Northern Soul The Film - See It At The Cinema

[Ian Dewhirst]

The Prince Charles Cinema, just off Leicester Square in London has just agreed to schedule 7 screenings of Northern Soul!

On Friday, October 17th there will be one especially scheduled for 21:00 to serve as as a warm-up for the 100 CLUB PARTY which Ady & Elaine are hosting to celebrate the film's official release. The Screen on the Green in Islington will be doing the same - so you'll have the choice of two that night!

Here's the complete listing for The Prince Charles & links to buy tickets: https://www.princecharlescinema.com/events/events.php?seasonanchor=northernsoul

 

 

And here's the flyer for the after party: 

 

 

I gotta hand it to you Steve. What a bang-up job you're doing mate. Things are beginning to go gangbusters now. There is a serious vibe happening now.

Incredible support from HMV, Asda, Tesco and Morrison's plus incredible coverage from ITV - check this:-

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/story/2014-10-03/northern-soul-film-premiere/

Phew. Everybody's finally waking up. The way the screens have built in the last week has been nothing short of incredible. Great great work Steve.

Ian D

[Agentsmith]

I gotta hand it to you Steve. What a bang-up job you're doing mate. Things are beginning to go gangbusters now. There is a serious vibe happening now.

Incredible support from HMV, Asda, Tesco and Morrison's plus incredible coverage from ITV - check this:-

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/story/2014-10-03/northern-soul-film-premiere/

Phew. Everybody's finally waking up. The way the screens have built in the last week has been nothing short of incredible. Great great work Steve.

Ian D

sounds like a cashmere's record there ian...

[Ian Dewhirst]

sounds like a cashmere's record there ian...

A happy accident Agent Smith...

Ian D:)

[Steve G]

Good to see you and Mrs Dewhirst last night Ian…..

[Dee]

He was a cynic like yourself. 

 

And no need to be nasty about someone you probably don't even know. Who exactly are you and what have you done lately? 

 

Ian D   

hi ian been trying to get in contact with elaine about coming in to the right track soul show on a sunday night 7 till 10  please pass my details on  hassoulman@yahoo.co.uk 

[richo991]

Just looked at Sheffield show room  on every day 20;45 from 17th Oct to 23rd Oct

[Frankie Crocker]

Nice article about the film project in today's Daily Telegraph magazine, Saturday 4th October. Already got my tickets for Curzon Victoria but might go to two or three screenings. Bring it on...

[Chalky]

Just looked at Sheffield show room  on every day 20;45 from 17th Oct to 23rd Oct

 

We'll be there on the 18th.

[Chalky]

Nice article about the film project in today's Daily Telegraph magazine, Saturday 4th October. Already got my tickets for Curzon Victoria but might go to two or three screenings. Bring it on...

 

 

Here's the article....

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/11010589/Northern-Soul-first-pictures-of-new-British-film.html

[Pete S]

Nice article about the film project in today's Daily Telegraph magazine, Saturday 4th October. Already got my tickets for Curzon Victoria but might go to two or three screenings. Bring it on...

 

But what if you don't like it??

[Frankie Crocker]

But what if you don't like it??

I will like it, the film that is. Reading the Telegraph article choked me - the line towards the end about the soundtrack sums it up...'You would have to have a heart of stone not to leave the cinema humming some of the classic tracks: the soundtrack is extraordinary'. So, even if I close my eyes and don't peep, I will like the film.

[Guest]

Elaine on air shortly... https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music

[Chalky]

I will like it, the film that is. Reading the Telegraph article choked me - the line towards the end about the soundtrack sums it up...'You would have to have a heart of stone not to leave the cinema humming some of the classic tracks: the soundtrack is extraordinary'. So, even if I close my eyes and don't peep, I will like the film.

 

Is the link I posted for a different article?  I know there's a double page photo of the dance floor in the mag.

[Frankie Crocker]

Is the link I posted for a different article?  I know there's a double page photo of the dance floor in the mag.

Yep. Different article. Leg it down the road now and buy it before they sell out. Thanks for posting the link anyway...must learn to do this sometime.

[TheBigO]

Well North Herts & Beds are all set to support the film and Elaine. The Broadway Cinema only has 11 tickets left for October 19th and the previous 2 nights are now sold out and I hear that Geoff ware and Hammies Bedford showing is heading that way already plus theres a do on after.

