Dancers Of All Skill Levels Required at Bidds Saturday

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Glad to hear someone is having a go at this, making a documentary about how the scene is today and not the usual mid-70s nostalgia trip. I can't be at Bidds, but I hope it goes well.

All the best to your son and his mates

Thanks for that Matt. Keep promising myself to get down to Move On, but these days I'm lucky if I can manage one venue per weekend, but I will get there soon, promise !

As some people will be aware (those who were at Rugby last saturday nite for example) my son and his film school mates are doing a short student film on N/S. It's in a documentary format, and amongst the themes they're looking at are what are the changes between the scene in the 70's/80's & now, and what it is that keeps people coming back for more. Another one was about how you connect with the music ( for example how some tunes lift you up and others are great for listening to when you're feeling miserable etc - sorry I'm not explaining it very well) and favourite tunes, and why they are your favourites etc.

Anyway, the point is having grown up in a N/S household and having attended soul nites since he was at junior school ( and Niters from not long afterwards) my lad has a genuine love of the music & scene, and is hoping this student film may reach parts which otherwise wouldn't get reached, and of course he wants to show the scene from a good angle, and not diss it.

They are hoping for some dancers who'd like to be filmed to be at Bidds this saturday. This doesn't mean only the athletic gymastic types, it can be anybody who just enjoys getting on the floor cause they're enjoying the music, even if you can only step off one foot onto the other.

If anybody doesn't want to be caught on camera, don't worry, the lads will only show people who want to be filmed, and will try their best not to disturb anyone's enjoyment of the night.

I'm not sure if they've got all the interviews they need, but if you want to put yourself forward for one just speak to the lads at Bidds, they'll be easy to spot cause they're the ones with the cameras etc

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"Anyway, the point is having grown up in a N/S household and having attended soul nites since he was at junior school ( and Niters from not long afterwards) my lad has a genuine love of the music & scene, and is hoping this student film may reach parts which otherwise wouldn't get reached, and of course he wants to show the scene from a good angle, and not diss it".

I'm sure there will be plenty of willing candidates to participate in the making of this film, especially as it will be done with respect to all the soul fraternity. I couldn't think of anyone better then John Pugh to pass on the knowledge.

We all have an interest in keeping this scene we love so much alive and kicking and this is a real opportunity to let younger people know the history and dedication of the people behind it.

Please help these young people with making of this documentary, I'm sure they would love to hear your stories of this fantastic scene.

Wish Will good luck from me n Jane. Sorry we cant make it John. Hopefuly catch up with you soon.

Taf.

P.s

If you feel up for it i will be going to Move On tonight. Gonna ring Ken later to see if he wants to go.

The lads at the Beat Boutique Manchester might be a good source for you , there nights have the youngest crowd going to soul nights in UK I believe and the guys that run it are still in there 20s aswell , contact toodarnsoulful on here or Paul Barker

Kieran

I think i remember the camera lights on me for a bit so would like to know how to get a copy of your son's film later please. Goldie.

And being at Rugby last week I can assure everyone they were not intrusive and only filmed / interviewed those who wanted to be.

Hope it goes well for them John.

And being at Rugby last week I can assure everyone they were not intrusive and only filmed / interviewed those who wanted to be.

Hope it goes well for them John.

As some people will be aware (those who were at Rugby last saturday nite for example) my son and his film school mates are doing a short student film on N/S. It's in a documentary format, and amongst the themes they're looking at are what are the changes between the scene in the 70's/80's & now, and what it is that keeps people coming back for more. Another one was about how you connect with the music ( for example how some tunes lift you up and others are great for listening to when you're feeling miserable etc - sorry I'm not explaining it very well) and favourite tunes, and why they are your favourites etc.

Anyway, the point is having grown up in a N/S household and having attended soul nites since he was at junior school ( and Niters from not long afterwards) my lad has a genuine love of the music & scene, and is hoping this student film may reach parts which otherwise wouldn't get reached, and of course he wants to show the scene from a good angle, and not diss it.

They are hoping for some dancers who'd like to be filmed to be at Bidds this saturday. This doesn't mean only the athletic gymastic types, it can be anybody who just enjoys getting on the floor cause they're enjoying the music, even if you can only step off one foot onto the other.

If anybody doesn't want to be caught on camera, don't worry, the lads will only show people who want to be filmed, and will try their best not to disturb anyone's enjoyment of the night.

I'm not sure if they've got all the interviews they need, but if you want to put yourself forward for one just speak to the lads at Bidds, they'll be easy to spot cause they're the ones with the cameras etc

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As above. Do come along and give John and his son your support.

Really good thing that your sons doing!

My mates girlfriend was going to do a documentry about the soul scene and she was supposed to film at the twisted wheel on a Sunday session two years ago but it fell through

I would love to see someone filming St the wheel and interviewing some if the original soulies from the sixties some from the seventies ( like me!)

And some of the younger crowd the 18-20 somethings who come and enjoy the unique atmostphere at the wheel Manchester

Would be very interesting to hear what the youngsters think about the soulscene

Wish him every success in his film making wouldnlove to see the results

Ktf "spike"