I've recently been searching through stuff in the attic for a copy of Northern Noise magazine/fanzine, I'm pretty sure it existed even though I only have this one copy and don't remember seeing any prior to this one or after it. I think it was handed out for free at possibly the 4th Oldies anniversary, it was about A5 sized glossy paper, can't remember the cover but it did have a record review in the centre pages of the current 'big sounds', two of which were Tailgate by 21st Creation and Pushing too Hard by The Seeds (neither of which became 'big' if I remember correctly). So the questions are:

a) Was it a regular publication and not a figment of my imagination?

Has anybody got other copies and could they post them up for us to read (even if its only the record review bit)?

If this has been discussed before my apologies for raising it again, just point me in the direction of the topic and I'll read that.

Thanks.

defo came out neil...4 issues only ...good reading for those interested in the casino...not got the books meself but have fotocopies....

Debbie- I have all four copies plus one just called Wigan Casino, i will get my other half Ian to post them up, as im not too good at this sort of thing!

Debbie- I have all four copies plus one just called Wigan Casino, i will get my other half Ian to post them up, as im not too good at this sort of thing!

4 Copies I have just the 1 the first one? can the others be copied? as until I read this I always thought there was just the one? mind you I stopped going to Wigan in May 78? as it just was not the place to be anymore, however its amazing how many people started out on there soul journey in 78/9 and they are still supporting the present day scene so to them it was still the best place in the world? DAVE KIL.

By all means correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Russ Winstanley have something to do with Northern Noise?

I do recall reading it at some stage in the dim dark distant past

4 Copies I have just the 1 the first one? can the others be copied? as until I read this I always thought there was just the one?

Yep, there were indeed 4 issues of Northern Noise...blue, green, red and yellow covers, and yes they were produced by Russ.

Sorry can't scan 'em as mine are in storeage...hopefully someone else can sort you out.

I only have two issues:

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Mike Walker feature from issue 4

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Mike Walker feature from issue 4

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These are great I must find copys? I used to sell Soul Cargo, Soul Time, Hot Butterd Soul and New Soul Time in the Bar at the Casino? I thought I would just mention this..Now I cant see the relavance in making the point? Time for Bed I think?? DAVE KIL

Mike Walker feature from issue 4

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Thanks for posting this up. This is the issue I've got but can't find it in the attic at the moment. I got my anniversaries mixed up, I thought it was from around the 4th Oldies but the Mike Walker feature clearly puts it at the 7th anniversary, mind you, thinking about it now weren't they close together?

Thanks for posting this up. This is the issue I've got but can't find it in the attic at the moment. I got my anniversaries mixed up, I thought it was from around the 4th Oldies but the Mike Walker feature clearly puts it at the 7th anniversary, mind you, thinking about it now weren't they close together?

Hi Neil,

Some more scans from iissue 2 ( althought last one is from issue 4), is this what you are looking for?

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Edited August 12, 200915 yr by paup-ine

yes it did exist i used to have a copy the front cover was black and yellow after a soul night out cant remember where everbody piled back to my gaff the usual suspects were there including one Mike Dean who borrowed it off me and i havent seen since ha ha so if u read this mike let us know where u are ha ha ktf

Hi Neil,

Some more scans from iissue 2 ( althought last one is from issue 4), is this what you are looking for?

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were any of these uk releases reviewed by russ in the scan any good,busta jones,mari wilson,noel mccalla,gene latter,???

thanks for the reply so nothing too exciting in russ`s review then,!!!

Edited December 26, 200915 yr by de-to

busta jones is ok version of contours ,,gene latter is a brill oldie...mari wilson is the one that sung 'just what ive always wanted got spun at wigan but isnt very good...noel mcella is ave at best...

also with russs top 10 breakers ...

lou edwards - i can take it all - would this have been Billy Proctor on Soul ?? also tony hamilton - open the door to your heart - who would that have been????

renee pryor is a very weak 70s track

soul masters - hold on was on US Beach (pressing label i think) but was due to come out on Destiny..

LJ Johnson is a brill olide and nice to see Tojo on there as well

3 cracking instrumentals on there with Sid Barnes Orch, Flirtations inst and i have faith in you..

the first one was free cos i remember getting it for nothing.......i had the second one too but cannot ever remember paying for it..... binned em soon after ....silly me lol ..all i got now are my patches ,my membership card and memories...

they do turn up on e bay now n' then if you want or need to own them..... nice to have ...

pete n' susan ktf

Edited December 27, 200915 yr by casper

Not sure if anyone's interested, but I finally found my copy of Northern Noise that started this thread. I've scanned all of it and will attempt to post it up for folks to read.

a just re-stumbled on and thought worth a kick comment

Can help a little on this one Mike .

As Ian stated , there where indeed 4 numbered copies given out and also an additional one simply called Wigan Casino Story . 

What was the poll for in the red issue , and what was the result, thanks John 

John , 

Interesting poll and results - what do others think ? 

 

It's interesting how very basic it is, and looks. Hard to believe it's for adults! It reminds me of a child's annual aimed at 6-9 year olds.  As for the content, predictable! Great to see it though! Nothing better than memorabilia 👍🏼☺️.  Fab!