[Stevegods]

Lovin the Radio 6 programme ... well done to all that have been involved in this project ... can't wait to see it !!! 

 

Can i ask a maybe silly question ... is the book that you get with the 7" Box Set ...different from Elaine's Illustrated History ... ?      

[Agentsmith]

odeon, telford waiting to hear weather they're scheduled to show, but they are aware of the enormous u.k. wide publicity, so it most certainly IS making people sit up and take notice. i emailed the cinema manager advising him in best interests as it is also being shown in shrewsbury, oswestry & bridgnorth so, shropshire well represented...what about you soulies in ludlow?

[Alison H]

As I'm away when the film is first screened in Leeds, I was left with 2 options Everyman Cinema (a new flash Leeds cinema complex) on 22nd or Hyde Park Picture House (a 1914 Grade II listed building) on 23rd. I opted for the latter & when I went to buy my tickets this morning the guys let me look round, so I could choose & try out my preferred seats, I couldn't reserve them though & have to queue early like the good old days.

Eeh, I can't wait to see the film in the Picture House & no doubt get a numb bum in the process.

If any Leeds folk read this hurry up & get your tickets .... But don't you dare get there earlier than me & nick my seat !!!

[Ian Dewhirst]

Lovin the Radio 6 programme ... well done to all that have been involved in this project ... can't wait to see it !!! 

 

Can i ask a maybe silly question ... is the book that you get with the 7" Box Set ...different from Elaine's Illustrated History ... ?      

 

Different book Steve. These are stills from the film especially selected by Elaine. It's just beautiful photography.

 

Ian D   

[Stevegods]

Different book Steve. These are stills from the film especially selected by Elaine. It's just beautiful photography.

 

Ian D   

Thanks Ian .... just messaged you to find out ... Ill buy the book as well ... nice one mate ... cant wait to see it ... and the 100 club after 

[Mike]

Here's the article....

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/11010589/Northern-Soul-first-pictures-of-new-British-film.html

 

the other one mentioned is now online

 

Northern Soul: Behind the scenes of the film

 

the mentions of some of the problems faced makes it a more interesting read than some of the usual press stuff around imo

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/11140553/Northern-Soul-Behind-the-scenes-of-the-film.html

[Pete S]

Great article that, fingers crossed for Elaine

[Guest Byrney]

You know what, I've read a tiresome sea of negative comments on facebook about the film's never going to happen and best of all it's to cash in on the scene.

 

I hope those who were critical in that way are brave enough to read this and perhaps feel just a little bit humble

 

 

the other one mentioned is now online

 

Northern Soul: Behind the scenes of the film

 

the mentions of some of the problems faced makes it a more interesting read than some of the usual press stuff around imo

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/11140553/Northern-Soul-Behind-the-scenes-of-the-film.html

[TOAD]

What is going to happen is normal beer swilling idiots will be going to venues infact its already happened infact these people have no and I repeat no interest in soul music they are the ones who's telling me ktf and wearing tons of badges

[billb]

 

What is going to happen is normal beer swilling idiots will be going to venues infact its already happened infact these people have no and I repeat no interest in soul music they are the ones who's telling me ktf and wearing tons of badges

 

I think you're being a bit unfair Toad and tarring us beer swilling idiots all with the same brush. I never tell anyone to keep the faith or wear tons of badges.

keep smilin'

[TOAD]

I think you're being a bit unfair Toad and tarring us beer swilling idiots all with the same brush. I never tell anyone to keep the faith or wear tons of badges.

keep smilin'

I did mean normal people myself I do like a few

[Steve L]

 

 

I think you're being a bit unfair Toad and tarring us beer swilling idiots all with the same brush. I never tell anyone to keep the faith or wear tons of badges.

keep smilin'

 

me neither, also find it a bit off when I see I'm not welcome at certain events that advertise 'no beer monsters' …etc   

[KevH]

me neither, also find it a bit off when I see I'm not welcome at certain events that advertise 'no beer monsters' …etc   

 

[Guest Byrney]

As you say, that is already happening, various promotions have set the conditions for that, not a film that hasn't yet been released.

 

personally if the nostalgia scene gets a few 100 more in with many of those being tourists that has no effect on me whatsoever. What I hope it will do, as This England (which attracted me and others) and following that the Mod revival in the late 70s is that some; just some will have that spark, that interest and either create their own scene like say Inner City Soul etc or graduate to the real scene e.g. Lifeline / 100 club etc. 

