Mark Bicknell Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hi Alison, The HWSC was initially me and a mate, and we ran the first nighter under that banner in October 1987. Crofty was part of the HWSC set up from the 3rd nighter (after "persuading" us by .... well it doesn't matter now, it's a long time ago) The niters at Queens Hall ran under HWSC until first part of 1991 (when I got collared by the Inland Revenue) and it became After Dark from then. I got a bit disillusioned by some of the "politics" then and rarely ventured to any kind of soul do for a couple of years or so. HWSC ran all niters 5 times a month for most of 1988,89 & 90. Vnues included - Bradford Queens Hall, Burnley Thompson Centre, Bolton Town Hall, Hinckley Leisure Centre and Leeds Astoria. In early 80's After Dark ran all-niters at Queens Hall in 1982 & 83 before moving to Bensons Bierkeller in late 83. Chris Burton ran a one-off all-niter at Queens Hall in 1985. This was very badly attended and Chris did one at abou 3am and left most of the DJ's and door staff unpaid Queens Hall was first (to me anyway) put on the soul map via the alldayers that Ivor Allen used to run in the late 70's through to early 80's. Place is ruined now, but some great memories persist. Phil Was pleased to be a part of the DJ set up with you Phil during this time, was it really that long ago...happy days mate well most of it, remember when the BBC raided your house lol Regards - Mark Bicknell./ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Phild Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Was pleased to be a part of the DJ set up with you Phil during this time, was it really that long ago...happy days mate well most of it, remember when the BBC raided your house lol Regards - Mark Bicknell./ Was always happy to have you on board Mark. Happy Days indeed. Remember the BBC invasion really well. Had the entire front room decorated by Vernon prior to them coming That was 23 years ago! Phil Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Leeds Astoria flyer......1989. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 another topic about Bradford Queens Hall Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Oldsoulman Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I've put some scans of Queens Hall flyers plus some other Bradford nights in the gallery click here FLYERS Russ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Yes - and he did wear slippers : If you went to his home . he would have them on .......... Steve - along with Adrian - is not given enough credit for their contribution to . and development of the scene ...... Malc Burton Spot on Malc I still bump into Adrian from time to time, always have kittens when I see him & no doubt bore him to death about what a massive impact BQH (Both HWSC & Afterdark) had on my life. Would love to see Crofty again too. Is he still about ? Scroll back through this thread - started by Barry on the 31st of October 2008 - as it will give you the background on the QH all nighters . Malc I did scroll back but apart from the fantastic flyers & finding out what jumpers & cardi's Steve liked it didn't give me all the information I wanted but I've got that now so am a very happy old lady Ali x Edited February 2, 2011 by Alison H Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 another topic about Bradford Queens Hall Oh dear I'm still asking questions on that thread Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Hi Alison, The HWSC was initially me and a mate, and we ran the first nighter under that banner in October 1987. Crofty was part of the HWSC set up from the 3rd nighter (after "persuading" us by .... well it doesn't matter now, it's a long time ago) The niters at Queens Hall ran under HWSC until first part of 1991 (when I got collared by the Inland Revenue) and it became After Dark from then. I got a bit disillusioned by some of the "politics" then and rarely ventured to any kind of soul do for a couple of years or so. HWSC ran all niters 5 times a month for most of 1988,89 & 90. Vnues included - Bradford Queens Hall, Burnley Thompson Centre, Bolton Town Hall, Hinckley Leisure Centre and Leeds Astoria. In early 80's After Dark ran all-niters at Queens Hall in 1982 & 83 before moving to Bensons Bierkeller in late 83. Chris Burton ran a one-off all-niter at Queens Hall in 1985. This was very badly attended and Chris did one at abou 3am and left most of the DJ's and door staff unpaid Queens Hall was first (to me anyway) put on the soul map via the alldayers that Ivor Allen used to run in the late 70's through to early 80's. Place is ruined now, but some great memories persist. Phil Brilliant Phil. Thanks for that Things are much clearer now. The reason I was confused is that obviously when I first started going it was HWSC & I thought Afterdark came after, which for me, they technically did. I didn't realise Afterdark had been going for years before then. I loved ALL my years at BQH so a massive thanks to you, Steve, Adrian & the brilliant d.j's both upstairs & down who left a loving imprint on my life Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Spot on Malc I still bump into Adrian from time to time, always have kittens when I see him & no doubt bore him to death about what a massive impact BQH (Both HWSC & Afterdark) had on my life. Would love to see Crofty again too. Is he still about ? Steve lives in the Chesterfield area Ali , but as far as I know , has " divorced " himself these days from the scene and its' related activities . Someone told me when I asked about him , that he is involved in flower growing , and has a stall on Chesterfield market . Malc Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Was always happy to have you on board Mark. Happy Days indeed. Remember the BBC invasion really well. Had