Monthly Archives: May 2016
All rise: breaking bread in the North
As people, we place a lot of faith in bread. We break bread as a basis for friendship.
Adventures in VHS: a love affair with the video
Recently, the BBC Store, the Corporation’s portal for buying legal TV downloads, announced a bold new initiative: for every digital purchase made, customers would receive a VHS copy of the programme delivered straight to their door.
Review: The Rise, the Fall and the Rise by Brix Smith Start
When Brix Smith first arrived in Manchester back in May 1983, she experienced an almighty culture shock.
Manchester Histories Festival: win tickets and a meal
Previewing as part of Manchester Histories Festival, On Corporation Street sees ANU and HOME join forces again for an exhilarating and intimate experience. Northern Soul has a pair of tickets and a three-course meal for two with a bottle of house wine at HOME to give away.
Preview: Manchester Histories Festival 2016
When you think of a history festival, what comes to mind? Simon Schama waxing lyrical on 17th century Dutch culture? A walking tour of medieval churches? Or an exhibition showcasing Roman Empire pottery shards?
Review: CAU, Liverpool
If location location location counts as much for restaurants as it does for homes, then the Liverpool branch of CAU – the Argentinian-inspired steak-focused chain – should have TV’s Phil Spencer and Kirsty Allsopp fist-bumping and gyrating with delight.
Review and interview: The Museum of Water, Lake District
“Water is the mosaic of the universe,” says artist Amy Sharrocks at the opening of her art installation, Museum of Water, held appropriately enough in a boat house on Lake Windermere.
Review: Parade, Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Manchester’s newest theatre space hits the ground running with Parade, the venue’s first in-house production.
Murder on the Opera Express
It’s been a bloody old time here at Opera Watch as murder stalks the corridors of our offices at Northern Soul Towers.
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
https://awards.northernsoul.me.uk/the-2018-awards/the-2018-winners/
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The Northern Soul Poll
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