 

 

What is going to happen is normal beer swilling idiots will be going to venues infact its already happened infact these people have no and I repeat no interest in soul music they are the ones who's telling me ktf and wearing tons of badges

[TOAD]

Nighters used to be my space away from normal idiots that I had to deal with at work and during the week. I didn't mention the film just the mororons that will be going and I repeat do not like or listen to soul music.

[Jaco]

Nighters used to be my space away from normal idiots that I had to deal with at work and during the week. I didn't mention the film just the mororons that will be going and I repeat do not like or listen to soul music.

So if I've got this right, if you don't like soul music or listen to soul music, but want to go and watch this film, you are a moron?

[TOAD]

So if I've got this right, if you don't like soul music or listen to soul music, but want to go and watch this film, you are a moron?

do you understand the term normal people? And have you read my past comments.

[macca]

I don't think it will Toad. If you think about how the Mod Revival impinged on the Northern Scene in 1979, a mere 15 years or so after the death of Mod in the south of England. We're 40 years after the events portrayed in this film. If youngsters are attracted, they'll want to do their own thing in their own venues, surrounded by people that lóok, walk and talk like them. That would be what I would want if I were 18 again. I can't imagine beer swillers our age being remotely interested in it to tell the truth. It's abouth youth, something we all lost touch with decades ago, sadly. TIme waits for no-one!

Edited October 7, 2014 by macca

[TOAD]

Sorry I see it differently its the new in thing for middle age people. For example oct 18th a scooter ride out to see the film yet none of them go to a venue.

[Jaco]

do you understand the term normal people? And have you read my past comments.

Normal? What spectrum are you using to define what's normal.

Forget the beer swilling badge wearing, KTF mob.

What about people who have no interest in soul music but might actually want to go and watch a film?

You know, like normal people do.

[TOAD]

Out of this topic thanks for dumbing down the scene I onced enjoyed your welcome to it and the tourist that come

[jocko]

Out of this topic thanks for dumbing down the scene I onced enjoyed your welcome to it and the tourist that come

 

WTF are you talking about Tim, you are being completely irrational on this, one minute you are saying people will swamp the venues and the other you are moaning about people going to the film on scooters but never going to venues, which is it thats bothering you?

 

If you think "the scene" hasn't been dumbed down beyond belief in the last  10 years then you have your head in a box, If you think that these tourists are suddenly going to discover Lifeline and other  venues you attend, you are barking mad. And if you care the nostalgia scene and the circus venues are going to be swamped by tourists/normal people.fuckwits, isnt it already, then why do you keep slagging that scene.

This film will have little impact on the scene you attend. The current mod upsurge is much more likely to do so, and is that any different from early 80's when lots stayed a few years but many, especially the London boys, became as dedicated as anyone.

 

The only thing thats killing this scene is the proliferation of "something different" soul nights, all playing the same, and the flight of people away from venues like Lifeline to others they have more chance of djing at. Lets get some perspective on this.  Lets discuss that outside the spectrum of the film.

 

Its a fu**king film and publicity etc has to be dealt with as a film, peoples lives are on the line here, go and read the Telegraph article and get some perspective on this, its not an overnight thing, its been around for many years. You don't have to go and see it, you and don't even have to like it, but the paranoid and personal nastiness that you and a few others are perpuating is just  ridiculous. Its a near  lifetime work from a very talented individual driven by a passion that most of us non creative people can ever match or understand, yes I am biased, but I have seen it twice and it stands up as a very good film. A much darker film than many people would have done in its search for authenticity. Some of the film work in it is breathtaking,  mostly shot outside with real cars, on site locations, real people,  of which in these days of small budget is very unusual, if not unknown. So it deserves praise as a good British film, which the film industry are doing little to help.

 

Its all about making it an authentic film, not a soul night. So excuse me if I have had enough of some of the personal swiping going on.  Do you go and see films much do you?  I wonder if all these cinema people will be moaning about the influx of not normal people taking over their enterntainment choice. No I didn't think so.

 

I really expect better of you, some are just in the moaning game for their own ego, which is not you, so I just don't understand your issue, as your logic per above is frankly warped.

[Steve G]

Sorry I see it differently its the new in thing for middle age people. For example oct 18th a scooter ride out to see the film yet none of them go to a venue.