the entire front room decorated by Vernon prior to them coming That was 23 years ago! Phil Is that the one with Lucy Pilkington ? If so I'm on that documentary but thankfully you wouldnt know it was me as I was disguised as a little boy back then Kirsty S along with PJ's is on that too Kirsty S is more recognisable as where-ever the camera went...... so did Kirsty Great memories Ali x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Spot on Malc I still bump into Adrian from time to time, always have kittens when I see him & no doubt bore him to death about what a massive impact BQH (Both HWSC & Afterdark) had on my life. Would love to see Crofty again too. Is he still about ? Steve lives in the Chesterfield area Ali , but as far as I know , has " divorced " himself these days from the scene and its' related activities . Someone told me when I asked about him , that he is involved in flower growing , and has a stall on Chesterfield market . Malc Right !!! Blooming Chesterfield .......... here I come !!!! Thanks for that Malc x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) I've put some scans of Queens Hall flyers plus some other Bradford nights in the gallery click here FLYERS Russ They're fantastic flyers Russ with d.j's that I didnt know had played there. A real insight for me into the history of the Queens Hall. For some reason Bradford doesn't seem to get the appreciation that other nighters did which I personally find strange as whenever I went it was packed out both when it was monthly and when it went fort-nightly. Never mind though - it was my "Mecca" which, considering the area, & a name like mine was quite apt really Ali x Edited February 2, 2011 by Alison H Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Steve lives in an area just outside Chesterfield. He has/had a market stall on Chesterfield market selling plants. I didn't see him though on my odd visit last year. He chats to me mother, or used to and ask how I was etc. I'll ask me mother to see if he's there next time she is in town and tell him we are talking about him Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pjs Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Is that the one with Lucy Pilkington ? If so I'm on that documentary but thankfully you wouldnt know it was me as I was disguised as a little boy back then Kirsty S along with PJ's is on that too Kirsty S is more recognisable as where-ever the camera went...... so did Kirsty Great memories Ali x I was on the documentary with long hair I don't think I had it platted at the back with beads that night and was a few stone lighter...just a few stone mind you lol,think i still have my yellow shirt with a black and white patch of a fist on the chest pocket,happy memories of good nights and good music.. Paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Steve lives in an area just outside Chesterfield. He has/had a market stall on Chesterfield market selling plants. I didn't see him though on my odd visit last year. He chats to me mother, or used to and ask how I was etc. I'll ask me mother to see if he's there next time she is in town and tell him we are talking about him Make sure your Mum states it is good things that people are saying about him Malc Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) I was on the documentary with long hair I don't think I had it platted at the back with beads that night and was a few stone lighter...just a few stone mind you lol,think i still have my yellow shirt with a black and white patch of a fist on the chest pocket,happy memories of good nights and good music.. Paul So you was a little girl back then Paul & I was a little boy Great days indeed x Edited February 4, 2011 by Alison H Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Steve lives in an area just outside Chesterfield. He has/had a market stall on Chesterfield market selling plants. I didn't see him though on my odd visit last year. He chats to me mother, or used to and ask how I was etc. I'll ask me mother to see if he's there next time she is in town and tell him we are talking about him & that we send our love x Make sure your Mum states it is good things that people are saying about him Malc But leave out the cardigans with football buttons x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest topcatnumpty1 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I love the Queens Hall All Nighters ,it was the people coming back to our flat in Roundhay on a Sunday morning that i wasn,t too keen on!!!! T.C. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest jerrio Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I love the Queens Hall All Nighters ,it was the people coming back to our flat in Roundhay on a Sunday morning that i wasn,t too keen on!!!! T.C. AND YOU WERE A LOVELY HOST Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest topcatnumpty1 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Cheers Paul----you wer one of the multitude!! T.C Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stuart Bower Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Another of my fave ever niters. Used to come up in the van sometimes with Crofty and Adrian...The other times under my own steam. Great days. Thanks for putting up the flyers.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pjs Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 So you was a little girl back then Paul & I was a little boy Great days indeed x Oh dear Ali Lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) I love the Queens Hall All Nighters ,it was the people coming back to our flat in Roundhay on a Sunday morning that i wasn,t too keen on!!!! T.C. AND YOU WERE A LOVELY HOST Oh no he wasn't Oh dear Ali Lol Edited February 7, 2011 by Alison H Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Raistrick Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Even though I appeared at this 'nighter I'm not sure what year it was. 1980 maybe? