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soul-weekenders.co.uk is the official website for the Prestatyn Weekenders, as presented by The Midnight Hour Crew. Based at the Pontin's Prestatyn Sands Holiday Centre on the north coast of Wales, UK.
Latest News;
Posted: Mar 3rd 2011
The Prestatyn Weekender unfortunatly has to report that the Sunburst Band will not be appearing at the March 2011 event but can confirm that The Volumes, Lorraine Chandler, Rita Graham, Benny Troy, James Bell, Jesse James & Cool Million will be appearing over the weekend.
Posted: Feb 14th 2011
John Smiths reminds us that's it Benny Troy's birthday this week, Feb 17th
From everyone on soul-weekenders.co.uk and thus attending the Prestatyn Soul Weekender we wish Benny a very happy birthday.
Posted: Feb 3rd 2011
John Smiths provides us with another in depth Artist Bio on Rita Graham following confirmation that Rita of 'Rita & Tiaras' fame has been added to the Northern Soul artist list.
Also confirmed for the Saturday night showcase is James Bell and Jesse James; in addition to his full concert Friday night in Arena 2's Main Modern Soul Room.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011
Kenny Mac writes: Soul People came about when Steve Jeffries and myself were having a chin-wag about wouldn’t it be great if there was a radio show that played cutting edge rare and underplayed modern and crossover music which is of the highest quality. 2 years later Soul People has now become an established weekly radio show on Solar Radio every Sunday morning from.......
Posted: Jan 26th 2011
Fish reports: Just finalised the show tracks for the Jesse James upcoming live concert @ Prestatyn in March, with 14 songs being performed it's gonna be a cracker!
And a taster of what you can expect to hear includes - 'I Feel Your Love Changing', 'Are You Gonna Leave Me', 'If You Want A Love Affair', 'Cheatin' In The Next Room', 'You Oughta Be Here With Me' and the soon to be released 'I Gave You Love With An 'A' Plus'
Posted: Jan 25th 2011
Mind, Body and Soul Promotions report: Official 10th Anniversary T-Shirt's and Polo Shirt's are available to order....
Posted: Jan 14th 2011
A new and updated profile on Benny Troy, by John Smith, has been added to the Northern Soul Artist area;
By a strange coincidence, Benny Troy was signed to a deal with the same record company as Jesse James way back in 1967.......
Posted: Dec 8th 2010
For Thursday Nights pre-event 'Modern Soul' party @ Prestatyn in March 2011 we are delighted to let you know 'Soulfusion Soulnites' from Gloucester will be taking over the decks and playing their unique brand of soulful floor fillers with DJ's - NEIL SELF, STEVE LLOYD, PAUL GARLAND + guests - come and join us for an excellent night of music to ease you into the Weekend
Posted: Nov 28th 2010
Social Networks are a great way of getting information to people, that's why we're now on facebook. Click on the facebook logo and come join the Prestatyn Soul Weekenders facebook group
Posted: Nov 26th 2010
Sunday afternoon at the Weekender will feature a special STARPOINT RADIO showcase in the Arena 2's Modern Soul room and will be broadcast LIVE on the station, with DJ's - Colin Cutis, Mark Randle, Ian Dewhirst, Chris Box, Paul Goldsmith & Dimitry Soul
Posted: Oct 28th 2010
As part of our afternoon showcase 'Specials' in the main Modern Soul room, Arena 2 on Saturday, we are delighted to announce a SOUL PEOPLE spectacular with SOUL SAM, KENNY MAC, STEVE JEFFRIES, STEVE GUARNORI & STEVE PLUMB playing 5 hours of fantastic 'Modern' and 'Crossover' soul from their hugely popular weekly SOLAR RADIO SHOW running from1.00pm - 6.00pm.
Posted: Oct 2010
Modern Soul News: live acts already confirmed from a ‘Modern’ perspective: JESSE JAMES and COOL MILLION
Posted: Sept 2010
Northern Soul News: At present we are still working on the final line-up but we are delighted to confirm that from our 2009 event we will welcome back THE VOLUMES/MAGNETICS for their second UK appearance. Also from the same year the fabulous BENNY TROY joins us again and this time it
won’t just be for one song.
From our 2005 showcase it is an honour to welcome back the legendary LORRAINE CHANDLER who will be belting out her Northern Anthems.
Arena 1
Monster Northern Soul
All-nighter
The now legendary Arena 1 hosts 2 all nighters featuring an unrivalled line up of the country’s top DJ’s. After what seems like a very short recovery period we set to work on creating the October 2010 show, much coffee will be consumed and we are extremely proud to be able to announce...
Arena 2
Modern Soul
On the Modern side, Arena 2 continues to build on its reputation and brings you what can only be described as a stunning line-up of fantastic Modern Soul artists.
Arena 3
The Queen Vic
The Queen Vic is the place where the party starts on Friday from 12.00 noon and continues throughout the weekend, with the big football match's broadcasting...
Arena 4
Redemption
The Rare Redemption Suite returns with some of the UK's leading collectors and DJ's laying down the very best in quality rare soul on vinyl.
Arena 5
House of Soul
All the latest Soulful Dance and House Classics can be heard in Arena 5, add to that a touch of Jazz and a sprinkling of 70's Crossover, Arena 5 will give the right mix for everyone.
Channel 6 Radio
Channel 6 Radio on your TV
Our DJ’s are selected to balance the shows between those presented by regular and experienced radio jocks and those where respected collectors and aficionado’s get their opportunity to contribute to the weekend’s musical smorgasbord. Regardless of expertise and experience....