 

What's wrong with people going for a scooter ride and then seeing a film ffs? They are not harming you or me. Live and let live man.

 

I am confused by your posts as well. The film is set 40 years ago, do Agatha Christie fans worry that there will be an uptake in Poirot lookalikes and moustachio-d cads and bounders committing murders every time they make a new episode?

 

The more that go to the cinema to see this film the better, at last we have an authentic and lovingly put together view of how things were in the early / mid 70s that will resonate with many cinemagoers. But I'm not expecting these cinemagoers to turn into overnight "soulies" or whatever term people use these days, anymore than I am expecting the cinema audiences for "Sex tape" to start err.....making sex tapes.

[TOAD]

I apologise jocko and I shouldn't have posted on the film thread which I have not voiced an opinion on ! I should start a new topic the dumbing down of northern soul. Yeah I do go as often as I can to lifeline buy you a pint next time

Edited October 7, 2014 by TOAD

[Ian Dewhirst]

A little bit of leeway in attracting new blood to a 50 year old scene is not such a bad thing in my view. We were all newbies at one point were we not? This scene has always been good at sorting the wood from the chaff. If they get past the series of hurdles like we all did, then great. This film seems to appeal to young audiences especially, which I suspect is what Elaine wanted.

Go see it Toad. It's hard not to warm to this film mate. It perfectly captures what got us all into it in the first place in my opinion. And I'm impossible to please.

Ian D

[Guest James Trouble]

Oh dear, nothing ever changes.

 

Having not seen the film yet it's hard to judge but it seems to me that it captures what makes the Northern 'thing' so special/fabulous/religious/awesome/incredible/powerful/life affirming/important (list could go on).

 

There is nobody better than Elaine to have done this, nobody. Skills, knowledge, passion for the scene and clearly mad enough to have risked bankruptcy and to pile enough pressure on herself to push her to the edge of break down. Be thankful, enjoy it. And in the same way you show respect to other 'soulies' who sacrifice to be a part of the soul scene show Elaine the respect she deserves for putting everything on the line to make something special and that will do the Northern Soul scene justice.

 

I agree with Jocko's sentiment. Some of you lot need to pull yourselves together + get a grip.

Edited October 8, 2014 by James Trouble

[Mrtag]

Oh dear, nothing ever changes.

 

Having not seen the film yet it's hard to judge but it seems to me that it captures what makes the Northern 'thing' so special/fabulous/religious/awesome/incredible/powerful/life affirming/important (list could go on).

 

There is nobody better than Elaine to have done this, nobody. Skills, knowledge, passion for the scene and clearly mad enough to have risked bankruptcy and to pile enough pressure on herself to push her to the edge of break down. Be thankful, enjoy it. And in the same way you show respect to other 'soulies' who sacrifice to be a part of the soul scene show Elaine the respect she deserves for putting everything on the line to make something special and that will do the Northern Soul scene justice.

 

I agree with Jocko's sentiment. Some of you lot need to pull yourselves together + get a grip.

 

Well Said!!

[Guest Carl Dixon]

Hi everybody. I saw the film last night at The Greenwich Picture House. I sat and watched myself find records, wear a hole in the carpet learning to dance and other things I did connected to the music I respect and love back then. I was always slightly jealous of my chums going to the all nighters, but did my own thing in Hull. There are loads of things that are exactly as they happened to me. You will see with your own eyes and feel a tingle down your spine. I believe this film will help make this music last forever and stimulate soul recordings to revert back to real instruments, like Diane Shaw has done ('Good lovin' man', 'Leave a little love' and Don't promise me sunshine'). It was a time of innocence for me and the film summed up exactly why I fell in love with the music. Well done Elaine, the production et all. I need to see it again really....

Edited October 8, 2014 by Carl Dixon

[Pete S]

Hi everybody. I saw the film last night at The Greenwich Picture House. I sat and watched myself find records, wear a hole in the carpet learning to dance and other things I did connected to the music I respect and love back then. I was always slight;y jealous of my chums going to the all nighters, but did my own thing in Hull. There are loads of things that are exactly as they happened to me. You will see with your own eyes and feel a tingle down your spine. I believe this film will help make this music last forever and stimulate soul recordings to revert back to real instruments, like Diane Shaw has done ('Good lovin' man', 'Leave a little love' and Don't promise me sunshine'). It was a time of innocence for me and the film summed up exactly why I fell in love with the music. Well done Elaine, the production et all. I need to see it again really....

