1981-82 ska 2 tone mod revival Quadrophenia, lead to Motown and Dobie Gray out on the floor etc, started going to clubs like the YMCA in Chelmsford, Dedicated Soul Club - 3 Cups, also Chemsford 1983 run by Brian Rae if memory serves. Went on from there, Loughborough, St Ives, Fleet Peterborough, 100 Club.
Fantastic scene 22 years and can't believe I still seem to get more passionate each year!
Ps Dayo, Gonna send you a personal later, re Voiceover UK