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So, as we move further into 2017 and as part of the 21st Anniversary year celebrations of soul at LOWTON CIVIC HALL, we bring you a series of special events. Simply entitled; LEGENDS, these nights showcase the music from some of the clubs that shaped our scene, played by the original DJ’s from those clubs. The special guests will be supported by DJ’s who have kept the flag flying at LOWTON over the years and featuring some of the great music that have helped LOWTON stake its own place on the scene. Our next LEGENDS night is on FRIDAY JULY 14th and features a DJ who's name has been synominous with the North West Soul scene since before it was Christened 'Northern Soul', Brian Rae, 'Mr Northern Soul' Over the past year Brian has been absent from the circuit due to illness but he is back 'on the road' and we are delighted to secure his DJing services for the next of our popular LEGENDS of SOUL sessions at LOWTON CIVIC HALL. The night runs from 8pm till 1.30am and Brian will be showcasing the tunes from the clubs he's been accociated with over the years Join us for what was, one of the best soul nights in the North West sharing memories with Brain and an appreciative, LOWTON audience. Brian is joined by regular LOWTON DJ's Bob Hinsley, Kev Murphy, Baz Maleady and Rob Haigh DONT FORGET THIS IS A TWO ROOM EVENT WITH THE BACK ROOM FEATURING THE BEST IN RARE AND UNDERPLAYED NORTHERN AND 70's SOUL WITH SIMON INGHAM, ROBBO AND GUESTS PAUL JOHNSON and GIZ SOUTHWORTH LOWTON CIVIC HALL HESKETH MEADOW LANE LOWTON Nr WIGAN WA3 2HA ADMISSION £7

The next 2 roomer on Saturday 23rd September sees the only North West appearance from The Marvelettes with their full live band and a brilliant show laced with all their in-demanders ! " The girls will take to the stage with all their biggest 60s Motown winners at around 10.30 pm in the King Georges Hall Ballroom, which opens from 9 pm -2 am and also celebrates what would have been the 44th anniversary of The Wigan Casino All Nighter . DJs in this session are Richard Searling, Dave Evison, Ginger Taylor, Kev Roberts, Jordan Wilson and Keith Fletcher . Meanwhile the ever popular Modern session takes place downstairs in Blakey's Bar between 10pm -3am with DJs Barry Maleedy, Colin Curtis , Mike Stephens, Paul Mac and Paul Garland . Tickets for both rooms are £15 in advance . If you want the Modern Room only then they are £10 . Available now from the King Georges Hall, Northgate , Blackburn BB2 1AA , or online www.thekinggeorgeshall.com or by phone : 0844 847 1664

So, as we move further into 2017 and as part of the 21st Anniversary year celebrations of soul at LOWTON CIVIC HALL, we bring you a series of special events. Simply entitled; LEGENDS, these nights showcase the music from some of the clubs that shaped our scene, played by the original DJ’s from those clubs. The special guests will be supported by DJ’s who have kept the flag flying at LOWTON over the years and featuring some of the great music that have helped LOWTON stake its own place on the scene. Our next LEGENDS night is on FRIDAY JUNE 9th and features the MECCA MAESTRO, MR. COLIN CURTIS. The night runs from 8pm till 1.30am and Colin will be showcasing the tunes that he made famous, not only during the halcycon days of Blackpool Mecca for for years to come as an integral part of the UK soul scene. Join us for what was, one of the best soul nights in the North West last year with Colin, who this year is celebrating 50 years of DJing, sharing his memories of those great nights at the MECCA with an appreciative, LOWTON audience. Colin is joined by regular LOWTON DJ's Bob Hinsley, Kev Murphy, Baz Maleady and Rob Haigh DONT FORGET THIS IS A TWO ROOM EVENT WITH THE BACK ROOM FEATURING THE BEST IN RARE AND UNDERPLAYED NORTHERN AND 70's SOUL WITH SIMON INGHAM, ROBBO AND GUESTS LOWTON CIVIC HALL HESKETH MEADOW LANE LOWTON Nr WIGAN WA3 2HA ADMISSION £7