Keele Allnighter - Keele, Newcastle-u

So this weeks adventure was Keele All Nighter. I was a little apprehensive as I heard that the last event was low on numbers. How would it pan out?

We arrived before 8 along with some other soulies. Upon entering from 8 until about 9:30 there didn't seem to be the expected numbers, but there was a sudden rash of punters coming into the main room. Boy there were in for a treat.

From 8 onwards the music did not disappoint and all of the DJs played music off the wall, which kept the floor busy. The only blip of the night was towards the end of Ted's set when the music system decided to act up somewhat, this didn't spoil Ted's exceptional set. This was fixed and the music kept on coming for the rest of the night.

I don't know when the next episode is planned for, but I can only hope that it will be as good as this.

Another excellent night which fulfilled all expectations music-wise. 

Strangely it was a little slower than usual at the start, but this suddenly changed with a rush of people around 9.30pm. I put this down to the fair one-price-all-night policy (£12), rather than the former two tier pricing. 

Anyway none of the DJs disappointed. 

Jez Jones commenced proceedings with a great set of classics and underplayed gems. 

Alan Jenkins followed with a formidable offering of top drawer rarities. As good as anything played all night. Brilliant. 

Fred Benson likewise kept the dancefloor hot with a mixture of All-Nighter favourites and sought-after oldies. Great job Fred. 

Ian Hammie Hamilton was next and did his usual excellent set, mixing the super-rare with the super-classic. Never disappoints. 

Ted Massey had to dig deep after those three amazing sets, but took it in his stride, and comfortably kept the dancers happy with selections from his seemingly bottomless box of tricks! Faultless (apart from pushing the gain a little too hard on a couple of records). 

Johnny Beggs followed Ted, playing some of his trademark Acetates to an open minded crowd who lapped them up; the dancefloor was rocking! Well done Stoke's very own JB. 

John Weston, the joker in the pack, did another outstanding spot, carefully negotiating and avoiding what had gone before. Rarities and underplayed. Great job! 

Luci Jones followed with her 'different' take on things, dropping some tasteful funky edged flavas into the mix. Refreshing! 

Rob Smith took the helm next, lightening proceedings with an oldies orientated spot. Perfect timing Rob. Just right for 4am! 

I rounded things out with a mix of old, rare, obscure and underplayed, finishing as always with Bobby Hutton "Come See..." and Larry Wright "It's OK With Me". Still quite a few in at the death! 

Looking forward to 11th January, when a similar top drawer DJ roster will be delighting another hardcore all-nighter crowd. 

BRING IT ON

🧡👌🎶 xx Pep 

'Nighter people doing what nighter people do'

Gotta say..that was a very very splendid allnighter at Keele last Saturday....a real diverse mix of music on offer from everyone...the sounds just kept on coming ...an example of ...it CAN all be played in one room....a most excellent offering

And what a great crowd ..up for it ..reminiscent of 'Keele nighters' in days of old....!!

'Nighter people doing what nighter people do'

Ive give it 5 stars but if there was a 5 star PLUS...this nighter earned it !!!

Now time for the academics to have their room back 🙂

Jan 2025 next up !!!

It's been great to watch this event build steadily over the last 18 months, last Saturday, however saw Keele with a very busy dancefloor and a real buzz about it once more.  

Proceedings were kicked off by jez Jones, who delivered a great set full of lesser known oldies and underplayed gems. Alan Jenkins, Fred Benson and of course Ted Massey brought our the big guns with a top selection of rare classics. In contrast Johnny beggs followed with a set of exclusives and one offs. John weston has to be one of the very best northern and R&B DJs in the game and played a highly danceble set including the gentlemen four and muchachos as requests from me😁. Fellow gathering resident proved she is one of the best out there at the moment with a set full of energy and verve, filling the floor in the small hours with easy- just grooving along. Proceedings were closed by Rob Smith and pep, who played quality rare classics of an ilk you only really get to here at nighters. All in all a top night and proper nighter.