The 9th North Lancs Soul Festival will take place on the weekend of the 15th, 16th & 17th May 2015
The event will take place in the seaside resort of Morecambe in North Lancashire across a number of key resort venues but primarily at our "The Temple of Soul", a premier triple-decker roomed venue of Smokey O’Connor’s.
This unique and entirely FREE 3 day music festival is a celebration of Soul Music in all its genres, brought to you by a feast of over 40 top national soul DJ’s who will be featuring some of the most delicious flavours of the cool 60’s to the hot modern soul vibes of the current day and beyond.
The 9th North Lancs Soul Festival
Festival Programme
Friday 15th May - Welcome Party
All Day Welcome Party
12pm to 2am @ Smokey O'Connor's "Temple of Soul"
Lower Temple - 12noon to 2am - 70's through to Y2K, Disco Soul/Soulful House/Soulful Dance
The NLSF Soulbowl will provide a soul sound backdrop as teams fight for the 2015 Ten Pin Soulbowl title. Open to all.
NLSF Classic Sunshine Soul
12pm to 5pm @ The Platform
Morecambe’s premier music & arts venue hosts the first of our outdoor music sessions, situated in the centre of the resort on the picturesque seafront Quality Soul Music, Festival DJ's, Fairground Stalls & Rides plus The coveted 2015 SoulBowl Award Presentation.
North West Soul Venue Tribute
1pm to 6pm @ Smokey O'Connor's "Temple of Soul"Lower Temple
An alternative Saturday afternoon session including a musical recollection and tribute to three of the North West’s premier soul venues; Wigan Casino, The Twisted Wheel & Morecambe Central Pier.
Saturday Soul Celebration
6pm to 3am @ Smokey O'Connor's "Temple of Soul"
Lower Temple – 6pm to 3am - 70's through to Y2K, Disco Soul/Soulful House/Soulful Dance
Our second outdoor session* of the festival brings you NLSF music & chat broadcast from the Rotunda Bar and terrace at Morecambe’s iconic Midland Hotel.
Farewell Sunday Session
5pm to 1am @ Smokey O'Connor's "Temple of Soul"
Lower Temple - 5pm to 1am - 70's through to Y2K
Central Temple - 8pm to 1am - 60s 70s Northern/Motown/Crossover/Philly