Monthly Archives: October 2021
Food Review: One Star Döner Bar, Escape to Freight Island, Manchester
Sometimes I think that I live in a parallel universe to the food critic Jay Rayner.
Read the full story..Review: Manchester Folk Festival 2021
Somehow, there are people still around who believe that ‘all folk music sounds the same’ or that it’s solely made by, and for, blokes with beards.
Read the full story..Exhibition: Betty’s Back!: The work of James and Betty Durden, Keswick Museum
Keswick Museum is roaring into the 1920s with a new exhibition exploring the work of two local artists.
Read the full story..Exhibition: Sheila Fell – New Discoveries, Castlegate Gallery, Cockermouth
Five ‘lost’ works from Cumbrian artist Sheila Fell have been uncovered and are set to go on display at Castlegate Gallery in Cockermouth.
Read the full story..“I do love a bit of Northern Soul.” We talk to Tim Burgess ahead of The Charlatans’ 30th anniversary tour
No matter how many famous people you interview, opening pleasantries can always be a bit awkward.
Read the full story..Book Club: Northern Soul’s Right Good Reads
At Northern Soul, we can often be found with our nose buried in a book. As a team, we are notorious bookworms and are passionate about championing all things literary.
Read the full story..“Nothing is too nerdy.” The modernist magazine celebrates 10 years and 40 issues
The autumn edition of the modernist celebrates 10 years and 40 issues of our humble little magazine.
Read the full story..Review: Paul Holliday, A Little Bit Sketchy, Polite Intervention Theatre, The Lowry Studio
Throughout lockdown, stand-up comedian Paul Holliday posted some of his character sketches online.
Read the full story..Music Review: Fontaines D.C., Manchester Academy
It was like nothing had happened. Eighteen months of lockdowns and enjoyment-sapping restrictions were blown away in a second by a post-punk poet and a rock ‘n’ roll band.
Read the full story..Review: Road, Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Road was Farnworth-born, Jim Cartwright’s first play.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
Is your organisation interested in supporting quality journalism about culture, life and enterprise in the North of England?
For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact Northern Soul’s Founder and Editor Helen Hugent at helennugent@northernsoul.me.uk.
Sign up for Northern Soul newsletter
The Northern Soul Poll

Recent Tweets for @Northern_Soul_
"If the library in which it’s housed is Enriqueta Ryland’s gift to Manchester, the British Pop Archive is Manchester’s gift to the world." Review: British Pop Archive, John Rylands Library, Manchester northernsoul.me.uk/review-bri… @desmondbullen @TheJohnRylands pic.twitter.com/Nk3dndVntT
"outstanding...and an excellent summer cultural offer for the region" Art Review – The Tudors: Passion, Power and Politics, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool northernsoul.me.uk/art-review… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @walkergallery @franyeoman @NPGLondon pic.twitter.com/XDCxzgcOMk
Bits in Books: We love second-hand books, those treasures with inscriptions from previous owners, hidden postcards, school certificates, lost keepsakes. #BitsInBooks twitter.com/alanmckeanpoet…
Bits in Books: We love second-hand books, those treasures with inscriptions from previous owners, hidden postcards, school certificates, lost keepsakes. Do your bookshelves harbour these gems? If so, we want to know. Here's one from @ClaireFleetndle #BitsInBooks pic.twitter.com/WXJ0IdMMcR
South Queensferry ginnel ('Vennel') #GinnelWatch #ShowUsYourGinnels pic.twitter.com/oG8EqKR3lx