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Soul Guardians The Royal Star Northern Soul Event - Maidstone


Sat 20 Apr 2024

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Event Information

  • Date

    Sat 20 Apr 2024

  • Type:

    Soul Nights

  • Start Time

    18:00

  • Venue Name

    The Royal Star

  • Town / City

    Maidstone  me141jl

About The Event

Soul Guardians DJs Steve & Bonzo with residents Chris B & Andy D are converting Maidstone's iconic Royal Star Arcade into an extraordinary dance venue. Join us for a night of dancing under the atrium, beneath the stars. Playing Northern Soul, Motown, and crossover soul. Plus a second room playing underground sounds, MOD, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Latin, Ska & More. With two bars, The Beach Bar and The Skull Bar offering food and drink.

Get your tickets from skiddle - https://skiddle.com/e/38072822

With a host of great DJ's from across Kent joining Soul Guardians, it going to be a celebration of wonderful music in a unique setting.

Russel Deal - The Cookin Catfish
Carol & Geoff - The Kent Soul & Funk Family
Jon Marsh - Strictly Come Soul Dancing
Al Henchman - Al Supersonic
Tim Johnston
Paul Howe

A range of tickets are available including limited group bookings offering early entry at 6pm, reserved tables, and 10% off all orders until 8pm at The Beach Bar & Skull Bar.

The Royal Star Arcade Maidstone
Built in the 16th century the original Star Hotel was an important coaching inn and a popular overnight stop. The 19th century saw the Hotel get the royal seal of approval, and the ‘Royal’ prefix, after a visit by a young Queen Victoria.

The event date is the 20th April and the doors open at 7pm
Access to the Royal Star will be via the Market Buildings entrance.


The Royal Star Maidstone Event Map

Venue Address:

High Street, Maidstone, me141jl, UNITED KINGDOM

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    NathanSoul Member

    NathanSoul

    Members

    Very disappointing. 1st time going and expected a proper NS night, instead it's lots of sad old drunks staggering around spilling pints of beer all over the dance area (not a dance floor as it is held in a shopping arcade which was cold and the music way too loud and distorted). The music was too commercial, full of the same tired old 'crowd pleasers' with probably less than 1% being real NS fans. The only saving grace was the Skull Bar which had a cracking mix of rare soul, Mod, Ska, Motown and others. Small and intimate with some proper soulies in, enjoying the sounds and getting down. Drinks prices were expensive and a thug at the entrance demanded I open my bag without saying who he was or showing any ID. I refused until he proved who he was. He confiscated a part-filled bottle of water! Is this a rock concert?? WTF? It was only a 1 hour drive from North London but it wasn't worth it, I'd rather drive 3 hours to the Black Country for much better soul nights. I won't be back.

    Soul Guardians Participant

    Soul Guardians

    Members

    Thanks for your feedback Nathon and sorry it was not for you. Glad you enjoyed the second room. Our events are more diverse and inclusive for a broader church. With such a large gathering in a unique historic building the general feedback has been very positive. 
     

    Geoff Payne
    First time what a great night and a superb venue can't wait till the next one

    Paul Harris
    Great night out as usual. Great venue.
    Thanks Soul Guardians

    James Mercer
    Yeah cracking night ,so nice to catch up after so many years loz great to see you.

    Simone Ferguson
    My first time - didn’t really know what I was doing but really enjoyed it ! Great atmosphere

    Zol Eitned
    Wow what a night. Can’t wait till the next one. Thxs 4 organising

    Sean Hatcher
    Woz a good night

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