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Awake 502 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 1982 I think.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Raistrick Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Yep, probably right 1982 !!! Cheers Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Even though I appeared at this 'nighter I'm not sure what year it was. 1980 maybe? Definitely 1982, only year around then with a Sat/Sun 4th & 5th September. https://www.timeandda...=1982&country=9 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gigs Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Steve lives in an area just outside Chesterfield. He has/had a market stall on Chesterfield market selling plants. I didn't see him though on my odd visit last year. He chats to me mother, or used to and ask how I was etc. I'll ask me mother to see if he's there next time she is in town and tell him we are talking about him Hi Chalky,did'nt realise Steve still lives in Chesterfield or that he has a flower stall on the market,must have a look for him next time I'm in town, do you remember dj ing with Steve,John Kingan,Alan Millington,when I used to run the Aquarius on sunday nights 91\92 ish? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hi Chalky,did'nt realise Steve still lives in Chesterfield or that he has a flower stall on the market,must have a look for him next time I'm in town, do you remember dj ing with Steve,John Kingan,Alan Millington,when I used to run the Aquarius on sunday nights 91\92 ish? Hi Gigs. To be honest when I went into town last summer I didn't see him so not sure if he still does it. He was on the bottom market, top corner where the Baked Potato van is, near the bank and Town Hall revenue offices. The stall was more plants/shrubs than flowers. He and his partner have/had a nursery at Linacre somewhere. I remember the Aqua mate, there is a video on Youtube of it.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gigs Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks for that Chalky,did'nt know it was on youtube,doing that that after a niter at BQH phew,good times though,take care mate KTF Gigs Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Phild Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I've done a podcast which is basically a one hour spot of memories from Bradford's Queens Hall circa 1988/89. Listen to the podcast here - https://presencefm.po...T01_07_38-07_00 Not particularly Bradford exclusives. Just the tunes that were massive there and filled the floor every time: Wade Flemons - Jeanette - Ramsel The Dynamics - I Need Your Love - RCA Billy Woods _ I Don't Want To Lose Your Love - Verve Martha Starr - Love Is The Only Solution - Thelma Jack Montgomery - Don't Turn Your Back ON Me - Barracuda Boss Four - Walkin' By - Rim Mickey Buckins & The New Breed - Silly Girl - Norala Johnny & Jake - I Need Your Help Baby - Philips Marshall & The Chi-Lites - Price Of Love - Dakar Royal Robins - Something About You Sends Me - Tru-Glo-Town Kell Osborne - Quicksand - Titanic The Jive Five - You're A Puzzle - United Artists Little John (The House Rocker) - Heart Breakin' Time - Martay Tee Fletcher - Happy Loving You - Shurfine Bud Harper - Wherever You Were - Peacock Willie McDougal - Don't Turn Away - Kinard Otis Lee - Hard Row To Hoe - Quaint The Lost Souls - I'm Your Love Man - Glasco The Brothers Grimm - Looky, Looky - Mercury Junior McCants - Try Me For Your New Love - King Mac Staten & The Nomads - There She Goes - Prelude The Appointments - I Saw You There - Redd Coach Sir Caeser - Show Me The Time - Ride Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I've done a podcast which is basically a one hour spot of memories from Bradford's Queens Hall circa 1988/89. Listen to the podcast here - https://presencefm.po...T01_07_38-07_00 Not particularly Bradford exclusives. Just the tunes that were massive there and filled the floor every time: Wade Flemons - Jeanette - Ramsel The Dynamics - I Need Your Love - RCA Billy Woods _ I Don't Want To Lose Your Love - Verve Martha Starr - Love Is The Only Solution - Thelma Jack Montgomery - Don't Turn Your Back ON Me - Barracuda Boss Four - Walkin' By - Rim Mickey Buckins & The New Breed - Silly Girl - Norala Johnny & Jake - I Need Your Help Baby - Philips Marshall & The Chi-Lites - Price Of Love - Dakar Royal Robins - Something About You Sends Me - Tru-Glo-Town Kell Osborne - Quicksand - Titanic The Jive Five - You're A Puzzle - United Artists Little John (The House Rocker) - Heart Breakin' Time - Martay Tee Fletcher - Happy Loving You - Shurfine Bud Harper - Wherever You Were - Peacock Willie McDougal - Don't Turn Away - Kinard Otis Lee - Hard Row To Hoe - Quaint The Lost Souls - I'm Your Love Man - Glasco The Brothers Grimm - Looky, Looky - Mercury Junior McCants - Try Me For Your New Love - King Mac Staten & The Nomads - There She Goes - Prelude The Appointments - I Saw You There - Redd Coach Sir Caeser - Show Me The Time - Ride By that's taken me right back Phil the whole ruddy lot of em but especially Kell (y) Osbourne Otis Lee & Sir Caeser (Salad). Other tunes that ALWAYS remind me of Bradford are Roosevelt Grier "In my Tenement" & Garnet Mimms "Prove it to me" Thanks for the memories mate. Fabulous times indeed x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Phild Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 By that's taken me right back Phil the whole ruddy lot of em but especially Kell (y) Osbourne Otis Lee & Sir Caeser (Salad). Other tunes that ALWAYS remind me of Bradford are Roosevelt Grier "In my Tenement" & Garnet Mimms "Prove it to me" Thanks for the memories