 

Subtle 

[Guest gordon russell]

won,t see this film until the 1st NOV.......as it,s on when my favourite nighter is on (can,t get to worked up).....seen the trailer though..........."it,s gonna be massive).......not a phrase used in the early 70's,but hey ho

Edited October 9, 2014 by gordon russell

[Drewtg]

 

My other mild criticism is that there was a fairly overbearing drug presence - whilst obviously it would be foolish to deny their almost universal existence on the scene (especially in years gone by) - they are in my view of secondary importance in that use of uppers is (and I think it'd be fair to say this for most people) 80% about making it easy to stay awake - and the popping of the 'giant' black and whites and strange green and white capsules whether going out or not portrayed in the film (hey guys get your gear right!) was a bit too in yer face - I for one have almost never touched anything when not going out and find being wrecked with nowhere to go positively irritating.

 

Would have also been nice to have seen more structured portrayal of the weekend life, its fraternity and the 'living for the weekend' cycle - Friday Soul Night/Nighter; Alldayer; Saturday Night Nighter, maybe another alldayer etc... come back to life Tuesday (maybe a soul night Thursday) and start organising the next weekend etc (though I guess for the Rochdale/Bolton/Bury type location local to the epicentre portrayed in the film this was less of an issue than it was for me in the 80s having to travel a gazillion miles to most nighters).

 

 

 

Just to give a bit of perspective on these points and bear in mind that I haven't seen the film.

Like the hero, I started going to Wigan whilst still a schoolboy and I appreciate what you are saying about the "fraternity and the 'living for the weekend' cycle" but that came later when I had some money in my pocket and more 'soul-mates'. As a schoolboy, hardly anyone in my school knew what I was talking about when I mentioned Wigan and soul music. Most of the kids were into Bowie or Heavy Metal. It only added to the mystique and glamour surrounding my chosen path. In the early days of the Casino there were not many of us yung'uns even though I lived in Rochdale, and so we would only meet on a Saturday at the bus stop to begin the long journey. It was pretty lonesome! When we got to the Casino we would meet older people from Rochdale who had travelled by other means but no self respecting eighteen year-old would give a lift to a fifteen year-old boy if he had a chance of taking a couple of birds with him - not many girls drove!! Later on when I left school and got an apprenticeship, I was able to travel further afield and , with my trusty scooter, travel to friends in and around Rochdale and support the local events that were starting to spring up.

 

On the drugs front, and again I haven't seen the film. I never took any drugs, having learned from my sisters imprisonment for drug offences at The Wheel. People took lots of drugs, starting with half a dozen chalkies and then quickly escalating up the chain. To a lot of my friends, drugs were an important part of the 'buzz' of the scene. They didn't just take them for nighters and they did experiment with lots of shit. Unfortunately the drugs took a few of my mates but, thankfully the majority were able to take a step back and survive.

 

These are just my experiences Dave, sounds like yours were a bit different but hey, can't wait to see the film

 

With respect,

Drew.

[stevemcmahon]

Good to see it's got us all nattering again 

Just to get back on track to the title of the thread, The Prince Charles off Leicester Square have confirmed they've SOLD OUT the 9pm screening & therefore have extended a 18:10 performance to accommodate public demand!

Here's the link to their page for buying tickets: https://www.princecharlescinema.com/events/events.php?seasonanchor=northernsoul

Batten down the hatches!    

[Steve S 60]

Elaine C about to be interviewed on Solar Radio now.

[Timid Tomas]

Looking for a ticket for the 9PM showing at the Prince Charles if anyone has a spare? 

[barney]

looking forward to seeing this film and going to watch it with an open mind , watched soul boy when it came out and to be honest that was dire , hope and from what I have read this is an entirely different kettle of fish and a more indicative version of events 40 years ago when I first got into what was to be called northern soul .

Soul Boy contributed very little to todays scene , it wasn't a ground breaker like say quadrophenia was for the scooter scene .

So lets hope this new film as a similar effect on todays soul scene and brings in loads of new enthusiastic fresh faces to carry on from where us tired old burnt out soulies are at today ,.

if I could put smileys on I would .

ps on another note went to watch the film Pride the other night about a group of gays and lesbians from London who tried to help a south wales mining community during the great strike in 84/85 . its excellent viewing and British cinema at its best ,.