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Yep it seems like that as the old saying goes "cream rises to the top". More news of what promises to be a great event! Check line up out! North Meets South Presents a northern soul spectacular At the legendary Birmingham Locarno (now Zanzibar ) Hurst St Birmingham Sunday 20th April 5pm -3am 10 un-missable hrs of non stop sounds from top DJs Main room AII time classics. all-nighter floorpackers, current monsters and classic favourites ANDY RIX&ROB THOMAS/ MICK H/ BLUE MAX/SAM MOORE/CARL WILINGHAM / ROGER BANKS / SCOTTY / PAUL BALDWIN / KENNY ONIONS /MICK LLOYD AND ROB HAIGH Second room 60S NEWIES, OBSCURITIES AND RARITIES, CONNOISSEURS MOTOWN, R&B AND CROSSOVER FROM ANDY DYSON I ANDY RIX / MICK H/ ROB THOMAS / CARL WILLINGHAM / ROGER BANKS / NICK BROWN / DES PARKER / KENNY ONIONS MARTYN BRADLEY AND JOHN WESTON Plus third room Jazz funk and boogie Many Record dealers in attendance To reserve your table contact Des 01242 231299 or Ian 0161 773 1405

Amazing exclusive played by Australias top rare soul DJ George (aka) Agent Double O Soul caused a sensation. A femme version - and probably the ORIGINAL version - of Lew Kirtons " Heaven In The Afternoon"!!! note: be interesting to see who this is, know of a couple of others versions, so who ever sent it in more info please!

Just heard the news that Pete Roberts has secured the Whitworth Street Club for future events , and every effort is being made to hold a Soul Night in Februray . Carms x

WIRE FM 107.2 Soul Connection moved from Saturday to Sunday same time - 7 till 9.Playing northern, motown, modern across the board soul Recently had a competition to win chalet for four at Prestatyn weekender kindly donated by Mark Fletcher at Pontins (no relation) Guest d.j.s (you know who they are) Mainly Runcorn, Widnes Warrington, can get it up to Chorley and in Chester, and parts of Manchester Whats on for advertising venues. Email steve@wirefm.com for requests and adverts steve@wirefm.com Tel 01925 431072 between 7 and 9

Saturday 18 Jan sees the return of the regular soul nites after a bit of a break cause of xmas. No longer at the Risboro , this month see us at Llandudno Bodafon farm park. Which is in the Crag y don area ( opposite the kids pool - hit read more for map) . £3 in, late bar, a large bunch of North Wales djs lined up, bbq food available. A mix of all-styles Northern jacked up, a decent venue and hopefully a right old laugh Hit read more for map and more info LLANDUDNO SOUL NITES JAN 18 Anyone after a lift to bretby or goldbourne after give us a shout Bodafon Farm Park , Craig Y Don , LLANDUDNO 8:00-late £ 3 in, BBQ buffet avail, TOP SOUNDS TOP NITE LLANDUDNO SOULNITES BODAFON FARM PARK PHONE for DETAILS

Not long now till the major event of spring 2003. The "Midnight Hour" Northern and Modern Soul Weekender at Prestatyn North Wales. By all accounts sounds like its going to be even better than last year with more rooms, more djs, more guests and so on. As was said last year for soul fans by soul fans! (you know the score) Check out Midnight Hour Soul Weekender Web Site for info, news, and more Heres the latest news : Latest News Report 16 Jan 03 Bookings already three times the amount at the same time last year! Remember prices start at just £35 which includes full accommodation at the event for three nights and full weekender passes. Please note that at this years event there will be NO WEEKENDER PASSES available or admission on any of the nights to people other than those who have booked a full weekend package. Midnight Hour Website upgraded and updated! Artist Bios, Info, Latest News and booking info Video Clips Soul Sounds and more up soonest! Sign up to newsletter for latest info in your mailbox! Spring sounds like going to be soul pleasure overload again, looking forward to both Llandudno Conniseurs weekender and the above.

:-) The first Rare Soul session of 2003 was a huge success with over 360 in and a great night had by all. Ginger was outstanding, playing an hour and a half of quality across the board sounds, inc a few new things that have gone straight on my wants list, and The Usual Suspects kept up the quality to ensure a full dancefloor right to the 2am close. The Mojo Room was rocking to the sound of RnS and R&B and was a huge hit. The presentation made to me by Ginger (an authentic black pudding and a CD) was well recieved by all in the hall. In short another great night at North herts biggest Rare Soul event, fantastic sounds, atmosphere and crowd. Full set of pictures will be posted later this week. Thanks to all who have supported us over the months....roll on March 7th and Soul Sam!!! TheBigO

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SAT JAN 11th 1.30am-8am 100 CLUB 100 OXFORD ST LONDON W1 NORTHERN SOUL ALLNIGHTER DJs BUTCH MICK SMITH ADY CROASDELL TERRY JONES (RARE ALL-NIGHTER APPEARANCE) ROGER BANKS ITS ALWAYS A GAS DANCE YOURSELF DIZZY ENQUIRIES WWW.6TS.ORG

Just come off the phone with the staff at the Plinston Hall in Letchworth, Herts who tell me we have sold well over half of the 400 allocated tickets for the Jan 10th event tomorrow night. So, to avoid the major headache of the opening night can I advise anyone travelling any distance who has not already done so to please order your ticket from the box office B4 setting off or at the least have them put it to one side for you to pay on arrival. The number is 01462-672003. Ginger and The Usual Suspects look forward to welcoming you to what we expect to be another blinding night of soul, fun and great times!!! See ya 2morrow!!!! TheBigO

Had change of info post for site on event at Lime Street Dunkinfield tonite Thought post it up as may be of interest to those planning their saturday nites entertainment Dunkenfield is in Manchester area "the change is Kev Murphy in place of Phil Dick" Other djs on what sounds like its going to be a good nite Eddie Engles-yorksire riders Dave Hall Resident DJs John Purvis-yorkshire riders Sid Jones More event details in Event Guide above