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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

That would be a great night one I'd definitely attend. Hope you doing well mick

Brilliant news

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.

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.