Ian Dewhirst

The film has total integrity don't worry. I may have worded it differently when I was dee-jaying back then, but I can clearly recall saying similar stuff to the above, so it wasn't out of place to me at all. Ever hear Martyn Ellis at the Torch? He'd spiel stuff like that all the time. And yes, I never went for the 'grimy' look ever, but the scenes outside the Casino definitely struck a chord with me. Incredibly accurate in my opinion. That's pretty much as I remembered it. I couldn't believe how accurate it was to be honest. I don't think there's much to argue about in terms of accuracy. I was looking for flaws and didn't really find any. It struck a chord with me for sure. Ian D

Wow. The advance orders for the DVD have propelled it to No.1 on the Amazon Music DVD chart and it's just hit No.20 on the Amazon Film Drama Chart. All this 5 weeks before release. · Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 101 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray) o #1 in DVD & Blu-ray > Music DVDs o #20 in DVD & Blu-ray > Drama This is pretty mind-blowing The level of support out there really is incredible. Very exciting times. Ian D

Couldn't agree more! Ian

Well, since the Guardian's launch of the trailer for the film this morning, things have exploded off the scale for a so-called 'specialist' release. It looks like we're finally getting the kind of mainstream respect that we deserve:- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 36 in Music (See Top 100 in Music) #1 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B #1 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul #2 in Music > Soundtracks & Musicals > Film Music Right now, we're in a pretty good place. Doesn't get much better in my experience. The public have finally made the correct choice! Ian D

I think it may be a false alarm. I don't think anyone has a copy. Apparently a lot of these guys put up films before they're available. If any detectives out there see anything that suggests that there may be an illegal download available please PM me and I'll unleash the wrath of the gods upon 'em! Ian

What's the other side of this out of curiosity? She had a great track on Enjoy called "Let Me Fix It For You" too........ Ian D

The Apprentice is one of the most popular shows on UK TV - even the bad ones, so I'll take a bad episode of the Apprentice anyday Mike! Ian D

And today's positions are..... Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 86 in Music (See Top 100 in Music) #2 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul #3 in Music > Soundtracks & Musicals > Film Music #4 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B The momentum continues........ Ian D

Wow, they're even pre-selling on e-bay these days! I have to hand it to 'em for sheer enterprise. I notice that both items are carefully worded, which is fair enough:- "NEW PRE ORDER ITEM - DUE FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 15th SEPTEMBER 2014 - WILL BE DISPATCHED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ON RELEASE AND ON RECEIPT FROM SUPPLIERS Please note that release dates are occasionally subject to alteration" and "This item is a Pre Order released on the 13th of October 2014. Orders will be dispatched on/after this date". I guess it's a good sign........ Ian D

Well that's impossible 'cos the vinyl hasn't been delivered yet! It's still in manufacture so someone, somewhere's telling porkies! Ian D

One would hope so. I'm just the soundtrack guy. Hopefully we should get an announcement from Universal shortly.... Ian D

Whoops, doh! I always get the two mixed up. Apologies old bean....I really should know this stuff by now...... Ian

Hi Geoff, Regards to Gordon! You guys should clean-up with this package I hope. Looking at a Top 20 Compilation Chart entry minimum on the 22/09/14! Ian D

One week to release! Way to go! Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 159 in Music (See Top 100 in Music) #3 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul #5 in Music > Soundtracks & Musicals > Film Music #6 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Soul-Soundtrack-Various-Artists/dp/B00JYDGFXA/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1410187350&sr=1-3&keywords=northern+soul Ian D

Yep, I believe there's a pleb allowance that's being built in. In fact we insisted upon it. Don't want the celebs to get too comfy..... Ian D

Nah, it's a media invention innit? Ian D

Nah, it's a media invention innit? Ian D

Yep, both the Northern and Southern premiers have been fixed I believe. Some pretty eminent people are coming along by all accounts. I'm sure the details will be released shortly. I'm looking forward to a 'lil bit of razzmatazz. Plus the fact that it'll be the best 100 minutes of music some of these people will ever hear! Should be fun. I'll pass the "No Fancy Dress" command on to the powers that be and look forward to explaining to a roomful of mid 20s film superwomen executives exactly why there shouldn't be anyone allowed in with oxford bags, sports bags, talcum powder, unduly exaggerated 'Northern Soul' tatoos etc, etc. I should probably mention the O.V.O. thing too I guess........... Ian D

Finished packages arrived today and we're very very happy. A superb package to spread awareness for the film and a very very classy package. We can't wait till these packages land across the country in 9 days time. A perfect lead-in to the film launch. All looking good. Very very positive all round. It's definitely going to be interesting watching what happens over the next 6 weeks. Ian D

