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Popular Post Hooker1951 Posted November 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Source said: Source News/Article/Feature Highlight: 'Tony's Empress Ballroom is star of new film documentary' View full article Yes I’ve spoke to Pete who is spearheading the campaign to get Tony,s up and running again and to get it the recognition it full y deserves it was a little Gem in the middle of Blackburn in which a great many people over a great many years found happiness, Northern Soulies included , Good luck with their venture and if they are successful maybe we could put on a Retro MYL all nighter there for all our past patrons and for those who didn’t get the chance to visit it in its prime KR Mick Lyons 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rhino Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 That would be a great night one I'd definitely attend. Hope you doing well mick 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pk 22dj Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Brilliant news 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Solidsoul Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) I enjoyed the times when it was ran under the Soultown banner as well. I think it was Guy Hennigan running them at that time. Edited November 27, 2022 by Solidsoul 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 Well six or so months later, on a youtube walk around, I stumbled across the film now up on youtube, which leads to... Iconic Northern Soul Venue Remembered | Tony's Ballroom | Let's Bring It Back A campaign has been set up to help to bring back Blackburn's iconic dancehall Tony's Empress Ballroom. This documentary captures the stories and memories of people who made the venue truly special. 2 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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