mate. Fabulous times indeed x You're right. Should have put Garnet Mimms & Roosevelt in there. Memory's not too good these days. Phil Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Derek Pearson Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Slightly off centre of this topic but still Queens Hall related so I guess it's ok. I'll swear blind that years ago somebody posted up a clip of a particular DJ doing a live Northern spot upstairs at QH. Anyway I listened to it and purely by chance it included the next DJ taking over the decks. Who just happened to be an old friend of mine - Nigel Parker. Seem to think I meant to download a copy of the clip but didn't and time rolled by. I've scoured the forums and Refosoul with all manner of combinations of the words Bradford Queens Hall but had no luck. I know it's all a bit vague but does it ring any bells with anyone? If you never ask.... Ta, derek x You wouldn't believe how long I've kept meaning to post this question..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Nick Harrison Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) And who can name the Dee Jay who" first" played a full set of Garage 12's downstairs during 1988 as a first spot, leaving his copy of Otis Jackson - Check It Out and his "always played" copy of Ruby Andrews - Merry Go Round - "on hold" in his 45 box. Edited May 9, 2011 by Nick Harrison Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Nick Harrison Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) Edited May 8, 2011 by Nick Harrison Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 think that might be hard webby has closed his account on here Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Phild Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 New Bradford Flyer, based on old Bradford Flyer Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon T Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Slightly off centre of this topic but still Queens Hall related so I guess it's ok. I'll swear blind that years ago somebody posted up a clip of a particular DJ doing a live Northern spot upstairs at QH. Anyway I listened to it and purely by chance it included the next DJ taking over the decks. Who just happened to be an old friend of mine - Nigel Parker. Seem to think I meant to download a copy of the clip but didn't and time rolled by. I've scoured the forums and Refosoul with all manner of combinations of the words Bradford Queens Hall but had no luck. I know it's all a bit vague but does it ring any bells with anyone? If you never ask.... Ta, derek x You wouldn't believe how long I've kept meaning to post this question..... Bradford Queens Hall June 91 - Bradford Queens Hall June 91 - Audio Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon T Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Downstairs same night Bradford Dowstairs - Bradford Dowstairs - Audio Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pjs Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Ive listened to the live clip and I'm sure I can here myself singing to Deon Jackson and The Sandpipers,it brought back quite a few memories of me walking down to nigels house when he lived in Keighley and him playing me his records for hours on end,i still have some of the tapes he did me somewhere.. paul. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 who is playing the Mello Souls at the start...DJ before Nigel, Shifty? What was the line up do you know Simon? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon T Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 who is playing the Mello Souls at the start...DJ before Nigel, Shifty? What was the line up do you know Simon? I seem to remember it was Gary Spencer off a dub Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I seem to remember it was Gary Spencer off a dub I was wondering (might be my memory) but don't remember hearing Shifty at Bradford????? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon T Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I was wondering (might be my memory) but don't remember hearing Shifty at Bradford????? Alan wouldn't have yet got the MS 20 years ago would he? It came of a tape doing the rounds with MS, Two Plus Two, Dianne Lewis, Devotions & a couple of other of Butch's spins on it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Alan wouldn't have yet got the MS 20 years ago would he? It came of a tape doing the rounds with MS, Two Plus Two, Dianne Lewis, Devotions & a couple of other of Butch's spins on it. Can't remember when Shifty first got it....... Think I know where the tape came from, or who passed it on. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Phild Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 who is playing the Mello Souls at the start...DJ before Nigel, Shifty? What was the line up do you know Simon? Could well have been Butch. He used to DJ for us fairly regularly. Phil Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon T Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Could well have been Butch. He used to DJ for us fairly regularly. Phil Yes it was Mark, my mistake. sorry to have posted Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Yes it was Mark, my mistake. sorry to have posted it didn't sound like Butch? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Northern PhanTom Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Think 1982 would of been about right Chalky, remember about 15 of us travelling up in the back of a Transit Van from Nottingham driven by Steve Ward, it was the first time I met Kitch in the back that of that van. Was the only time I travelled in the back of a van uncomfortable or what. Tom Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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