowd, Bob Hinsley, Pete Coulson, Robbo, Brian Rae, Chris King, and Little Scotty in action, delivering a right old mix, of current in-demand rarities, R&B Throbbers, classy revivals, and popular floorfillers.As the saying goes something for everyone. Pete Coulson passed on his top plays which included Dean Barlow Third window from the

Keep telling you that that were neck deep in quality rare soul this Saturday... check out the Top 5 of most requested tunes from Pete Coulson Who is just one of the 9 djs lined up for this Saturdays Monkey Pete will be found lashing out in the second room the likes of: George Cameron- My heart tell me so Dean Barlow - Third Window From The Right Stu Garner - Expressing My Love Roscoe and Barbara - Could This be Love Albert Washington

Into the third year and still doing the business. A great nite at the Dome in Tufnall Park London with the CSC at full steam ahead, great spots by the residents, top drawer stuff by guest Andy Dyson, and Ady Lupton, crowd somewhere around 375-400 (a guess), dancefloor packed solid most of nite, normal top atmosphere, normal top sounds, a most enjoyable nite at one of the UKs top venues. More details, news, odds and sods to follow later Re: Dome Last Nite - Top Nite(Score: 1) by Soul

Have two tickets for this weekends Torch reunion that can't use. Anyone who can make use of them is welcome to grab them. To shout just send me a pm marked torch tickets and come 9am tomorrow will draw one member out of the hat and send them on Due to the mail strike timings are a bit tight, will get them off tomorrow by recorded delivery, which hopefully will work. (front page image posted by Jez in the thread below)

Not long now to go till Torquay on May 19th .This will be as always a great weekender,just ask Sean Chapman our regular dj at this event .Guest will be Ginger Taylor,Mick moylan,Nige Brown,John Barker,Mick bennett,Ady heaney.with other special guests.The hotel venue is excellent second to none.for info email souljok@tiscali.co.uk This event in its 3rd successful year.Music policy across the board with some of the best dj,s on the scene at the moment.Great atmosphere all weekend,with soulies f

Bit of travelling last nite, hit read more for quick look back at Pavillions - Runcorn And a long journey and a short visit of Wilton All Niter Plus some odd bits of other news, gossip, etc mixed in After a week of car and washing machine trouble, weekend was well anticipated. As always North Wales confusion crept in as thought was going to south Manchester event, but turned out was off to Pavilions at Runcorn, which for some reason thought had already been on this month. Steve T (Holyhead)

TRILOGY II - NEWS UPDATE DUE TO AN ACCIDENTAL MISPRINT, THE DATES IN THE MANIFESTO WERE INCORRECT.THE DATES ARE AS ADVERTISED ON THE FLYERS AND CONFIRMED BELOW: SUNDAY 24th / MONDAY 25th AUGUST THIS IS THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY, AS HELD AT CLUB WOW, SHEFFIELD, AND NOW BASED IN ROTHERHAM, AND IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH ANY IMITATIONS. THE ZONE / 5TH AVENUE (OLD TIFFANY'S) MAIN STREET, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE. S60 1EJ. JUNCTION 33, M1 EVENT INFO: TERRY - 07789