Well finally got to see the finished film last night and it's tremendous! It's visually stunning and the impact of the music is undeniable. The dance-floor scenes @ Wigan made the hairs on the back of my neck tingle. Seriously. That was EXACTLY what it was like. Plus the way the music is mixed within the film makes an extraordinary impact. Had me hooked that's for sure. I recommend that people see it on the big screen for maximum effect. The most accurate depiction of the 70s Northern Soul scene without a shadow of a doubt. Go see it! Ian D

Actually there's now a stupendous 24 venues! Here's the latest update:- Date TOWN Venue Sun 7th MORECAMBE Vintage By The Sea Festival / Richard Searling’s Northern Soul Room Sun 7th PEEBLES Peebles Scottish True Soul Weekender (nr Edinburgh) Wed 10th LEEDS Central Fri 12th RHYL Wigan Casino Anniversary Weekender Fri 12th WORKSOP Soul At The Swan Fri 12th REDDITCH Soul And Motown Night Fri 12th HUDDERSFIELD Soul At The Pie Hall Fri 12th HOLBEACH Hot Wax Soul Club Lincs Fri 12th BRIGHTON & HOVE Sensisble Soul Fri 12th BROANTON Northern Soul Time (Knowle) Fri 12th HARTLEPOOL Hartlepool Northern Soul Club Sat 13th WOLVERHAMTPTON Goodyears Soul Sat 13th RUGBY All-nighter Sat 13th BLACKPOOL Blackpool Tower Wigan Reunion All-nighter Sat 13th PORTSMOUTH Blue Lagoon Sat 13th KINGSTON Kingston Soul Club Mini-Dayer Sat 13th CHESTERFIELD Northwings Northern Soul night Sat 13th WORCESTER Faithful City Soul at Archdales Sat 13th MANCHESTER Cheetham Hill Irish Centre Soul Nite Sat 13th LONDON Euston Hole In The Wall Club Sat 13th DUNDEE Northern soul oldies club Sat 13th WESTON S-MARE Goin’ To A Happening, The Grand Atlantic Hotel Sat 13th DUBLIN Pow City, The Thomas House Sun 14th MANCHESTER Twisted Wheel Club at Alter Ego Ian D

Actually there's now a stupendous 24 venues! Here's the latest update:- Date TOWN Venue Sun 7th MORECAMBE Vintage By The Sea Festival / Richard Searling’s Northern Soul Room Sun 7th PEEBLES Peebles Scottish True Soul Weekender (nr Edinburgh) Wed 10th LEEDS Central Fri 12th RHYL Wigan Casino Anniversary Weekender Fri 12th WORKSOP Soul At The Swan Fri 12th REDDITCH Soul And Motown Night Fri 12th HUDDERSFIELD Soul At The Pie Hall Fri 12th HOLBEACH Hot Wax Soul Club Lincs Fri 12th BRIGHTON & HOVE Sensisble Soul Fri 12th BROANTON Northern Soul Time (Knowle) Fri 12th HARTLEPOOL Hartlepool Northern Soul Club Sat 13th WOLVERHAMTPTON Goodyears Soul Sat 13th RUGBY All-nighter Sat 13th BLACKPOOL Blackpool Tower Wigan Reunion All-nighter Sat 13th PORTSMOUTH Blue Lagoon Sat 13th KINGSTON Kingston Soul Club Mini-Dayer Sat 13th CHESTERFIELD Northwings Northern Soul night Sat 13th WORCESTER Faithful City Soul at Archdales Sat 13th MANCHESTER Cheetham Hill Irish Centre Soul Nite Sat 13th LONDON Euston Hole In The Wall Club Sat 13th DUNDEE Northern soul oldies club Sat 13th WESTON S-MARE Goin’ To A Happening, The Grand Atlantic Hotel Sat 13th DUBLIN Pow City, The Thomas House Sun 14th MANCHESTER Twisted Wheel Club at Alter Ego Ian D

Well, I'm finally getting to see the film tonight! It'll be a relief now that the various soundtrack formats are being manufactured and due for delivery anytime soon! Everything looking great for Monday 15/09/14, so I'm hoping we can expect a huge Top 20 chart entry on the 22/09/14. Fingers crossed! It's been Top 10 in all 3 Amazon charts for the last couple of months now, so we should see a big leap next week with all the activity that's happening now! Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 199 in Music (See Top 100 in Music) #3 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul #4 in Music > Soundtracks & Musicals > Film Music #6 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B Ian D

And to demonstrate the current problems that vinyl manufacturers and record companies are having, here's an article from today's Independent...... https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/manufacturers-are-struggling-to-keep-up-with-the-resurgence-in-vinyl-records-9695409.html?origin=internalSearch Ian D

It's the vinyl manufacturing plants that are causing the problem. They're all full-up! The deadlines are extending every day at the moment, so what was a 4 week turnaround is now becoming a 10 week turnaround. It's very frustrating! I'll post up details of this special 10 x 7" box set shortly! Ian D