Swinton Grand Ballroom 8 Th Anniversary Nighter Fal

Once upon a time in ......Swinton

A tale of 3 ''Reallys''

Let me start off by saying I had a really really really good time at the Swinton Allnighter on Saturday night. This isn;t a ;biased; view of mine because I have a very small role in the big picture of things here at Swinton....in fact its a .;punters eye ' view on the night ...it really really really is

Lets look at the Big Ballroom ....for years like many of you...I never knew this existed ...quite happily really really really enjoying the dark and atmospheric rooms at the 'top'

Then when it was first unleashed....it had that WOW factor and on each of its subsequent outings...its been a really really reall WOW inducing allnighter....the magnificent international class Ballroom dancefloor ....the beautiful ornate decor exquisitely preserved....and natural big room acoustics..that lends itself so readily to our 'booming; sounds that we love. It could almost have really really really been purpose built for a Swinton Allnighter

I'm sure all those involved with this Swinton Allnighter would really really really like to thanks all those that came and gave the old building a fantastic vibe and a really really really proper allnighter atmosphere

The purveyors of the music really really really excelled....and that isn't just a bland,glib catch all.......its a really really really valid recognition that they ALL brought their' A' game to this nighter...an almost subconscious recognition that this is a 'special' space they are working in...and needs treating accordingly......no back room pub music...this is real deal playing to a room full of Allnighter cognoscenti from around the UK ..often referred to as 'children of the night'......a firm but fair response to the music is always assured at gatherings such as this...and this was of course no different

Just a quick mention of 'record corner'.....the new layout really really really lends itself nicely to the important business of record sales/chat/discussion....I can see a thriving 'cottage industry' developing in this corner in the future ranging from the smaller 25 count boxes to the more ambitious sales set up

Human nature dictates when something 'new' is presented to us we tend to makes sure we are happy in our 'space' and this was no exception...we soon found our allnighter space... and throughout the night... joined others in theirs......a really really really friendly gathering of clans was emerging and it was pleasing to see after the looong pandemic we have endured

It was a pleasure to be in your company on Saturday night/Sunday morning it really really really was :_)

Luckily enough there is MORE to come from this fabulous venue....much more in 2022 ..it really really really will be the 'hottest ticket in town'

Almost a week after the event  I have remembered to write a review . Missed the first two hours approximately so never got Brent to play his Al Williams for me. Next time mate

Got to start with the only negative thing,  the numbers where we'll down on what I was expecting and some of the regular creatures of the night where conspicuous by their absence.  That aside the music was fantastic from all the DJ  s with something for everyone's taste and they all mixed it up to keep the dancers happy and the chin strokers talking. All to soon it was 6am or was it 7am with the clocks changing very confusing when your playing out and it was time to say good night / morning to the stragglers. Great night, great music,  great company   what more can you ask for at a nighter. Highlight of the night was Dave Rimmer playing the Alternative version of the Drifter by the Raleighs. I ride a Grifter . You couldn't make it up.  Neil that will go down in folklore mate.